Articles filed under Theater
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'We are back': Marriott's 'The World Goes 'Round' gets deftly re-imagined for the post-pandemic eraSep 23, 2021 11:00 pm - “The World Goes 'Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb” - ★ ★ ★ ½ If all Marriott Theatre had to recommend “The World Goes 'Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb” was the celebrat...
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Citadel's heartwarming 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' an ideal antidote to a pandemicSep 23, 2021 10:40 am - "Brighton Beach Memoirs" - ★ ★ ★ "Brighton Beach Memoirs" is the theatrical equivalent of a mug of cocoa on a chilly day: warm and comforting with a sweetness that makes...
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'Happiest comic' Rob Little headlines Rosemont's ZaniesSep 22, 2021 6:00 am - Happiest comic Zanies in Rosemont welcomes headliner Rob Little, dubbed by NBC's "Last Comic Standing" as the happiest comic in America. Little worked for IBM until he s...
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Palatine's Cutting Hall celebrates grand reopening with 'Something Rotten'Sep 21, 2021 11:00 pm - Palatine's Cutting Hall celebrates grand reopening
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Mandala's 'The Story of Ram' celebrates Diwali outdoors Oct. 9 at Naper SettlementSep 21, 2021 11:00 pm - In celebration of the Indian holiday of Diwali, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts presents "The Story of Ram," a family-friendly, outdoor immersive performance on Satu...
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First Folio Theatre presents premiere of 'The Jigsaw Bride' Oct. 13-15Sep 21, 2021 11:00 pm - First Folio Theatre will present the world premiere of Joseph Zettelmaier's "The Jigsaw Bride," previewing Oct. 13-15, at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook. A mesmer...
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Former Metropolis artistic director responds to accusationsSep 21, 2021 7:00 pm - One day after his departure from the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, former artistic and executive director Joe Keefe responded to allegations against him and reflect...
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The wait is over for Independent Players' pandemic-delayed 'Godot'Sep 20, 2021 11:00 pm - After having its production of "The Government Inspector" shut down in March 2020 due to the pandemic, Independent Players is returning to the Elgin Art Showcase with it...
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Joe Keefe out as Metropolis Performing Arts Centre executive directorSep 20, 2021 1:00 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre executive and artistic director Joe Keefe, who helped usher an artistic renaissance and financial stability to the Arlington Heights pe...
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WeGo Drama to bring Marvel universe to the stage with 'Squirrel Girl' play Sept. 24-25Sep 19, 2021 11:00 pm - WeGo Drama continues their season by bringing Marvel Comics to life with "Marvel Spotlight: Squirrel Girl Goes to College." Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and...