Articles filed under Theater
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For 'Percy Jackson' star, Chicago-bound musical is a 'dream come true'Jan 02, 2019 10:00 am - Chris McCarrell is happy he didn't know anything about Percy Jackson before he auditioned for the title role in “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” the off...
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Kirk Players announces auditions for spring children's showJan 01, 2019 10:00 pm - Kirk Players will hold open auditions for its spring children's show, "Fairy Tales & Fables," from 7-9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, and Wednesday, Jan. 16, at St. Andrew's L...
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For suburban and Chicago theaters, 2018 was a time of transitionDec 28, 2018 5:00 am - After earning the Joseph Jefferson Award for best large musical for three years running, Aurora's Paramount Theatre bowed to Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire as its revi...
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Theater events: Raue welcomes The Lovettes, Pegasus celebrates young playwrightsDec 28, 2018 5:00 am - • The Lovettes, an ensemble that celebrates seminal female pop artists from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, rings in 2019 at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St....
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsDec 28, 2018 12:00 am - If you've seen your share of light shows and want something different for the weekend, we have you covered. You can check out a family fest in St. Charles, laugh along t...
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Concerts, comics and countdowns: Where to ring in 2019 in the suburbsDec 26, 2018 9:00 am - There are so many ways to bid adieu to 2018 in the suburbs and Chicago. Whether you're looking for early family-friendly fun or late-night grown-up gatherings, here are ...
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Pianist Jim Brickman returns to Batavia Fine Arts CentreDec 25, 2018 10:00 pm - "Share the Love" Feb. 8 at a Jim Brickman performance at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre. Composer and pianist Brickman will perform hits such as "Valentine," "Love of My L...
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'Tarzan' musical swings on Magical Starlight stageDec 25, 2018 10:00 pm - Tickets are on sale for Magical Starlight Theatre's January production of "Tarzan: The Stage Musical." Performances will be held Jan. 11-13 and 18-20 in the Naperville ...
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Theater spotlight: Gilbert Gottfried takes over Comedy Shrine's NYE showsDec 24, 2018 5:00 am - NYE at Comedy Shrine Gilbert Gottfried headlines two New Year's Eve shows at the Comedy Shrine in Aurora. Gottfried ("Aladdin," "The Aristocrats") replaces the prev...
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Norris' Music in the Gallery season features acclaimed concert pianist, Irish band, alternative jazz and moreDec 21, 2018 10:00 pm - The Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles announced details of its upcoming season of "Music in the Gallery" events. They are offering a special "12 Days" discount...