Articles filed under Theater
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Spotlight: ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical’ welcomes holidaysDec 13, 2023 8:00 am - This week’s holiday happenings include Second City at Metropolis; family-friendly shows at Citadel, Otherworld Theaters meanwhile “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” plays at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
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Best Bets: Jay Leno, Mannheim Steamroller, John Mulaney and moreDec 12, 2023 2:30 pm - Actor, author, car aficionado and comedian Jay Leno takes the stage at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., for a night of laughs in Waukegan. $49-$119. geneseetheatr...
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Things to do Dec. 15-21: Holiday light shows, Wintrust Winterland, concerts, 'Messiah,' markets and moreDec 11, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of ...
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Broadway hit 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is coming to ChicagoDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - Take note theater-loving muggles: The Broadway hit "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is coming to Chicago in September. The show will run Sept. 10 to Feb. 1, 2025, at ...
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Wheaton North brings 'The Story of Buddy' to the stage with 'Elf the Musical Jr.'Dec 09, 2023 10:00 pm - YouTube Follow Buddy the Elf, played by Ava Biagini, on his journey to the Big Apple, as he searches for his dad. During his journey, Buddy will find friendship and...
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Jasmine Amy Rogers' star-making performance powers dazzling, Broadway-hopeful 'Boop!'Dec 08, 2023 6:00 am - “Boop! The Betty Boop Musical” — ★ ★ ★ ½ Is it possible to stop a show almost before it begins? Yes, if the show is “Boop! The Betty Boop Musical,” the nearly Broad...
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'A Mad Hatter Affair' in Palatine sends guests through the looking glass for immersive dining experienceDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Ready to go through the looking glass? Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall in Palatine, Chicago Theatrical Productions has transformed The Cosmopolitan event space a...
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Metropolis' 'Christmas Carol' reminds audiences that Dickens' holiday classic is a ghost story at heartDec 06, 2023 12:00 pm - “A Christmas Carol” — ★ ★ ★ For his Metropolis Performing Arts Centre directorial debut, artistic director Brendan Ragan choose “A Christmas Carol,” a longtime trad...
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Things to do Dec. 8-14: Seasonal concerts, Nutcrackers, light shows, markets and moreDec 05, 2023 10:00 pm - Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of ...
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GreenMan Theatre to hold auditions for 'Murder on the DeLorean Express' murder mysteryDec 05, 2023 10:00 pm - Editor's note: Update for change in audition time to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. Actors who are just dying to play a role in a comedic murder mystery are invited to au...