Governors State stages comedy ‘Cloud 9’
The actors in "Cloud 9? in University Park are being challenged through the casting required by playwright Caryl Churchill. This includes adults portraying children, a man playing the role of...
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Freedom Hall opens season with Elvis My Way, starring Brandon Bennett
Brandon Bennett first sang for people in high school after his Louisiana drama club teacher asked him to dress as 1950s Elvis Presley for the sock hop. Since then the...
Beverly Theatre Guild begins its 60th season with ‘Grease’
It is a milestone year for "Grease," which debuted on Broadway in 1972. The Beverly Theatre Guild celebrates that 50th anniversary by opening its 60th season by staging the popular...
Chicago native Travon M. Williams among Ailey II dancers to perform in University Park
Travon M. Williams, who is a native Chicagoan, is in his second season with Ailey II. The universally renowned second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York...
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s opening night features music from ‘Porgy and Bess’
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes back baritone Bill McMurray for not one but two performances during its 45th anniversary season. Porgy and Bess on Oct. 15 at Trinity Christian College's Ozinga...
Three-time Grammy nominee Tiempo Libre performs its Cuban-influenced music in Palos Hills
Afro-Caribbean music group Tiempo Libre, which has appeared on TV shows including "Dancing With the Stars" and "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," is making its way to Palos Hills....
Chicago Southland International Film Festival returns Oct. 13-15
Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Iran, Poland, Spain and the United States are represented in selections for the fifth annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival. The event includes in-person screenings from...
South Holland Master Chorale welcomes new music director with Songs of Celebration
South Holland Master Chorale starts its 2022-23 season with a new music director. Conductor Philip J. Bauman took on the role following Albert M. Jackson's retirement after 23 years. "I've...
Orland Square brings back Mini Petting Zoo
A popular event returns for the first time since debuting in 2019 at Orland Square. People can visit with several animals at the Mini Petting Zoo on Sept. 24 in...
Classical Evolve presents a look at process of preparing finalists’ pieces for performance
Fans of behind-the-scenes opportunities may want to check out Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's Classical Evolve. The finals of the fourth annual composer competition take place Sept. 22 at Trinity Christian College's...