Articles filed under Theater
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Children's Theatre of Elgin to present 'Rapunzel The Musical'Apr 02, 2018 11:00 pm - The timeless Grimm story of Rapunzel gets a fresh look in this world premiere production of "Rapunzel The Musical" written by Children's Theatre of Elgin alum Allison Ch...
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Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival to feature dozens of artists April 8Apr 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Celebrate the arts this weekend at the Kaneland Arts Initiative's Community Fine Arts Festival. The community is invited from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the c...
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Bright Star Theatre Company to present 'Doo-Wop Red Riding Hood' at Northbrook Park DistrictMar 31, 2018 11:00 pm - Participants in Northbrook's Bright Star Theatre Company are in their final weeks of preparation for April's performances of "Doo-Wop Red Riding Hood." Rehearsals for t...
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Theater events: “Imitation of Life” a parody of 1959 filmMar 30, 2018 4:00 pm - • The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance and the Poetry Foundation showcase Latino artists during Lorca Alma Presente — Lorca Forever, an evening of poetry and music inspir...
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'Pretty Woman: The Musical' hews close to film originalMar 30, 2018 11:00 am - “Pretty Woman: The Musical” - ★ ★ ½ For anyone wondering how closely the Broadway-bound “Pretty Woman: The Musical” hews to the 1990 film, the answer is very close...
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Writers Theatre's 'Smart People' tackles issues of race, privilegeMar 30, 2018 6:00 am - “Smart People” - ★ ★ ★ The four highly educated characters in Chicago playwright Lydia R. Diamond's drama “Smart People” live up to the play's title. Yet these driven ur...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsMar 30, 2018 1:00 am - Holiday events will keep families busy this weekend, but here are five ideas if you are looking to get out. 'The Gathering' at Improv Playhouse Watch the Improv Pla...
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Real substance eludes Winnetka-set 'A Taste of Things to Come'Mar 28, 2018 6:00 am - “A Taste of Things to Come” - ★ ★ If you grew up in the suburbs in the 1950s and crave a bit of nostalgia, you'll likely find “A Taste of Things to Come” a reminder of ...
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Harsh humor, toxic relationships propel Northlight's excellent 'Beauty Queen of Leenane'Mar 27, 2018 11:00 pm - “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Two women locked in a toxic relationship battle each other in not so subtle ways in Northlight Theatre's exquisitely honed reviva...
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Theater spotlight: Put down your smartphone for Metropolis' 'Internet Ate My Brain'Mar 27, 2018 6:00 am - Tech savvy Comedian/writer Bill Dyszel, author of "Microsoft Outlook for Dummies," examines our reliance on technology while skewering online romance and selfie addictio...