Articles filed under Theater
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Charles Troy to explore 'The Creation of Wicked' May 5 in St. CharlesApr 18, 2021 11:00 pm - The Norris Cultural Arts Center concludes its Spring season of "Wednesdays @ One" events on May 5 at the historic Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles, when th...
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Spotlight: Northlight's BJ Jones co-stars with Tracy Michelle Arnold in virtual reading of 'Wright/Rand'Apr 15, 2021 6:00 am - Northlight Interplay Northlight Theatre's Interplay New Play Development Program virtual readings continue with "Wright/Rand," a two-hander by Jeffrey Hatcher and Eric S...
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Broadway star Karen Olivo protests Scott Rudin silenceApr 14, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Tony Award-winner Karen Olivo says she won't return to 'œMoulin Rouge! The Musical'ť once it reopens, saying she's frustrated by the Broadway industry an...
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Wagner on wheels: Lyric re-imagines opera as drive-through productionApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - Most singing actors have experienced rustling candy wrappers, ringing cellphones and audience chatter during a performance. But few have faced the distractions mezzo-sop...
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College of DuPage College Theater to put on 'War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast' April 15 to 25Apr 12, 2021 11:00 pm - On April 15-25, College of DuPage College Theater presents "The War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast," based on the classic Orson Welles 1938 radio broadcast. Virtual...
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The pandemic ruined one musical's debut plans. Not for longApr 08, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Huge waves couldn't stop Tori Murden McClure from becoming the first American to row across the Atlantic Ocean solo in 1999. So it's only fitting that a ...
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Hollywood veteran Eric Roberts joins Kane Rep Theatre for virtual premiere of 'Security'Apr 08, 2021 6:00 am - If you don't ask, you don't get. Kane Repertory Theatre representatives took that maxim to heart when it came to casting the virtual premiere of “Security,” and their e...
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Classic Stage Company has a treat: Three 'Assassins' castsApr 07, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - White House hopefuls may want to steer clear of Classic Stage Company next week: Not one or even two, but three casts of the dark musical 'œAssassins'ť a...
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Spotlight: Mike Toomey and friends headline Metropolis' virtual comedy showApr 07, 2021 6:00 am - Virtual stand-up Metropolis Performing Arts Centre hosts a virtual stand-up showcase "A Night of Comedy with Mike Toomey and Friends" featuring headliner Toomey, a ...
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Chicago Cabaret Professionals premieres new online music and interview seriesApr 06, 2021 11:00 pm - Chicago Cabaret Professionals presents a new online series that combines interviews and performances by cabaret veterans and new performers. "Cabaret Beat: Music & Conve...