'Heathers' stage musical a timely and relevant take on high school life by Sun-times

By Mary Houlihan | For the Sun-Times Beloved books and films have long served as ... The post ‘Heathers’ stage musical a timely and relevant take on high school life appeare…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 2:52pm on February 23, 2016☆⚑

Joel Grey, now unburdened and emboldened, tells his story in new memoir by Sun-times

On a recent New York afternoon, Joel Grey, 83, was in high spirits, marking the publication of his memoir, "Master of Ceremonies." For a performer who hid who he was for decades, Grey is now…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:57am on February 18, 2016☆⚑

Andrea Goss: 'Cabaret' national tour is 'a dream' by Sun-times

The national tour of the thrilling musical "Cabaret" is about to launch and it's led by a young woman who knows it intimately. After all, Andrea Goss watched it for a year on Broadway " from…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 2:30pm on February 11, 2016☆⚑

Marc Salem mines his audience for mind-blowing experience by Sun-times

BY TRICIA DESPRES | FOR THE SUN-TIMES As a child, Marc Salem knew what he was ... The post Marc Salem mines his audience for mind-blowing experience appeared first on Chicago Enterta…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 1:00pm on February 11, 2016☆⚑

Tony-nominated actor Ken Watanabe battling stomach cancer by Sun-times

A publicist for Ken Watanabe says the Tony Award- and Oscar-nominated actor has been forced to delay his return to Broadway's "The King and I" while he battles stomach cancer. The post Tony-…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 2:12pm on February 9, 2016☆⚑

Jimmy Buffett stage musical to premiere at California theater by Sun-times

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK " The Jimmy Buffett musical will make ... The post Jimmy Buffett stage musical to premiere at California theater appeared first on Chicago En…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:53pm on February 3, 2016☆⚑

'Love Story' actors Ryan O'Neal, Ali MacGraw, return to Harvard 45 years later by Sun-times

BY PHILIP MARCELO | ASSOCIATED PRESS CAMBRIDGE, Mass. " Actors Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal ... The post ‘Love Story’ actors Ryan O’Neal, Ali MacGraw, return to H…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:08am on February 2, 2016☆⚑

'Grease: Live': Vanessa Hudgens performs a day after dad's death by Sun-times

Associated Press Vanessa Hudgens will take the stage in Fox's "Grease: Live" tonight in honor ... The post ‘Grease: Live': Vanessa Hudgens performs a day after dad’s death appear…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 7:34pm on January 31, 2016☆⚑

Verdi's 'Nabucco' returns in force to the Lyric Opera stage by Sun-times

By Kyle MacMillan | For the Sun-Times Sibling treachery, religious conversion, romantic rivalry and a ... The post Verdi’s ‘Nabucco’ returns in force to the Lyric Oper…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 3:39pm on January 24, 2016☆⚑

Bette Midler to return to Broadway in 'Hello, Dolly!' by Sun-times

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press NEW YORK " It's a match made in musical ... The post Bette Midler to return to Broadway in 'Hello, Dolly!' appeared first on Chicago Entertainment - C…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:43pm on January 19, 2016☆⚑

'Pinocchio' musical latest neighborly offering from Portage Park's Filament Theatre by Sun-times

By Mary Houlihan | For the Sun-Times As a child, Tyler Beattie loved fairy tales. ... The post ‘Pinocchio’ musical latest neighborly offering from Portage Park’s Filam…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 1:00pm on January 13, 2016☆⚑

Character actor Richard Libertini, a Second City alum, dies at 82 by Sun-times

By Derrik J. Lang | Associated Press The comedic character actor Richard Libertini has died. He ... The post Character actor Richard Libertini, a Second City alum, dies at 82 appeare…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 7:28pm on January 12, 2016☆⚑

