Articles filed under Theater
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Judson theater department puts on Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap'Oct 18, 2015 11:00 pm - Judson University Theatre Department opens its fall season with murder mystery writer Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap." The production, which has the distinction of bei...
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Northlight Theatre may be on the moveOct 18, 2015 7:00 am - Award-winning Northlight Theatre considers returning to its hometown
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'Unspeakable' not up to theatricalizing life of Richard PryorOct 17, 2015 7:00 am - “Unspeakable,” a new drama inspired by the life of late comedian Richard Pryor, is filled with head-scratching, “What were they thinking?” moments. Conceived and direct...
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Theater events: Marriott ushers in holiday season early with 'Elf'Oct 16, 2015 6:00 am - ‘Elf' at Marriott Marriott Theatre ushers in the holiday season with its regional premiere of “Elf,” the musical by composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist Chad Begueli...
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Williams Street Rep falls short in tackling 'Gypsy'Oct 16, 2015 6:00 am - First impressions mean a lot in the theater. Unfortunately Williams Street Repertory steps off on the wrong foot even before the curtain parts for its take on the classi...
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Gift Theatre's 'Good for Otto' sounds the call for mental healthOct 15, 2015 6:00 am - The Gift Theatre's near-perfect timing was reflected in Friday's opening of its exquisitely acted world premiere of David Rabe's “Good for Otto.” Had the Chicago storef...
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ECC Theatre presents Lorraine Hansberry's 'To Be Young, Gifted, and Black' Oct. 30-Nov. 8Oct 14, 2015 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College Theatre's fall production of "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black: A Portrait of Lorraine Hansberry in Her Own Words" will be held Friday, Oct. 30, th...
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'Death and Taxes': Comedic whodunit comes to Playhouse 38 in GenevaOct 13, 2015 11:00 pm - "Death and Taxes," written by Pat Cook and directed by Lisa Pivaronas, will be performed this weekend at Playhouse 38 in Geneva. "This must-see comedic whodunit, with fu...
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'Fun Home,' 'Finding Neverland' part of Broadway in Chicago seasonOct 13, 2015 1:00 am - Broadway in Chicago announced Tuesday that its 2016 season of shows will include a Broadway-bound world premiere, Windy City debuts of current Broadway hits "Fun Home" a...
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Saint Viator's stage goes to 'The Birds' in Greek playOct 12, 2015 11:00 pm - Colorful costumes, slapstick comedy and wacky one-liners. It hardly sounds like the makings of a Greek comedy, but that's exactly what Saint Viator High School students ...