Articles filed under Theater
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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...
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30 years later, West Chicago actress and Chicago director revisit 'A View From the Bridge' at Shattered GlobeSep 06, 2023 11:00 pm - In hindsight, casting Eileen Niccolai as Beatrice Carbone in Shattered Globe Theatre's 1993 production of Arthur Miller's “A View From the Bridge” probably wasn't ideal....
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Spotlight: Ronnie Marmo returns as Lenny Bruce at the North Shore CenterSep 06, 2023 6:00 am - Red Orchid premiere A Red Orchid Theatre premieres "Revolution," the latest play by ensemble member Brett Neveu ("Eric LaRue," "The Malignant Ampersands"). Ensemble memb...
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What a homecoming: Broadway vet Lucia Spina dazzles in Marriott's outstanding 'Gypsy'Aug 31, 2023 12:00 pm - “Gypsy” - ★ ★ ★ ★ A formidable role requires a prodigious talent. And Marriott Theatre's outstanding revival of “Gypsy” has such a powerhouse in Lucia Spina. Eighteen y...
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Best bets: Pentatonix, Elgin Fringe Festival, Greta Van Fleet, Shedd after-hoursAug 30, 2023 6:00 am - Happy Fringe-y birthday The Elgin Fringe Festival returns for its 10th year with even more cutting-edge performances. Built around Fringe Central at the Side Street Stud...
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MadKap Productions presents 'A Chorus Line'Aug 29, 2023 11:00 pm - MadKap Productions presents "A Chorus Line" for 16 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., in downtown Skokie, at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 ...
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On stage: Northlight Theatre, Curious Theatre Branch herald fall season with new worksAug 29, 2023 6:00 am - World premiere Curious Theatre Branch opens its 35th season with the premiere of "Moon at the Bottom of the Ocean," a comedy by Bryn Magnus about a respected author with...
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Welcome to the show: ECC Arts Center opens the curtain on new seasonAug 24, 2023 11:00 pm - The Elgin Community College Arts Center is gearing up for the fall 2023-24 season, filled with diverse performances for the college and community. The season starts with...