Articles filed under Theater
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Geneva High theater to put on ‘The Last Lifeboat’ about the sinking of the TitanicJan 29, 2024 1:22 pm - Geneva High School is sure to make a splash with this year’s winter showcase. In February, the theater department is putting on “The Last Lifeboat,“ a play based on the ...
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Spotlight: Chicago Shakespeare Theater makes some ‘Illinoise’Jan 23, 2024 2:17 pm - Portrait of our state Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents “Illinoise,” a new musical based on a concept album by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Ste...
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Good News Sunday: Wood Dale actress/puppeteer finds her nicheJan 21, 2024 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer f...
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Finding her niche: ‘Happy accident’ inspired Wood Dale actress/puppeteer’s careerJan 17, 2024 12:32 pm - Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer for Drury Lane Theatre’s recent “Cinderella” revival. She was hired to sing and dance. But when director/choreographer Amber Mak in...
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Spotlight: Goodman, Dana Delany premiere thriller inspired by real lifeJan 17, 2024 10:49 am - The relationship that developed between Emmy Award-winning actress Dana Delany and a 13-year-old fan she met through social media inspired Goodman Theatre’s “Highway Patr...
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Playhouse 38 invites community to 10th anniversary celebrationJan 16, 2024 9:31 pm - Geneva community theater is seeking past performers & curating memories in advance of event
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Good News Sunday: Des Plaines actor’s ‘full circle moment’ comes with lead role in Porchlight’s ‘Anything Goes’Jan 14, 2024 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: “Anything Goes,” Cole Porter’s 1934 tuner...
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‘A real pro:’ Downers Grove youngster makes Lyric Opera debut in ‘Champion’Jan 10, 2024 9:13 am - For her budding theater career, Naya Rosalie James has older sister Vivian to thank. Watching her sibling perform inspired the Downers Grove 11-year-old to pursue acting....
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Spotlight: Lifeline Theatre promotes storytellers, artists at annual Fillet of Solo FestivalJan 09, 2024 1:42 pm - Fillet of Solo Fest Lifeline Theatre hosts its 27th annual Fillet of Solo Festival celebrating Chicago-area storytellers, solo artists and collectives whose performa...
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Best bets: PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour, Disney on Ice, illusionist Michael Grandinetti, Daniel Tiger and moreJan 09, 2024 8:48 am - From PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour to illusionist Michael Grandinetti to British Invasion pop-rock from Herman’s Hermits to “Disney On Ice Presents Magic in the Stars,” th...