Articles filed under Theater
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Theater events: Kokandy revives musical homage to Gertrude SteinJul 17, 2015 6:00 am - 'Loving Repeating' Kokandy Productions revives "Loving Repeating," a musical homage chronicling the life of writer Gertrude Stein from her student days during the l...
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Faith and forgiveness underscore Steppenwolf's 'Grand Concourse'Jul 17, 2015 6:00 am - In a play about faith and forgiveness set in a parish soup kitchen, a stately old church makes the perfect backdrop. Dark and imposing, the house of worship looming over...
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5 hot ideas for suburban fun this weekendJul 17, 2015 1:00 am - Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s this weekend. So if you've been longing for some summer heat, we have an outdoor concert pick, a couple of fests and a na...
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Cricket Theater performancesJul 17, 2015 1:00 am - Cricket Theatre Co., a not-for-profit troupe for actors ages 8 to 18 based in Lake Zurich, will host three musical performances in late July. Children entering grades 2 ...
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Shakespearean gamble pays dividends for Oak Brook's First FolioJul 16, 2015 1:15 pm - William Shakespeare's “The Winter's Tale” is often categorized as a “problem play” since it doesn't neatly fit labels as a comedy or tragedy. The play also poses challen...
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Metropolis' 'Moon Over Buffalo' delivers laughs, but few thrillsJul 15, 2015 6:00 am - The actors in Eclectic Theatre Company's “Moon Over Buffalo” embrace every improbability and perform with gusto every bit of slapstick director David Belew throws their ...
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'The Wiz' brings snappy, modern twists to OzJul 14, 2015 11:00 pm - "The Wizard of Oz" is undeniably one of America's most iconic and beloved movies. So familiar, it's the picture of cinematic contentment. As Dorothy says, "There's no p...
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Chicago theater pioneer dies at 87Jul 14, 2015 1:00 am - Abena Joan P. Brown, co-founder and longtime president of the eta Creative Arts Foundation on Chicago's South Side and a pioneer in and tireless advocate for African Ame...
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Not your typical musical: Elgin Summer Theatre's 'Next to Normal'Jul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - In the seven years since Elgin Summer Theatre began showcasing musicals, it has presented some of the most beloved and familiar musicals of our time, such as "Annie," "G...
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Geneva's Shakespeare in the Park brings 'Twelfth Night' to Island ParkJul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - Confusion, cross dressing, chaos and comedy take center stage at Geneva Shakespeare in the Park on July 18 in The Bard's classic comedy "Twelfth Night." After twins Vio...