Articles filed under Theater
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Relationships at the heart of politically inspired 'A Distinct Society' at Writers TheatreJul 07, 2023 10:00 am - “A Distinct Society” - ★ ★ ★ A political decree inspired “A Distinct Society,” but writer/director Kareem Fahmy says his one-act, in its Midwest premiere at Writers The...
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Spotlight: 'Cymbeline' in the parks and roller-skating tuner 'Xanadu' closes Metropolis seasonJul 07, 2023 6:00 am - Free Shakespeare Midsommer Flight stages “Cymbeline,” William Shakespeare's tale that includes star-crossed lovers, mistaken identity and lost children reunited. The tal...
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'Next to Normal' casts Lisle native in Small Town Theatrics productionJul 05, 2023 11:00 pm - Small Town Theatrics is gearing up for its 14th season where they will be presenting the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Next to Normal," with Lisle native and recent Carnegie M...
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Need a reason to go to the theater? Drury Lane's masterful revival of the farcical thriller '39 Steps' is the answerJul 05, 2023 4:00 pm - “The 39 Steps” - ★ ★ ★ ½ As the applause died down opening night of Drury Lane Theatre's merry revival of “The 39 Steps,” my seatmate turned to me, beaming. “This is the...
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GreenMan Theatre Troupe marks 20th year with 'Eight to the Bar/ista' 10-minute play festivalJul 04, 2023 11:00 pm - In celebration of its 20th year as Elmhurst community theater, GreenMan Theatre Troupe will present "Eight to the Bar/ista," an evening of eight 10-minute plays. Perform...
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Marriott's joyful 'Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story' a fitting salute to a rock 'n' roll pioneerJul 03, 2023 4:45 pm - “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Exiting Marriott Theatre following the opening of “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story,” I overheard an audience member reflecting on ...
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COD's College Theater puts on 'Once Upon a Mattress'Jul 02, 2023 11:00 pm - College of DuPage College Theater is presenting "Once Upon a Mattress" on July 6-16. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday in the Belushi Performanc...
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Pioneering Lookingglass Theatre pauses productions to 're-imagine our future'Jun 30, 2023 1:00 am - Lookingglass Theatre, the pioneering Chicago ensemble founded by Northwestern University graduates including "Friends" alum David Schwimmer, announced Friday it will...
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Goodman delivers magnificent 4-star revival of 'The Who's Tommy'Jun 28, 2023 8:00 pm - “The Who's Tommy” - ★ ★ ★ ★ If Goodman Theatre's incandescent revival of “The Who's Tommy” does nothing else, it reminds rockers (aging and otherwise) why they love the ...
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Bethany Thomas plays the godmother of rock 'n' roll in Northlight's 'Marie and Rosetta'Jun 27, 2023 6:00 am - Hail godmother of rock Northlight Theatre concludes its season with "Marie and Rosetta," George Brant's two-hander play with music about gospel singer and guitarist Sist...