‘Christmas Schooner’ sets sail for Vero Voce stage
The musical about a beloved holiday tradition has become one itself. “This is the third year we’ve done it,” Director Dennis Brown said. “We skipped a year, but it’s the...
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Freemont Street Theater offers low ticket price to welcome new audiences
Ticket prices should never be a barrier to theater. “Theater should be affordable for kids and families, and there are many families who are unable to support some of the...
Chicago a cappella marks 25 years with ‘Silver Bells’ holiday concert
Celebrate a quarter century of Chicago a cappella while ringing in the holidays the vocal ensemble performs in “Holidays a cappella: Silver Bells.” “This Christmas concert is particularly special in...
Vero Voce’s ‘Seasonal Bows’ offers 6 original short plays
This holiday season, beware the ninjas. Elf ninjas, that is. “They’re deadly Elf Ninjas — evil Elf Ninjas,” said Carl Zeitler. “And they’re part of the Secret Santa Society.” The...
Unrehearsed Shakespeare Janus series brings ‘Caesar’ to the stage
The play, quite literally, comes together right before the audience. When the cast of Janus Theatre Company’s production of “Caesar” takes the stage opening night, it will be the first...
Elgin turns back the clock for ‘Old Tyme Holiday Radio Show’
Tune into WETC and turn back the clock. The fictional radio station “Entertaining Elgin” is the setting for “An Elgin Old Tyme Holiday Radio Show 2,” which brings to life...
Kids bring ‘Winnie the Pooh’ to life at Vero Voce
Silly old bear. Leave it to Winnie the Pooh and friends to mistake a simple note from Christopher Robin as something more sinister. “Christopher Robin disappears, leaving a note. And...
Chicago Sinfonietta salutes Diwali with ‘Sea of Light’
It’s time to shine bright. The Chicago Sinfonietta will present “Sea of Light: Reflections on Diwali,” its first-ever concert celebrating the Indian festival of lights, at 8 p.m. Nov. 10...
Chicago a cappella continues 25th year celebration
Perhaps you could call these ensemble members vocal gymnasts. “I call these singers the Cirque du Soleil acrobats of the voice,” Jonathan Miller, founder and artistic director of Chicago a...
Janus Theatre series presents notable plays written by women
At first it’s just like any other Saturday night for Thelma and her daughter, Jessie. They do dinner, and their nails. But within the first few minutes of the “’Night...