Articles filed under Theater
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Day by day: Musical 'Godspell' celebrates 50th anniversaryMay 10, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - It will come as little surprise to its legion of fans that the first professional musical to be mounted in the U.S. during the pandemic was 'œGodspell.'ť...
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Batavia High improv group presents 'But Seriously, Folks - Season Finale' May 13May 09, 2021 11:00 pm - Enjoy some chuckles, chortles, and guffaws on Thursday, May 13, with the annual "But Seriously, Folks - Season Finale." The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Batav...
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Spotlight: Oak Park Festival Theatre and Kane Repertory team up for virtual 'Venetians'May 07, 2021 6:00 am - Mother's Day treat Glenview's Oil Lamp Theater salutes moms on Mother's Day with a virtual production of "The Momologues." Written by Lisa Rafferty, Sheila Eppolito and ...
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Illinois' 'Bridge Phase' of COVID-19 restrictions is coming. What will that mean?May 07, 2021 1:00 am - More standing room at restaurants. Larger festivals and summer concerts in the park. And maybe, more kids at summer camp. There are a lot of nuances and guidelines yet b...
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Rosary High School presents pandemic-friendly 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'May 07, 2021 1:00 am - Charles Schulz's beloved Peanuts comic strip comes to life in Clark Gesner's classic musical “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” this week at Rosary High School in Aurora...
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First Folio presents 'Waiting for Tina' as its first full online playMay 06, 2021 6:00 am - When venues closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, First Folio Theatre did what other Chicago-area theaters did: It shifted its focus online. For the Oak Brook th...
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Metropolis resumes in-person performances, with an outdoor tentMay 06, 2021 1:00 am - More than a year after the onset of the pandemic, thespians took the stage for the first time Thursday in downtown Arlington Heights. But it was a unique opening night f...
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Maine West High staging online performance of 'Crazytown'May 06, 2021 1:00 am - The Maine West High School fine arts department will present online performances of the play "Crazytown" this weekend. The video will be available all day Friday and thr...
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Club Arcada reopening this weekend, theater to return in JulyMay 06, 2021 1:00 am - They may not have the same definition as a year ago, but the words “sold out” are music to the ears of Ron Onesti as he puts the finishing touches on reopening the Club ...
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Concert to honor Broadway star Rebecca Luker, fight ALSMay 04, 2021 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Some of Broadway's biggest stars are joining together to pay tribute to the late three-time Tony Award-nominated actor Rebecca Luker and raise money t...