Articles filed under Theater
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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...
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Theater group stages 'Peter Pan' at Mundelein libraryMar 25, 2018 1:00 am - Peter Pan and his band of Lost Boys visited Mundelein's Fremont Public Library on Sunday to the wonder of children of all ages. The Kirk Players community theater group ...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsMar 23, 2018 10:10 am - Listen to the polished sounds of Scotty McCreery and Kenny G Sunday, or be wowed by the music and dance spectacular "Shen Yun." Here are five fun things to do this weeke...
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Theater events: Haven Theatre remounts 'We're Gonna Die' at SteppenwolfMar 23, 2018 6:00 am - • Previews begin Friday, March 23, for Refuge Theatre Project's revival of "The Spitfire Grill," the 2001 musical by James Valcq and Fred Alley based on the 1996 film of...
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ECC Arts Center presents 'Million Dollar Quartet' April 13-14Mar 21, 2018 11:00 pm - The Elgin Community College Arts Center presents the national touring production of the Tony Award-winning smash-hit Broadway musical, "Million Dollar Quartet," on Frida...
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Goodman's fiercely acted revival of 'Enemy' impressesMar 21, 2018 11:00 am - “An Enemy of the People” - ★ ★ ★ ★ If you leave Goodman Theatre's superb revival of “An Enemy of the People” with your mind whirling from its provocative ideas, credit m...