Jessi Virtusio

When Gaelic Park Junior Players co-founders Bill Gleason, of Palos Heights, and Phyllis Bierdz, of Oak Forest, had trouble finding plays to produce, the challenge led to some homegrown shows....

Cozy Cloud Cottage, Frango mints, Uncle Mistletoe, the Walnut Room tree and window displays are what one might think of when reminiscing about Christmas at Marshall Field & Co. in...

Kids ages 6-9 star in Kidz Theater productions in Tinley Park. It is an opportunity for the participants to learn the basics of putting a show together as well as...

When Amy Montiel, of Lockport, could not find the authentic cuisine she was looking for when dining out, she opened her own Joliet restaurant. "I have 10 years in this...

Gustav Mahler's moniker may be reflected in the title of Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's next concert but the program also features works by two Illinois-based female composers. Stilian Kirov Conducts Mahler...

Folk music often involves storytelling and Edgar Lee Masters' "Spoon River Anthology" shares stories of the namesake small town's residents. "Spoon River: A Folk Musical," which 23 Miles South Theatre...

Lincoln-Way Area Chorale is not only celebrating Christmas early but also marking a milestone. Silver Sounds of the Season on Nov. 17 at Lincoln-Way East Performing Arts Center in Frankfort...

One way to keep loved ones alive is to do something in their honor. Drummer Jason Bonham has honored his late father, John Bonham, in several ways from filling in...

Real-life co-workers including Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar and Carl Reiner served as some inspiration for Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor." "I've always been a big fan of Neil...

When it comes to musical theater "Hello, Dolly!" has memorable tunes that have stood the test of time. "The show was such a big success when it first came out,"...