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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

‘MLK Project’ a powerful history lesson for children, adults of all races by Sun-Times

"The MLK Project: The Fight or Civil Rights" opens Jan. 24 at Chicago Children's Theatre. The post ‘MLK Project’ a powerful history lesson for children, adults of all races appea…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:00PM
Sunday, January 18, 2015

Lyric’s ‘Magic Victrola’ holds attention of fans young and old by Sun-Times

By Andrew Patner/For the Sun-Times Building future audiences for what used to be called “the ... The post Lyric’s ‘Magic Victrola’ holds attention of fans young and o…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:40PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Chicago Sinfonietta, DuSable Museum among planned MLK Day celebrations by Sun-Times

BY MISHA DAVENPORT | FOR THE SUN-TIMES Sujari Britt has been called a cello virtuoso, ... The post Chicago Sinfonietta, DuSable Museum among planned MLK Day celebrations appeared first …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:55PM
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

HIJINKS celebrates move to iO with comedy marathon by Sun-Times

HIJINKS has new home. The Chicago-based sketch comedy collective will now be presenting its “high-concept comedy ... The post HIJINKS celebrates move to iO with comedy marathon appear…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:31PM
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Chicago’s winter/spring theater season an eclectic mix by Sun-Times

With the New Year comes the next half of the current theater season, and a closer look reveals a vibrant landscape of works. The post Chicago’s winter/spring theater season an eclectic…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:00PM
Thursday, January 1, 2015

Chicago’s Gary Griffin ‘Honeymoons’ on Broadway by Sun-Times

BY CATEY SULLIVAN | FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except ... The post Chicago’s Gary Griffin ‘Honeymoons’ on Broadway appeared first on Ch…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:00AM
Sunday, December 21, 2014

Holiday helper — Show of the Day: ‘The Santaland Diaries’ by Sun-Times

Once upon a time, author David Sedaris worked at Macy’s Santaland display and all hell ... The post Holiday helper — Show of the Day: ‘The Santaland Diaries’ appeared first …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:34PM
Thursday, December 18, 2014

‘School of Rock’ headed to Broadway stage by Sun-Times

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK — Rockers, rejoice: The Broadway musical “Rock ... The post ‘School of Rock’ headed to Broadway stage appeared first on Chica…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:54PM

Holiday helper — Show of the day: ‘Holidazed and Confused’ by Sun-Times

If you’re fed up with being on your best behavior, like abstaining from making a fool ... The post Holiday helper — Show of the day: ‘Holidazed and Confused’ appeared first …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:43PM

Sherlock Holmes is hot on the trail in Raven Theatre’s spirited ‘Christmas Goose’ by Sun-Times

Raven Theatre’s “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose” returns for it’s fourth year and once again proves to be a sturdy holiday tradition. The post Sherlock Holmes i…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:15PM
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Victory Gardens hosts ‘We Must Breathe: A Response from Chicago Playwrights and Poets by Sun-Times

It's sold out, but you can still stream it live. On Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater presents We Must Breathe: A Response from Chicago Playwrights and Poets, a g…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:34PM
Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Cirque Dreams ‘Holidaze’ ready to razzle-dazzle Chicago by Sun-Times

“Cirque Dreams Holidaze” will be presented Dec. 17-21 at the Chicago Theatre. The post Cirque Dreams ‘Holidaze’ ready to razzle-dazzle Chicago appeared first on Chicago Ente…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:00AM
Monday, December 15, 2014

Holiday helper — show of the day: ‘Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale’ by Sun-Times

It’s a Twisted Christmas with this new musical helmed by ’80s hair metal alum Dee ... The post Holiday helper — show of the day: ‘Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christm…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:03PM
Friday, December 12, 2014

Rob Schneider stays true to his brand of stand-up by Sun-Times

“Most people don’t care about what I think about history or politics when they come see me, but if I can find ways to sneak it in there, I’m going to do it,” explains Schneider. The …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:59AM
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Playwright Lisa D’Amour returns to New Orleans for ‘Airline Highway’ by Sun-Times

Playwright Lisa D’Amour adds to the Southern literature tradition with her new play “Airline Highway,” which features a large ensemble of memorable characters straight out of New Orlea…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 09:30AM
Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles heads to Broadway via ‘Chicago’ by Sun-Times

Jennifer Nettles is bound from Sugarland to Chicago, via Broadway. The post Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles heads to Broadway via ‘Chicago’ appeared first on Chicago Entertain…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:11AM
Monday, December 8, 2014

Some key moments in The Auditorium Theatre’s 125-year history by Sun-Times

It’s the oldest theater in Chicago and on Tuesday, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University will again be the talk about town as it celebrates the 125th anniversary. The post Some ke…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:30PM
Sunday, December 7, 2014

‘Anna Bolena’ cast delivers strong performance at Lyric Opera by Sun-Times

"Anna Bolena" is a thrilling new production at Lyric Opera, featuring a strong all-American cast as well as a focused pit debut by conductor Patrick Summers. The post ‘Anna Bolena̵…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:44PM
Saturday, November 29, 2014

Mellencamp-King musical ‘Ghost Brothers’ is a bust by Sun-Times

BY CATEY SULLIVAN | FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA It took more than 15 years of collaboration, ... The post Mellencamp-King musical ‘Ghost Brothers’ is a bust appeared first on Chicag…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 10:52AM
Thursday, November 27, 2014

The Sun-Times Mix — Cool Things to Do Nov. 28-30, 2014 by Sun-Times

No weekend plans yet? The Sun-Times entertainment staff has plenty of suggestions that just might ... The post The Sun-Times Mix — Cool Things to Do Nov. 28-30, 2014 appeared first on …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:30AM
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

‘Grinch’ musical draws its look straight from the book by Sun-Times

As villains go, he’s a corker: His heart is full of dirty socks. He has termites in his smile. Given a choice between hanging with him and a seasick crocodile? Easy. The crocodile wins. Th…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:17PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

‘Porgy and Bess’ retains its musical theater intimacy at Lyric Opera by Sun-Times

BY WYNNE DELACOMA | FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA Battles still flare when opera companies present American ... The post ‘Porgy and Bess’ retains its musical theater intimacy at Lyric…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:13PM
Friday, November 7, 2014

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s ‘Legends’ adds more thrills to program by Sun-Times

You can’t think “circus” and not think “Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.” The post Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s ‘Legends’ adds more thrills to program ap…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:18PM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

How the ‘Of Mice and Men’ broadcast happened by Sun-Times

BY DAVID KENNEDY / ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW  YORK — A new James Franco flick hits movie ... The post How the ‘Of Mice and Men’ broadcast happened appeared first on Chicago Entert…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:31AM

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