Articles filed under Theater
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Goodman offers pathos, humor in 'Vanya' comedyJul 02, 2015 6:00 am - You don't have to be an Anton Chekhov aficionado to appreciate Goodman Theatre's entertaining Chicago-area premiere of Christopher Durang's "Vanya and Sonia and Masha an...
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Dist. 214 presents 'The Addams Family' musicalJul 02, 2015 1:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is presenting the all-district musical "The Addams Family" from Thursday, July 9, through Saturday, July 11, at the Forest Vi...
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Shakespeare Outdoors returns to Brushwood CenterJul 01, 2015 11:00 pm - Brushwood Center announces the return of Shakespeare Outdoors at 7 p.m. July 23-26 with the Bard's "As You Like It," performed by Citadel Theatre. This summertime event ...
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Auditions for 'A Few Good Men'Jun 30, 2015 1:00 am - Auditions for "A Few Good Men" written by Aaron Sorkin will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, and Monday, July 13, at PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch. Participants sh...
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ECC show showcases the life, work and music of Stephen SondheimJun 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College Musical Theatre will explore the life and music of Stephen Sondheim during its summer production of "Sondheim on Sondheim." The production opens...
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Theater Wit's 'Bad Jews' still scathing on Skokie stageJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - It would seem like a no-brainer for Chicago-based Theater Wit to transfer its hit local premiere of Joshua Harmon's acclaimed 2013 comedy "Bad Jews" to the North Shore C...
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Rain or shine? 5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendJun 27, 2015 5:00 am - Rain has ruined more than a few days lately. This weekend, plan a few outdoor options - and a few indoor backups - should Mother Nature continue to dampen our summer spi...
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Theater events: Ariel comes ashore at Chicago Shakespeare TheatreJun 26, 2015 6:00 am - 'The Little Mermaid' Award-winning director/choreographer Rachel Rockwell helms Chicago Shakespeare Theater's stage version of "The Little Mermaid," the ...
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Talented quartet compensates for Fox Valley Rep's skimpy 'Bikinis'Jun 26, 2015 6:00 am - Keep it simple. Had writer/creators Ray Roderick and James Hindman heeded that advice, "The Bikinis" - their spun-sugar salute to girl groups running at Fox Valley Repe...
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Grab a tissue — musical 'Beaches' comes ashore at Drury LaneJun 22, 2015 6:00 am - Author Iris Rainer Dart is used to jokes about “Beaches” being a guaranteed weepie — particularly the 1988 film adaptation with Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. Even to...