Articles filed under Theater
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Dist. 214 students join forces to stage 'Wedding Singer'Jul 09, 2017 11:00 pm - An all-star cast from Northwest Suburban High School District 214 will perform "The Wedding Singer," which is a musical based on the hit movie. The production, which br...
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Theater spotlight: American Blues Theater stages 'Beauty's Daughter'Jul 07, 2017 1:00 pm - A woman's life American Blues Theater artistic affiliate Wandachristine stars in the company's Chicago area premiere of "Beauty's Daughter," a solo show by award-winning...
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Former Chicago actor revels in 'Something Rotten!' Shakespearean spoofJul 07, 2017 6:00 am - For former Chicago actor and Broadway veteran Blake Hammond, the touring life can be tough. But he says it's worth it - especially when he gets to introduce new shows to...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendJul 07, 2017 1:00 am - A food truck festival at Arlington International Racecourse, Railroad Days in West Chicago and beer and wine fests in Barrington provide something for everyone this week...
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Elgin Theatre Company to hold auditions July 9-10Jul 06, 2017 11:00 pm - The Elgin Theatre Company is pleased to announce auditions for its production of the wildly funny "Screwing Around With Shakespeare" by award-winning local playwright Do...
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Addison Trail students to participate in All-State productionJul 05, 2017 11:00 pm - Addison Trail High School will be well-represented during the 2018 Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Eight students from Addison Trail have been selected to partici...
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COD theater presents 'A Play on Words'Jul 05, 2017 11:00 pm - The College of DuPage Summer Repertory Theatre will present "A Play on Words" this month on the Glen Ellyn campus and at other locations. An improvisational production, ...
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Lake Zurich native juggles admin, acting roles in Chicago theaterJul 03, 2017 6:00 am - Elise Spoerlein knew as a teenager that she wanted to be an actress. Still, knowing how hard it is to make a living that way, the Lake Zurich native studied theater edu...
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Husband-wife team of Reeger and Scrofano play well in Drury Lane's 'Gin Game'Jul 03, 2017 1:00 am - "The Gin Game" is known for being a sturdy stage vehicle to showcase two veteran actors "of a certain age." And that reputation holds true for Drury Lane Theatre's solid...
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Marriott's 'Bridges of Madison County' a heartbreaker in Lincolnshire debutJul 02, 2017 7:15 am - Thank heaven that the Marriott Theatre took a chance on “The Bridges of Madison County.” This 2014 adaptation of Robert James Waller's best-selling 1992 novel may not ha...