Articles filed under Theater
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Theater events: Pioneering women at heart of 'Bull in a China Shop' at About FaceMay 15, 2018 6:00 am - True tale About Face Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Bryna Turner's "Bull in a China Shop," based on the true story of 19th-century academics, activists and wom...
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Rob Lowe shares personal stories in Chicago-bound one-man showMay 14, 2018 6:00 am - Rob Lowe loves his fans. A whole lot. So much, in fact, that he has embarked on a nationwide tour to give the people what they want: face time with the man himself. The ...
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Theater events: First floor premieres future-set 'Refrigerator'May 11, 2018 8:10 am - • A Somali-American airport driver, struggling to make ends meet in Minneapolis, gets hired by a stranded teenager to take him to Chicago in "Damascus," by Bennett Fishe...
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Theater spotlight: Northlight honors new moms with 'Cry It Out'May 11, 2018 8:00 am - Here's to new moms Northlight Theatre concludes its season with the Chicago-area premiere of "Cry It Out," Molly Smith Metzler's comedy about new motherhood directed by ...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsMay 11, 2018 1:00 am - Craft beer, comedy or a concert? Mix and match this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five things to do. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar. Lake Zurich Craft...
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Comedian Rita Rudner brings her famous one-liners to the Raue SaturdayMay 09, 2018 12:30 pm - Rita Rudner has seemingly done it all — thrived as a wife and mom while finding success as a comedian and entertainer. Along the way, she's made it look easy. Just ...
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Village Theatre Guild presenting 'She Loves Me'May 08, 2018 11:00 pm - "She Loves Me," a musical comedy, opens Friday, May 25, and runs through June 16 at Village Theatre Guild in Glen Ellyn. The show, featuring songs by Jerry Bock and She...
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BTE masterfully balances light, dark in Irish rom-com 'Outside Mullingar'May 08, 2018 6:00 am - “Outside Mullingar” - ★ ★ ★ ½ It's easy to laugh at the stubborn grudges and silly superstitions that threaten a long-game love match in “Outside Mullingar.” Yet this 20...
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BrightSide Theatre plans 'Joseph,' 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' for new seasonMay 08, 2018 1:00 am - BrightSide Theatre announced its eighth season - centered on the theme of "dreamers and schemers" - will open Nov. 23 with a revival of "Joseph and the Amazing Techn...
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ECC Arts Center presents 'The Best of The Second City'May 07, 2018 11:00 pm - "The Best of The Second City," celebrating nearly 60 years of cutting-edge satirical revues, is coming to the Elgin Community College Arts Center Saturday, May 12. The ...