Articles filed under Theater
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Kokandy makes sure 'Grand Hotel' musical lives up to its nameApr 25, 2018 12:00 pm - “Grand Hotel” - ★ ★ ★ One of the joys of Chicago storefront theater is experiencing the magic that resourceful artists create on modest budgets in smallish spaces. Case...
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Theater spotlight: American Blues Theater closes season with 'Buddy'Apr 24, 2018 6:00 am - ABT revives 'Buddy' American Blues Theater salutes one of the icons of early rock 'n' roll in its final production of the 2017-2018 season, "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Stor...
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Lake Zurich High students ready to perform 'Pippen'Apr 24, 2018 1:00 am - The Lake Zurich High School theater program is wrapping up its season with this weekend's performances of the spring musical "Pippin." The production, directed by Tom S...
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Westminster middle-schoolers to stage 'The Lion King Jr.'Apr 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The Westminster Christian Middle School Fine Arts department will present the beloved Disney story, "The Lion King Jr." at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, and at 2 and 7 p.m. S...
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'90s rock star Matthew Sweet's love songs inspires a musical about two gay teensApr 23, 2018 6:00 am - Declaring romantic intentions is a scary prospect for most teenagers. It's even scarier if the teenager is gay and uncertain of the other person's orientation. It's scar...
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Metropolis debuts Playhouse Theater for childrenApr 22, 2018 11:00 pm - A second floor rehearsal room at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre came alive last week, with the debut of its Playhouse Theater, which was designed and fitted to to...
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Marriott Theatre's 75th anniversary 'Oklahoma!' a rousing revivalApr 20, 2018 10:00 am - “Oklahoma!” - ★ ★ ★ ½ The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire last staged “Oklahoma!” 25 years ago to commemorate the musical's 50th birthday. Now Rodgers and Hammerstein'...
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Theater events: 'Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider' opens at Second City e.t.c.Apr 20, 2018 6:00 am - • "Saturday Night Live" alum Julia Sweeney brings "Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider," her solo show comprised of comic monologues, to The Second City's e.t.c. Theater for ...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - Ride the roller coasters in Gurnee, mellow out with a jazz concert in Naperville or enjoy art along the Fox River this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five things to do...
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Mundelein High stages 'Les Mis' April 26 to 28Apr 19, 2018 1:00 am - Mundelein High School stages the musical "Les Miserables" April 26 to 28. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. with an additional 2 p.m. performance the final day. Tickets are $12 for...