Articles filed under Theater
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Zombies, elves and more: 5 ideas for the weekendOct 23, 2015 1:00 am - The countdown to Halloween continues this weekend with Elgin's annual Nightmare on Chicago Street. But other suburban options abound - from political humor in Rosemont t...
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Batavia High School presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Nov. 6-7Oct 22, 2015 11:00 pm - October 20, 2015 - Batavia High School presents William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," one of the most beloved plays in the history of theater. Adapted and d...
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Lookingglass delivers gleefully acted 'Treasure Island'Oct 22, 2015 6:00 am - When it comes to “Treasure Island,” adaptation not imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel has inspired many. The latest comes ...
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Danai Gurira: Zombie killer and thoughtful playwrightOct 21, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Danai Gurira is a rising star in the theater, the author of powerful, often harrowing plays. When she's not doing that, you can find her chopping up zombies. ...
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Weekend picks: Peter Frampton, guests play NCCOct 21, 2015 6:00 am - Talking guitar Peter Frampton is joined by guests Gordon Kennedy and singer-guitarist Julian Frampton, Peter's son, for his “Raw, An Acoustic Tour” concert on Thursday a...
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'Chicago,' 'Riverdance' return to Windy City in 2016Oct 21, 2015 1:00 am - Two shows that became international hits in the 1990s are returning to Chicago next year in special 20th anniversary national tours. "Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary W...
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Lupita Nyong'o to take play 'Eclipsed' to BroadwayOct 20, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o will make the leap to Broadway this winter, bringing the harrowing play "Eclipsed" to the Great White Way. The play by Danai ...
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Children's Theatre of Elgin presents 'The Adventures of Aladdin'Oct 19, 2015 11:00 pm - Now in its 28th season, Children's Theatre of Elgin will offer a modern take on a classic story with "The Adventures of Aladdin." Performances are Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2...
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Annaleigh Ashford channels her inner canine for 'Sylvia'Oct 19, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - For her latest Broadway role, Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford took acting lessons from someone very close to her - her dog. The actress' toy Australi...
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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...