Articles filed under Theater
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Here we go again! Streamwood High alumna headlines ‘Mamma Mia!’ for 25th anniversary national tourApr 26, 2024 11:11 am - Streamwood High School alumna Christine Sherrill is having many full-circle moments during the 25th anniversary tour of “Mamma Mia!” She’s starring as leading lady Donna Sheridan in the jukebox musical returning to Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre for a three weeks beginning Tuesday, April 30.
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Tickets for Chicago stop of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ go on sale May 13Apr 25, 2024 3:15 pm - Tickets for the Chicago leg of the national tour of Tony Award-winning “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” go on sale Monday, May 13. The tuner begins performances at the James M. Nederlander Theatre Sept. 10.
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Metea Valley High theater to open ‘Shrek the Musical’ with April 25 previewApr 24, 2024 11:31 am - Metea Valley High School theater will be bringing a message of acceptance and being true to oneself with their spring production, “Shrek the Musical.” This heartwarming ...
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GreenMan Theatre to hold auditions for fall production of ‘The Prom’ on May 25-26Apr 24, 2024 11:00 am - Those interested in acting, dancing and singing in GreenMan Theatre Troupe’s production of the inspiring, award-winning musical comedy “The Prom” are invited to audition ...
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Two bruised, lonely people find love in poignant ‘Brooklyn Laundry’Apr 24, 2024 10:27 am - Two lonely people with a lifetime of baggage take the first tentative steps toward love in “Brooklyn Laundry,” a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winner John Patrick Shanley in a rolling premiere at Northlight Theatre.
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Things to do April 26-May 2: Tulip fests, Long Grove Craft Beer Fest, Natasha Leggero, Arbor Day events and moreApr 23, 2024 3:02 pm - Mark your calendars for the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival, performances by Natasha Leggero and Victor Manuelle, Arbor Day events in Arlington Heights and Lisle and more happening this week.
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Theater spotlight: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble stages first world premiereApr 23, 2024 11:51 am - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble stages its first world premiere and “Death Becomes Her” begins its pre-Broadway run this week in Chicago-area theater.
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Drury Lane’s sparkling revival reminds us why we love ‘Guys and Dolls’Apr 23, 2024 7:59 am - Frank Loesser’s marvelous score, Abe Burrows’ witty book and director/choreographer Dan Knechtges’ first-rate cast make for a stellar “Guys and Dolls” revival at Drury Lane Theatre.
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Audience joins in the show for Lake Park High’s ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’Apr 22, 2024 11:23 am - Lake Park High School’s musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” features audience participation by different Lake Park community members, teachers, and administrators at each performance.
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Portrait of a master: Pianist Hershey Felder dazzles in ‘Monsieur Chopin’Apr 18, 2024 6:33 am - Accomplished pianist Hershey Felder displays his prowess in Writers Theatre’s “Monsieur Chopin — A Play With Music,” written by and starring the pianist/writer/actor/composer who first introduced the show to Chicago 19 years ago.