Articles filed under Theater
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New adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' heads to BroadwayFeb 10, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Harper Lee's classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" - and its now-somewhat sullied hero Atticus Finch - are heading to Broadway in a new adaptation writte...
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Libertyville High readies 'Witness for the Prosecution'Feb 10, 2016 12:00 am - The Libertyville High School Fine and Performing Arts Department held a dress rehearsal Wednesday for its production of "Witness for the Prosecution" by Agatha Christie....
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Love to the Power of 4 blows Valentine hearts awayFeb 09, 2016 10:00 pm - Steel Beam Theatre, the award-winning professional theater in St. Charles, presents the original musical revue, "LOVE 4," conceived and directed by Douglas Orlyk. This ...
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Stage version of 'Frozen' to be directed by Broadway veteranFeb 09, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Disney has tapped one of Broadway's freshest talents to direct one of its most anticipated musicals, "Frozen." According to a Disney Theatrical Productions a...
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Nat Wolff turns to the dark side in 'Buried Child'Feb 09, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Actor and musician Nat Wolff couldn't resist agreeing to do a darkly weird off-Broadway play about a strange family. After all, he's got a weird family c...
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Theater events: Clockwise honors Waukegan's favorite son in 'Mr. Benny'Feb 09, 2016 4:57 am - Newell as Jack Benny Tim Newell stars as comedian and radio/TV host Jack Benny in "Mr. Benny," a one-man tribute by Mark Humphrey to Waukegan's favorite son. Artist...
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Vernon Hills students rehearse 'Twelve Angry Jurors'Feb 09, 2016 12:00 am - The Vernon Hills High School Backlight Theatre Company held a dress rehearsal Tuesday of "Twelve Angry Jurors." In the play, a 19-year-old man has just stood trial for ...
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Broadway veteran, local actress team up for Marriott's 'Sister Act'Feb 09, 2016 12:00 am - It's not every day that actors get to return to roles they've played before. But Chicago actress Hollis Resnik is doing just that in the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire...
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Broadway's 'Tuck Everlasting' hopes for eternal experienceFeb 08, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Andrew Keenan-Bolger isn't tapping into his vulnerable side for his next Broadway role. He's trying to be utterly fearless. In the new musical "Tuck Ever...
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Albright Theatre to explore 'Other Desert Cities' Feb. 26-March 12Feb 07, 2016 10:00 pm - BATAVIA, Ill. (February 8, 2016) - The Albright Theatre is proud to present "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz. The critically acclaimed drama explores the hidden ...