Ready to see a play set in a New York hotel " at a New York hotel? by Sun-times

A play that imagines what it might have been like had Marilyn Monroe, Albert Einstein, Joe DiMaggio and Sen. Joe McCarthy met in a hotel room in 1953 will make its New York debut next month …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:17pm on January 7, 2016☆⚑

The laughs are right on track at Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival by Sun-times

By Selena Fragassi | For the Sun-Times The laughs keep coming at the Chicago Sketch ... The post The laughs are right on track at Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival appeared first on Chicag…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 9:00am on January 7, 2016☆⚑

Redmoon Theater flames out, will shut down operations by Sun-times

Redmoon Theater, the Chicago company know for the ill-fated Great Chicago Fire Festival and other ... The post Redmoon Theater flames out, will shut down operations appeared first on Chicago…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 4:30pm on December 21, 2015☆⚑

Second City Theatricals names Brian Loevner managing producer by Sun-times

Brian Loevner has been named managing producer for Second City Theatricals, it was announced today ... The post Second City Theatricals names Brian Loevner managing producer appeared first o…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 2:27pm on December 3, 2015☆⚑

'Book of Mormon' Chicago tickets on sale Nov. 30 by Sun-times

Single tickets for the return of “The Book of Mormon” will go on sale Nov. ... The post ‘Book of Mormon’ Chicago tickets on sale Nov. 30 appeared first on Chicago Ent…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:59am on November 23, 2015☆⚑

Singers, dancers in perpetual motion in Susan Stroman's grand 'Merry Widow' by Sun-times

By Kyle MacMillan | For the Sun-Times A ridiculously rich widow and loads of suitors. ... The post Singers, dancers in perpetual motion in Susan Stroman’s grand ‘Merry Widow…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 3:32pm on November 15, 2015☆⚑

Nutcrackers, Scrooges and caroling and more: Our holiday show guide is here by Sun-times

Compiled by Selena Fragassi | For the Sun-Times O, Christmas Tree! In case you didn't ... The post Nutcrackers, Scrooges and caroling and more: Our holiday show guide is here appeared f…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 9:00am on November 12, 2015☆⚑

Metropolitan Opera brings Johan Botha's 'Tannhaeuser' to the world by Sun-times

By Mike Silverman | Associated Press Deep into the third act of Wagner's "Tannhaeuser," the title ... The post Metropolitan Opera brings Johan Botha’s ‘Tannhaeuser’…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 7:14pm on October 29, 2015☆⚑

Real voices tell the deeper story of Louisiana oil 'Spill' by Sun-times

By Mary Houlihan | For the Sun-Times In the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of ... The post Real voices tell the deeper story of Louisiana oil ‘Spill’ appeared first on Chic…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 6:00pm on October 27, 2015☆⚑

Lyric's madcap 'Cinderella' charms with wild costumes, inventive effects by Sun-times

By Kyle MacMillan | For the Sun-Times Few fairy tales are more universal or enduring ... The post Lyric's madcap 'Cinderella' charms with wild costumes, inventive effects appeared first…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 4:35pm on October 5, 2015☆⚑

David Rabe retools 'Good for Otto' for world premiere at Gift Theatre by Sun-times

BY MARY HOULIHAN | FOR THE SUN-TIMES A short piece, originally created for a fundraiser, ... The post David Rabe retools ‘Good for Otto’ for world premiere at Gift Theatre a…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 4:02pm on September 29, 2015☆⚑

Star of 'A Gentleman's Guide' tour thrilled to be dying over and over by Sun-times

By Mark Kennedy | Associated Press They met for the first time across a crowded ... The post Star of ‘A Gentleman’s Guide’ tour thrilled to be dying over and over appe…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 9:00am on September 26, 2015☆⚑

British playwright captures volatile emotions with 'Sucker Punch' by Sun-times

By Mary Houlihan | For the Sun-Times The 1980s were a defining decade for British ... The post British playwright captures volatile emotions with ‘Sucker Punch’ appeared fir…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 3:00pm on September 23, 2015☆⚑