Articles filed under Theater
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No shortage of Scrooge during the holidaysNov 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Are you feeling the Scrooge itch this holiday season? Here's a list of some of the productions (and re-imaginings) of “A Christmas Carol” taking place in the city and su...
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St. Charles actress returns in Goodman's 'Christmas Carol'Nov 30, 2010 10:00 pm - St. Charles resident Christine Sherrill, who plays Mrs. Cratchit in the Goodman Theatre's current production of “A Christmas Carol,” cannot remember a time when she did ...
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'Wicked' back to cast its spellNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - It's easy to understand the appeal of the Broadway musical blockbuster “Wicked,” returning to Chicago today for an eight-week run. Many Americans were weaned on the clas...
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Civic Ballet of Chicago presents 'The Nutcracker' at CLCNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Local productions of “The Nutcracker” are being performed throughout Lake County in December, but for the third year in a row, the Civic Ballet of Chicago will bring its...
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Arlington Legion to host fundraiser for disabled MarineNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 announces its presentation of “A Christmas Carol for the Troops” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; Saturday, Dec. 11; and Sunday, Dec...
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Billie Joe Armstrong to join 'American Idiot' for 50 showsNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Billie Joe Armstrong apparently liked his Broadway debut in "American Idiot" — he's signed on to return for 50 performances. Producers said Tuesday the Green ...
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Cheap fun: Pokemon, wedding bells and Christmas eventsNov 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Free Some serious Pokemon play Players will compete in one-on-one battles for the title of Pokemon City Champion at the 2010 Pokemon City Championships. Comp...
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Spidey finally soars — at least until cables snagNov 28, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Spider-Man's web has gotten tangled on Broadway. Several delays and at least two actors who were left helplessly dangling from cables high in the air marred t...
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Hoffman Estates native brings a bit of sass to 'Grease'Nov 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Growing up in Hoffman Estates, Lauren Elaine Taylor starred in countless musical theater productions with Schaumburg on Stage and Schaumburg High School. One of her fav...
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'Christmas' musical could use a miracleNov 24, 2010 10:00 pm - “It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” the plot of the classic, 1947 Oscar-winning film “Miracle on 34th Street” re-imagined as a stage musical ought to have a ...