Articles filed under Theater
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Michael Urie takes 'Buyer & Cellar' on the roadMar 08, 2014 4:45 am - Michael Urie is finally getting out of the cellar — and hitting the road. The former “Ugly Betty” star is kicking off a mini North American tour with Jonathan Tolins' of...
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Theater events: 'Rock of Ages' returns to ChicagoMar 07, 2014 6:00 am - New at Metropolis Baby Wants Candy, the improv ensemble responsible for the improvised musical of the same name, comes to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre fo...
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Stellar cast makes Griffin revival 'Golden'Mar 07, 2014 4:30 am - Keep your eye on Nate Santana, the star of Griffin Theatre's muscular yet heartfelt revival of Clifford Odets' “Golden Boy.” Santana's intense, marvelously authentic p...
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Global folk tales showcase universal human experiencesMar 07, 2014 12:01 am - If one folk tale has the power to transcend generations and unite a culture, imagine the power of eight folk tales. That's what one Naperville-based organization is invi...
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'Oklahoma' comes to South Elgin High SchoolMar 06, 2014 7:01 am - "Oklahoma," the musical being staged this weekend by South Elgin High School, may be set in a simpler era, but it is filled with complexities. "It's a fun musical with u...
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Saving downtown theaters: Wheaton Grand headlines a long listMar 06, 2014 4:00 am - Walk into the Wheaton Grand Theater today and you're greeted by exposed pipes, peeling plaster, open ceilings, a cold, empty room. See it through the eyes of Jim Atten a...
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Lake Zurich Middle School South students set to perform 'Alice in Wonderland' this weekendMar 06, 2014 12:01 am - Lake Zurich Middle School South students went through dress rehearsal in elaborate costumes for "Alice in Wonderland" Thursday in preparation for this weekend's performa...
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Bryan Cranston plays another 'complicated man'Mar 05, 2014 4:45 am - NEW YORK - Bryan Cranston doesn't need to chase paychecks anymore. His salary for "Breaking Bad" wasn't exactly at drug kingpin levels, but he's secure. So now what? No...
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Maine East opens musical "Once On This Island" March 7Mar 04, 2014 10:00 pm - Maine East musical an unusual, infectious tale set in an exotic locale
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Wheaton Academy to stage 'The Music Man'Mar 03, 2014 10:00 pm - Wheaton Academy's Fine Arts Department will present the classic Broadway musical "The Music Man" at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 6-8, at 900 Prince Crossing R...