Lake Forest Theatre takes on ‘Young Frankenstein’ musical
October will be a busy month for Steve Malone, managing artistic director of the new Lake Forest Theatre. In addition to directing the theatre's second show, a production of Mel...
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Park Ridge native George Brant’s ‘Grizzly Mama’ gets Midwest premiere
The Park Ridge Library was on to acclaimed playwright George Brant early. Today, Brant's plays are sought after by the likes of Anne Hathaway and New York's Metropolitan Opera. His...
60 Things to Do in Chicago in October
Gourd Mountain at Fall Bulb Fest in Glencoe Photo: Robin Carlson Oct. 1–Nov. 18 Art Erik Beehn Evanston Although artist Erik Beehn was raised in a hotel on the Las Vegas...
Five Hamilton Alternatives for Five Types of Hamilton Fans
Catch the spirit of Ham for a fraction of the price.
Northlight’s ‘City of Conversation’ set when Democrats, Republicans mingled
Just ask anyone with family on the opposing sides of the political fence: The prospect of Thanksgiving is fraught with fear and loathing. But the prospect of big dinners and...
Writers Theatre’s taut ‘Julius Caesar’ goes for bigger payoff
Like most of Shakespeare's history-inspired plays, "Julius Caesar" usually requires a long sit. Do the text word for word and the bloody tale of politics, ambition and back-stabbing co-workers clocks...
Drury Lane’s ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ set on Maxwell Street
Even if you've never seen "Smokey Joe's Cafe," you'll know the show's songs: "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog," "Stand By Me," "Yakety Yak," "On Broadway" — the 39-song tuner celebrates the...
59 Things to Do in Chicago in September
Jenny Lewis Photo: Hayne Palmour/San Diego Union-Tribune Sept. 1 R&B Lauryn Hill Highland Park In purchasing a Lauryn Hill ticket, fans run several risks. First, there’s the chance Hill won’t...
‘How to Succeed in Business’ a satire about the unskilled
For five years, actor Ari Butler has had up-close and personal access to the most exclusive halls of corporate power. In between theatre shows, Butler travels the world at the...
Musical theater luminaries turn up the wattage in ‘Leading Ladies’
New York City has the famed 54 Below and Don't Tell Mama. But for cabaret venues closer to home, the pickings are slim. Oakbrook Terrace's Drury Lane Theatre hopes to...