Articles filed under Theater
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Steel Beam's 'Dry Powder' explores the world of high financeJan 08, 2018 10:00 pm - Described as a “lacerating view of private equity traders,” Steel Beam Theatre's production of “Dry Powder” promises to take audiences through the anatomy of a deal that...
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PM&L in Antioch to perform "See How They Run"Jan 08, 2018 12:00 am - PML Theater, 877 Main St., Antioch, presents the English farce "See How They Run" at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 26 and 27; Feb. 2, 3, 9 and 10, and at 2:30 p.m. ...
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Suburban natives tape live comedy special for charityJan 06, 2018 6:15 am - Chicago trio Team Us Comedy reflects the city's diversity, but two of its members trace their love of making people laugh back to their suburban childhoods. Vik Pandya ...
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Theater events: Edgar Allan Poe musical, 'Cal in Camo'Jan 05, 2018 5:00 am - Poe-inspired premiere Edgar Allan Poe, whose life was animated by professional success and personal sorrow, inspired the musical “Nevermore - The Imaginary Life and Myst...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJan 05, 2018 12:00 am - Need a laugh? With comedians in St. Charles and Schaumburg and a comedy show in Arlington Heights, that won't be a problem this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five thi...
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Toronto theater director resigns over alleged misconductJan 04, 2018 6:00 am - TORONTO (AP) - A prominent Toronto theater company said Thursday it has accepted the resignation of its founding artistic director following allegations of sexual assaul...
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1,000 funny people come together for Chicago Sketch Comedy FestivalJan 04, 2018 5:00 am - Elgin native Kelly Bolton loves tackling life's biggest questions through a humorous lens. The veteran comedian takes a humble look at her own life as one of the solo ac...
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Enjoy a round with 'Stella and Lou' at Village Theatre GuildJan 03, 2018 10:00 pm - It's late Friday night at Lou's Bar when Stella drops in for her customary nightcap. What transpires provides a moving exploration of love and loss in relation to friend...
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Canadian theater founder suspended amid harassment claimsJan 03, 2018 6:00 am - TORONTO (AP) - A prominent figure in the Canadian arts world was suspended Wednesday by the theater company he co-founded amid four lawsuits by actresses who allege he e...
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'The Fine Things of Youth' debuts Jan. 7 at St. Charles libraryJan 02, 2018 10:00 pm - "The Fine Things of Youth" will make its debut in the Chicago area Sunday, Jan. 7, at the St. Charles Public Library. It will begin at 2 p.m. in the Carnegie Community R...