Articles filed under Theater
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Metropolis' funny, spirited 'Addams Family' revival among its bestSep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - “The Addams Family” — ★ ★ ★ ½ In 2009, “The Addams Family” premiered in Chicago. Based on cartoonist/illustrator Charles Addams' comically macabre characters, the B...
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Lake Park High theater to put on children's play 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp'Sep 19, 2023 11:00 pm - The Lake Park theater department kicks off their 2023-24 season with the children's play, "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The performance will ...
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Village Theatre Guild to hold auditions for 'A Doll's House, Part 2'Sep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Village Theatre Guild will hold auditions for "A Doll's House, Part 2" by Lucas Hnath on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 22-23, at the theater located at the corner of Park Blvd...
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Masterful 'Hamilton' returns for extended run at Chicago's Nederlander TheatreSep 14, 2023 11:00 pm - “Hamilton” — ★ ★ ★ ★ Three years and eight months after it departed Chicago, “Hamilton” has returned. Embraced by audiences and acclaimed by critics during its ini...
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Funny shtick, random acts of kindness underscore Paramount's 'Little Shop of Horrors'Sep 14, 2023 11:00 am - YouTube Lots of laughs. That's what director Landree Fleming promised Paramount Theatre's revival of #8220;Little Shop of Horrors#8221; would deliver to audiences. #822...
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Spotlight: 'Hamilton' returns, 'Lehman Trilogy' premieres, Chicago celebrates playwright Pearl CleageSep 13, 2023 11:00 pm - 'Hamilton' returns Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton returns to Chicago, where its initial run lasted more than th...
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Fundraiser for Biden to star Broadway royaltySep 13, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Broadway royalty will be out in force Monday when stars like Sara Bareilles, Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt perform in a fundrai...
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Freud to retire as head of Lyric Opera of Chicago at end of seasonSep 13, 2023 1:00 am - Anthony Freud will retire as general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago at the end of the season, ending a 13-year tenure. Freud, who made the announcement Wednesday...
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Go on a coming-of-age journey with Wego Drama's production of 'A Monster Calls'Sep 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 2023-24 theatrical season with the direct from London premiere of "A Monster Calls." This powerful prod...
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Joyful performances of Johnny Cash's greatest hits buoy Drury Lane's 'Ring of Fire'Sep 08, 2023 3:00 pm - “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” — ★ ★ ½ As a jukebox musical, “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” is second-tier. But as a tribute concert to a count...