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Audience assists in solving ‘Touchtone ‘M’ for Murder’ mystery in Orland Park

May 21, 2019 at 10:43 p.m.

Theater can be passive as the audience watches what unfolds, but Orland Park Theatre Troupe’s latest production offers an interactive experience. In the murder mystery “Touchtone ‘M’ for Murder” July...

‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ makes its way to Merrillville

May 23, 2019 at 8:18 a.m.

It has been more than five decades since Ross Summer Music Theatre was founded by the late Jerauld Reinhart. Finally a show he looked to stage is coming to Merrillville....

Canterbury’s ‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’ offers hopeful message

May 23, 2019 at 8:18 a.m.

The late Jonathan Larson is best known for the Broadway show “Rent.” Insight into the composer and playwright can be found in an autobiographical musical to be staged in Michigan...

Curtain Call’s ‘Urinetown’ hilariously addresses basic needs amid greed, love, revolution

May 21, 2019 at 10:43 p.m.

Curtain Call Theatre’s next production is a satire on capitalism, social irresponsibility and musical theater itself that the show’s director says strikes a chord with young people. The musical “Urinetown”...

Moraine Valley stages Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ in Palos Hills

May 21, 2019 at 10:43 p.m.

William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” may have been first published in the 1600s but Moraine Valley Community College Academic Theater’s outdoor production takes the show into more modern decades. The...

Buona brings ‘the original Italian beef’ from Illinois to Schererville

May 23, 2019 at 8:18 a.m.

One of the sandwiches Chicago is known for nationally is now available in Northwest Indiana. Buona in Schererville marks the 23rd location of the family-owned casual restaurant, which is billed...

Felicia P. Fields performs ‘Why We Sing the Blues’ at Beverly Arts Center

May 21, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

She may be best known for originating the role of Sofia in the Broadway musical “The Color Purple,” but Blue Island resident Felicia P. Fields often sings the blues. “When...

Summer Rhapsody Music Festival returns in Valparaiso

May 23, 2019 at 8:18 a.m.

People looking to get their weekends started early during summer may want to head to downtown Valparaiso on Thursday nights. Summer Rhapsody Music Festival, which is presented by Valparaiso Events,...

Friendship Botanic Gardens salutes Native American heritage

May 23, 2019 at 8:18 a.m.

The Native American Garden is one of several that are part of a nature-filled sanctuary offering cultural, educational and social events in Michigan City. That garden, which is along the...

Guitarist Zakk Wylde takes break from Ozzy Osbourne tour to bring Black Label Society to Joliet

May 21, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

Whether shredding on guitar for legendary heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne or leading his own band, Zakk Wylde commands the stage whenever he performs live. It is a busy summer...

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