Articles filed under Theater
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College of DuPage College Theater to put on 'War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast' April 15 to 25Apr 12, 2021 11:00 pm - On April 15-25, College of DuPage College Theater presents "The War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast," based on the classic Orson Welles 1938 radio broadcast. Virtual...
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The pandemic ruined one musical's debut plans. Not for longApr 08, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Huge waves couldn't stop Tori Murden McClure from becoming the first American to row across the Atlantic Ocean solo in 1999. So it's only fitting that a ...
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Hollywood veteran Eric Roberts joins Kane Rep Theatre for virtual premiere of 'Security'Apr 08, 2021 6:00 am - If you don't ask, you don't get. Kane Repertory Theatre representatives took that maxim to heart when it came to casting the virtual premiere of “Security,” and their e...
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Classic Stage Company has a treat: Three 'Assassins' castsApr 07, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - White House hopefuls may want to steer clear of Classic Stage Company next week: Not one or even two, but three casts of the dark musical 'œAssassins'ť a...
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Spotlight: Mike Toomey and friends headline Metropolis' virtual comedy showApr 07, 2021 6:00 am - Virtual stand-up Metropolis Performing Arts Centre hosts a virtual stand-up showcase "A Night of Comedy with Mike Toomey and Friends" featuring headliner Toomey, a ...
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Chicago Cabaret Professionals premieres new online music and interview seriesApr 06, 2021 11:00 pm - Chicago Cabaret Professionals presents a new online series that combines interviews and performances by cabaret veterans and new performers. "Cabaret Beat: Music & Conve...
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Paramount Theatre in Aurora to open immersive venue in 2022Apr 02, 2021 1:00 am - Aurora's Paramount Theatre announced Friday that it plans to open a new immersive performance venue in summer 2022. The Stolp Island Theatre is to be built at 5 E. Downe...
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Remy Bumppo revives radio drama by award-winning playwright Tom StoppardApr 01, 2021 11:00 am - For James Bohnen, Remy Bumppo Theatre's invitation to direct Tom Stoppard's early radio play “Artist Descending a Staircase” was an offer he couldn't refuse. “I would d...
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Elgin singer to star in new opera honoring health care workers premiering April 17Mar 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Chicago-based Working In Concert premieres the world's first full-length virtual opera, “On Call: COVID-19,” streaming on April 17-18. Created by librettist Christine S...
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Chicago Shakespeare showcases playwright's supporting charactersMar 31, 2021 6:00 am - Oil Lamp one-acts Oil Lamp Theater celebrates April Fools' Day belatedly with "Fool(ish)," an evening of one-act comedies. The plays include "Bowl of Trouble," abou...