Articles filed under Theater
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Portrait of a marriage: Northlight's 'Fireflies' depicts flawed people of faithFeb 02, 2022 12:00 am - “Fireflies” — ★ ★ ★ Behind every great man stands a great woman, or so the saying goes. “Fireflies,” currently running at Northlight Theatre, is about one of them. ...
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Review: Michael Jackson musical is some thriller, lots badFeb 01, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The new, splashy Broadway musical about Michael Jackson begins with the King of Pop plotting an ambitious tour to reclaim his throne. He's facing financi...
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First Folio serves up Agatha Christie murder-mystery with a side of comedyFeb 01, 2022 5:00 am - “The Secret Council” - ★ ★ ★ This time of year, First Folio Theatre typically schedules a comedy. Usually it's one that makes braving single-digit wind chills worthwhile...
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Vernon Hills High performs "The Diary of Anne Frank" this weekendFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am - The Vernon Hills High School Fine Arts Department will present the winter play, "The Diary of Anne Frank," Feb. 3-5. All shows are at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, 145 ...
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St. Charles East Drama Club to explore '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' Feb. 4-6Jan 30, 2022 10:00 pm - St. Charles East Drama Club presents its winter play, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" on Feb. 4-6. This adaptation by David Kersnar and Althos Low will be performed at 7 ...
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Downers Grove South students to put on 'Blood at the Root' for Black History MonthJan 30, 2022 10:00 pm - For Black History Month, Downers Grove South Drama Club will present "Blood at the Root" by Dominique Morrisseau on Feb. 3-5. The performances will begin at 7 p.m. Thurs...
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Citadel Theatre's to stage Irish play 'Outside Mullingar'Jan 27, 2022 10:00 pm - As the Midwest endures another cold and snowy winter, there is comfort in knowing that two favorite holidays of the year are not far away: Valentine's Day on Feb. 14 and...
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Glenbard East to perform 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)' Feb. 2-5Jan 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Glenbard East Theatre will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised]" written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. This is Shak...
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After pandemic pause, Plainfield actress gets back to work as understudy in 'Bachelor'-inspired tunerJan 27, 2022 5:00 am - In 2019, Alexandra Jaymes' career was just getting started. The Plainfield actress was passionate about the project she was working on, and she was getting callbacks fro...
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Chanté Adams makes Broadway debut in a full-circle momentJan 26, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - There are two women who Chanté Adams always thanks before hitting the stage each night on Broadway: her grandmothers, together in a picture frame in her...