Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody Bring Afternoon of Entertaining Conversation to the MAC
The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) on the campus of the College of DuPage is welcoming Mandy Patinkin back to its stage.
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Goodman Theatre’s 47th Annual “A Christmas Carol” Premieres November 16, 2024
Chicago’s Goodman Theatre announced that rehearsals for the 47th annual production of A Christmas Carol, “the greatest seasonal story of all” (Chicago Tribune), are
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Writers Theatre’s Compassionate One-Person Play “Every Brilliant Thing” to run October 31, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Glencoe’s Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Artistic Director Braden Abraham, recently announced the premiere of Every Brilliant
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Homer’s Epic “Odyssey” to be Read Aloud at National Hellenic Museum’s “Homerathon”
The ancient Greek poet Homer’s Odyssey is arguably considered the greatest adventure story ever told, inspiring many contemporary literary adaptations and films about heroes embarking on fateful and twisting journeys as they make their way home. On October 25 & 26, 2024, the National Hellenic Museum (NHM) and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Department of Classics and Mediterranean Studies will present their popular “Homerathon”, a reading of the Odyssey aloud in its entirety with public participation.
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“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” Coming to Marriott Theatre
Get ready to jumpstart your holiday celebrations. The Marriott Theatre recently announced that it will stage one of America’s most
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Lookingglass Theatre Names Jamey Lundblad Managing Director
The Tony Award-winning company announced new Board leadership as it sets to return with a new business model in tow
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Tony Award-Winning Actress Kelli O’Hara to Receive the Sarah Siddons Society Award
The Sarah Siddons Society will present its 2024 Award to Tony Award-winner and eight-time nominee Kelli O’Hara, whose numerous Broadway
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Steppenwolf Theatre Announces Broadway’s Brian d’Arcy James – Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 2 Performances Only
Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Mark Cortale are pleased to announce two lively musical performances with five-time Tony Award nominee Brian d’Arcy James on Saturday, December 7, 2024 (3 pm & 7:30 pm) in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago
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Sundance Institute Selects Three Finalists to Host the Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the final phase of its Request for Proposal (RFP) process to host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027, and sadly Chicago did not make the cut.
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The Second City’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater Promises Seasonal Hilarity This Fall at Paramount’s Copley Theatre
It’s the funniest time of the year! Prepare for a hilarious holiday season as the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, presents The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater, November 21-December 23 at Paramount’s Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
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