Articles filed under Theater
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Independent Players' 'The Glass Menagerie' an emotional journey for director, castMay 01, 2018 11:00 pm - Mark Steensland of Elgin had always wanted to direct Tennessee Williams' classic drama "The Glass Menagerie," but he needed to make sure he had the right actors to bring...
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Lisle troupe brings Bard comedy to stageMay 01, 2018 11:00 pm - In Shakespeare's comedy "Much Ado About Nothing," two headstrong individuals who have both sworn off marriage engage in a biting battle of insults that can lead to only ...
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Cary theater groups to put on spring productionsMay 01, 2018 11:00 pm - Since February, the Cary Park District's theater groups have been rehearsing for their upcoming spring productions, developing confidence and creativity, and working on ...
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Hello Broadway Theatre to host auditions May 6-7May 01, 2018 11:00 pm - Hello Broadway Theatre Company will hold auditions for "Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr." Auditions will be held by appointment on Sunday and Monday, May 6-7, at Faith...
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'Mean Girls,' 'SpongeBob,' 'Band's Visit,' 'Harry Potter' lead Tony nominationsApr 30, 2018 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - The box-office magic of Tony glory was bestowed Tuesday morning on "Mean Girls," "The Band's Visit," "SpongeBob SquarePants" - which premiered in Chicago two ...
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More than 300 attend annual gala for MetropolisApr 28, 2018 1:00 am - Excitement was in the air at the 18th annual gala to benefit the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, and it was not just the paparazzi that greeted g...
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Constable: For teenage cast, Orwell's '1984' resonates onstage and offApr 28, 2018 1:00 am - It's spring, the weather is finally warming up and many high schools are performing bright, cheery, uplifting theater productions that leave parents smiling. Last spring...
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Williams Street Repertory season bookended by Johnny Cash, Elvis musicalsApr 27, 2018 3:45 pm - On Friday, Williams Street Repertory announced a pair of jukebox musicals will bookend its 2018-2019 season. The season begins July 6 in Crystal Lake with "Ring of Fire...
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First Folio Theatre revives 'Madness,' stages heist comedyApr 27, 2018 3:30 pm - A revival of a seasonal favorite and a gender-conscious take on one of William Shakespeare's greatest plays are on tap for First Folio Theatre's 23rd season. The season ...
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North Central College student flocks to 'Birds of a Feather' stage opportunityApr 27, 2018 6:00 am - For Jake Elkins, shadowing a professional actor in an upcoming Chicago production doesn't feel much like work. “It's been such a fun experience, and we've really been in...