Articles filed under Theater
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Elgin-based Independent Players presents Russian satireMar 08, 2020 11:00 pm - What happens when an unlucky nobody is mistaken for a powerful Russian government official by a group of corrupt small town officials? Discover the satirical answer whe...
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On stage: Lisle native co-stars in Kokandy's staging of the musical 'Hundred Days'Mar 06, 2020 5:00 am - • TheaterWorks USA brings its production of "Dog Man: The Musical," adapted from cartoonist Dav Pilkey's "Dog Man" series about a superhero who is part dog and part man,...
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Showbiz veterans add luster to middling 'Middletown' at Chicago's Apollo TheaterMar 05, 2020 8:00 am - “Middletown” - ★ ★ ½ When the stars of “Middletown” enter the stage of Chicago's Apollo Theater, they literally greet some members of the audience. I myself was surprise...
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Village Theatre Guild examines relationships between 'Mother and Sons'Mar 04, 2020 10:00 pm - Note: The VTG board of officers is closely monitoring the many developments surrounding the Corona virus (COVID-19). Our first priority is the safety of our members and ...
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Wego Drama to stage IHSA contest pieces March 13-14Mar 04, 2020 10:00 pm - Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues its 2019-2020 season with its Illinois High School Association "Showcase" performance. A 40-minute play and 30...
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Steppenwolf to open new theater space with 'Seagull' as part of 2020-21 seasonMar 04, 2020 12:00 am - Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago will inaugurate a new theater as part of a six-play 2020-21 season, which was announced on Wednesday. A 400-seat in-the-round the...
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Musicals '& Juliet,' 'Dear Evan Hansen' seek Olivier awardsMar 03, 2020 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Pop-Shakespearean musical 'œ& Juliet'ť leads the race for Britain's Olivier theater awards, where 'œFleabag'ť creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is up for two tr...
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In the spotlight: 'Steel Magnolias,' 'School Girls' and a teenage Richard III take the stageMar 03, 2020 5:00 am - Friendship bonds BrightSide Theatre revives Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias," the sentimental drama about a group of Louisiana women who gather at Truvy's beauty salo...
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Judson Theatre to 'Bring on Tomorrow' with 'Fame Jr.' musical March 19-21Mar 02, 2020 10:00 pm - Judson University's Theatre program will present "Fame Jr." as its spring production. The show, based on the hit musical and film, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday to...
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Go wild with Kirk Players' production of 'The Jungle Book'Mar 02, 2020 10:00 pm - The Kirk Players are set to stage "The Jungle Book" by Joseph Robinette, based on "The Mowgli Stories" by Rudyard Kipling. The spring children's show, opening at 7 p.m. ...