Articles filed under Theater
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Constable: When opera and 'Dummies' collideJan 31, 2016 6:30 am - Before he wrote “Microsoft Outlook 2016 for Dummies” and starred in cabaret shows he wrote, Bill Dyszel made a life-changing discovery as a freshman at Palatine High Sch...
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Suburban exhibit, Chicago events pay tribute to ShakespeareJan 31, 2016 5:00 am - During a year marking the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the premier representation of his legacy will reside temporarily in Lake County. The La...
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Sandy Duncan, an ex-Peter Pan, to join Pan show on BroadwayJan 28, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - One of the best Peter Pans ever is returning home to Broadway - and to a musical about Peter Pan. Sandy Duncan, who played the boy who won't grow up on B...
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'Downton Abbey' creator's niece dishes about show, Julian FellowesJan 28, 2016 12:00 am - From the plot lines to the inspirations behind some of the most beloved and controversial characters, the niece of "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes, Jessica Fello...
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Goodman explores prison beauty pageant in 'Another Word for Beauty'Jan 27, 2016 3:00 pm - "Bienvenidos a prison." From behind the gray walls of a Colombian penitentiary, female inmates extend that subtly sardonic salutation during the opening moments of "Ano...
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Cate Blanchett to make Broadway debut in Chekhov playJan 27, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Cate Blanchett will make her Broadway debut next winter in Anton Chekhov's first - and long-forgotten - play. The Oscar winner and Academy Award nominee ...
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Glenbard West puts modern twist on Greek tales of loveJan 27, 2016 12:00 am - Glenbard West High School students will offer a modern take on Greek mythology's tales of love and its transformative powers during Valentine's weekend when they perform...
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High school drama teacher writes, directs new adaptation of 'Little Women'Jan 27, 2016 12:00 am - When the cast of "Little Women" takes the stage at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, it will be showcasing a new adaptation of the classic novel. This play is written by Bat...
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Mo Willems' 'Elephant and Piggie' coming to CODJan 26, 2016 10:00 pm - “Elephant and Piggie's We are in a Play!” comes to College of DuPage in February as part of a 20-city national tour of the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences. T...
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Second City brings show to College of DuPageJan 26, 2016 10:00 pm - "Hooking Up with The Second City" returns to College of DuPage in time for Valentine's Day. The show will be performed at 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the McAninc...