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In their holiday era: Naperville family combines love for Taylor Swift, seasonal decor

By Alicia Fabbre
Nov 29, 2023 5:30 AM - A Naperville family has decked the halls in all things Taylor Swift and are wishing people are Merry Swiftmas.
Leading lady gives showstopping turn in Marriott's heartfelt 'Beautiful'

By Barbara Vitello
Nov 13, 2023 5:00 AM - Marriott Theatre's regional premiere of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" is defined by fine acting from Marriott newcomer Kaitlyn Davis, a veteran of the show's 2021 national tour, Chicago veteran Andrew Mueller and director Jessica Fisch, who's revival has wit and reverence.
Goodman Theatre's acclaimed 'The Who's Tommy' opens on Broadway next March

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 26, 2023 8:00 AM - Goodman Theatre announced that the spectacular 30th anniversary production of "The Who's Tommy" that opened last summer in Chicago and recently won nine Joseph Jefferson Awards, will open next March on Broadway under director/co-writer Des McAnuff, who helped the original and Goodman's re-imagined revival.
'You're the franchise': 'A Wonderful World' star honored to play jazz great Louis Armstrong

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 19, 2023 7:53 AM - Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart -- who producer Vanessa Williams describes as "the franchise" -- says he's honored to play jazz legend Louis Armstrong in the (hopefully) Broadway-bound bio-musical "A Wonderful World."
New Writers Theatre artistic director makes an impression with enchanting 'Eurydice'

By Barbara Vitello
Oct 4, 2023 3:04 PM - Warmly acted and exquisitely designed "Eurydice" marks an auspicious debut for new Writers Theatre artistic director Braden Abraham.
Superb storytelling, masterful acting define TimeLine's brilliant 'Lehman Trilogy'

By Barbara Vitello
Sep 29, 2023 12:42 PM - The rise and fall of a financial powerhouse isn't the only story that unfolds in "The Lehman Trilogy" in an exceptional co-production from TimeLine Theatre and Broadway in Chicago.
Funny shtick, random acts of kindness underscore Paramount's 'Little Shop of Horrors'

By Barbara Vitello
Sep 14, 2023 11:27 AM - Director Landree Fleming promised lots of laughs in Paramount Theatre's "Little Shop of Horrors." And the Aurora theater delivers in its revival of the comically macabre musical.
What a homecoming: Broadway vet Lucia Spina dazzles in Marriott's outstanding 'Gypsy'

By Barbara Vitello
Aug 31, 2023 1:06 PM - Broadway veteran Lucia Spina has a mighty voice, but it's her exceptional acting, and that of co-stars Lauren Maria Medina and Nathaniel Stampley, that powers Marriott Theatre's excellent revival of "Gypsy."
4 stars: Paramount Theatre's 'Next to Normal' examines mental illness with candor, compassion

By Barbara Vitello
Aug 4, 2023 12:32 PM - A candid, compassionate examination of mental illness, Paramount Theatre's satisfying "Next to Normal" may not be easy to watch, but the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is one worth experiencing.
Stars align for Evanston resident Jacqueline Williams to perform in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' national tour

By Barbara Vitello
Aug 3, 2023 7:47 AM - Circumstances prevented acclaimed actress Jacqueline Williams from stepping into the Broadway hit "To Kill a Mockingbird" several years ago. Now the Evanston resident is starring opposite Richard Thomas in the national tour, which returns to Chicago's CIBC Theatre next week.

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