Fox Country Players stage ‘Sister Act’
Forget Saturday night. This show has "Sunday Morning Fever." Kicking off Fox Country Players' season is the musical comedy "Sister Act," running Oct. 14-16 at Waubonsee Community College's Auditorium in...
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Story of Columbine tragedy told in latest Vero Voce production
As David M. Rodriguez was writing the Director's Note for Vero Voce's production of "Columbinus," he received some news from the theater's co-owner, Dawn Harkins. "Literally, while I was writing...
Everclear will give the people what they want at Elgin Rocktoberfest
When Everclear frontman Art Alexakis went back to school a couple of years ago, he wasn't sure how it would turn out. "I didn't think I was going to like...
Chicago Sinfonietta showcases piano duo in season opener
The pianos are taking over. The instrument will take center stage when the Chicago Sinfonietta presents "Unhinged," which highlights the versatility of the piano. The concert is the first of...
Steel Beam presents Shakespeare, but shorter
If brevity is the soul of wit, then these academics must be geniuses. Kicking off Steel Beam Theatre's 16th season is "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)," a fast-paced...
‘Little Shop’ doo wops onto Elgin stage
Most plants appreciate a little TLC. Sunlight, regular water and perhaps some kind words. Not Audrey II. She's out for blood. See what happens to those who get in the...
Elgin festival puts the Fringe front and center
Sure there will be traditional offerings such as theater and music. But attendees at Elgin Fringe Festival can also expect a bit of the unexpected. Things like burlesque, fire artists,...
Daughtry keeps busy with music, art, family
He may sing "Waiting for Superman," but this year it was Batman that made one of Chris Daughtry's childhood dreams become a reality. "I had my first published cover for...
Daughter with Down syndrome an inspiration for essay, writing career
Nancy Goodfellow is looking to make a difference — one story at a time. Her essay, "My Answered Prayer," is just one example. The Naperville author's story is among those...
‘Naperville,’ a suburban tribute, to be staged at Theater Wit in Chicago
It's time the 'burbs got their fair shake. "I just grew tired of hearing everyone always slamming and dumping on the suburbs — that they're all the same, that they're...