Articles filed under Theater
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Best bets: PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour, Disney on Ice, illusionist Michael Grandinetti, Daniel Tiger and moreJan 09, 2024 8:48 am - From PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour to illusionist Michael Grandinetti to British Invasion pop-rock from Herman’s Hermits to “Disney On Ice Presents Magic in the Stars,” th...
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Village Theatre Guild’s 60th season continues with ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’Jan 05, 2024 11:45 am - Suddenly, a knock on the door. Anne Marie, the Helmer household nanny, moves slowly to answer the knock only to find her beloved Nora, returning to her previous residence...
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Albright Community Theatre sets auditions for ‘The Desk Set’Dec 29, 2023 4:20 pm - Albright Community Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “The Desk Set” by William Marchant. Auditions will be 7 p.m. Monday and Sunday, Jan. 7-8, at...
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Best bets: NYE weekend shows from ZEDD, BoDeans, Jeff Dunham, Cedric the Entertainer, Lindsey StirlingDec 28, 2023 12:32 pm - Say farewell to 2023 at one of many concerts happening across the Chicago area this weekend, including ZEDD at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Arcada, Jeff Dunham at the Allsta...
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Winter theater forecast: 10 shows to make theater lovers leave their cozy confinesDec 27, 2023 4:33 pm - Even the most ardent theater fans may be reluctant to leave the cozy confines of their home this winter. These 10 shows (including several premieres) opening at suburban...
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Mike Nussbaum, veteran Chicago stage actor, dies at 99Dec 23, 2023 6:04 pm - Mike Nussbaum, a stalwart of the Chicago theater community, has died at the age of 99. His daughter Karen Nussbaum confirmed the veteran Chicago actor died Saturday morni...
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Theater year in review: First Folio bids farewell, Lookingglass goes on hiatus, Goodman stages blockbusterDec 22, 2023 10:03 am - Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that Steppenwolf Theatre laid off 13 full-time employees. Lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, includi...
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Best bets: Tommy Davidson, Harlem Globetrotters, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and moreDec 20, 2023 10:02 am - Comedian Tommy Davidson (“In Living Color,” “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”) headlines the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, this weeke...
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Northlight’s thriller a winnerDec 15, 2023 11:46 am - Smart script, stellar cast, swift direction make for riveting revival of ‘Dial M for Murder’
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Things to do - Dec. 15-21Dec 14, 2023 9:13 am - Holiday light shows, markets, Wintrust Winterland and more