Articles filed under Theater
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Style surpasses substance in Drury Lane’s visually arresting ‘Da Vinci Code’Apr 23, 2025 9:10 am - Stylish design and solid acting make up for an overly long, excessively plotty “Da Vinci Code,” running through June 1 at Drury Lane Theatre.
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Spotlight: Aurora’s Paramount stages cirque-inspired ‘Cats’ revivalApr 22, 2025 4:03 pm - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre debuts its cirque-inspired revival of “Cats,” BrightSide Theatre stages a new adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and the Metropolis rocks out with “Rock of Ages.”
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Glenbard North Theatre presents comedy musical ‘The Addams Family’Apr 22, 2025 1:54 pm - Glenbard North High School performs The Addams Family musical about Wednesday falling in love with a "normal" boy, causing chaos when their families meet.
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Things to do April 25 to May 1: Chris Redd, Riverdance 30, Fear No Art Fest and moreApr 22, 2025 10:37 am - Mark your calendar for Chris Redd’s standup show at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, the College of Lake County’s Fear No Art Festival, Cantigny’s Tulip Sip and Stroll, Black Violin at the Belushi Performance Hall and more happening this week.
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Maine West’s spring play, ‘A Monster Calls,’ tackles loss, griefApr 21, 2025 10:37 am - Maine West High School’s spring production tackles grief and loss in a coming-of-age play about a boy forced to face his mother's illness.
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Glenbard East Theatre to bring wit and charm to Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’Apr 18, 2025 3:07 pm - Glenbard East High School's theater department will perform Oscar Wilde's comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest" on April 24-26. The satirical play follows two young men who create fake identities to escape their obligations and fall in love.
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Geneva High brings ‘Seussical’ to life in playful musical rompApr 18, 2025 2:15 pm - Geneva High School's theater department presents the musical "Seussical," a fun show inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss and featuring memorable songs and characters.
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‘Sister Act’ brings disco-era fun to Wego Drama’s 2024-25 seasonApr 18, 2025 1:44 pm - Wego Drama is presenting the musical comedy "Sister Act," a reimagining of the beloved 1990s film about a singer who witnesses a murder and goes into hiding in a convent.
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Northlight announces 50th anniversary seasonApr 18, 2025 1:42 pm - On Friday, Northlight Theatre announced its 50th anniversary, the last one in Skokie before the company returns to its original home in Evanston in fall 2026.
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Smooth sailing: Sweeping score, beautiful singing make Marriott’s ‘Titanic’ a must-seeApr 18, 2025 12:39 pm - Spoiler alert: The ship sinks, but Marriott Theatre’s magnificent, robustly sung, impressively designed revival of “Titanic the Musical” sails smoothly under the direction of Marriott newcomer Connor Gallagher.