Scotty McCreery continues to top the charts
Country singer-songwriter Scotty McCreery has done a lot of things since winning the Season 10 "American Idol" crown in 2011, including charting Top 10 singles and No. 1 albums on...
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Under the Streetlamp endures through some changes
Shonn Wiley portrayed Bob Gaudio in the production of "Jersey Boys," the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago, for more...
Riverfront’s ‘Da’ tells universal story of family drama
Millie Collins Schwartz, who is directing "Da" for The Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora, believes the show presents a theme to which everyone can identify. "The complicated relationships between children and...
‘Cabaret’ gains new relevance in current political times
Although "Cabaret" was written in 1966 about 1930s Berlin, the ideas presented in the musical are as pertinent today as they were then, according to Katie Spelman, who is directing...
‘Time Stands Still’ examines dilemma of war reporting
"War and tragedy are a backdrop to this play about relationships which asks how we decide how much we can sacrifice for the ones that we love," said Director Connie...
Riverfront offers cheer in face of long winter
As certain as the temperature going below zero in the Fox Valley area during winter, The Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora annually presents a farce or comedy for its first show...
Riverfront continues annual tradition with ‘Christmas Carol’
For Jackson Schultz, actor, choreographer and master of ceremonies in The Riverfront Playhouse's adapted production of "A Christmas Carol," a successful show means making a connection. "There are these beautiful...
Second City revue offers a sassier take on the holidays
Kimberly Michelle Vaughn, who has worked with The Second City sketch and improvisational comedy troupe for three years, never worries about not having a comeback while on stage. "Mistakes happen,"...
Lead actor creates his own elf for Paramount show
The big question for the production team of the Paramount Theatre in presenting "Elf the Musical," which is based on the 2003 film "Elf" starring comedian Will Ferrell as Buddy...
Frank Caliendo prefers laughter over controversy
Comedian, actor and impressionist Frank Caliendo performs a clean, family-friendly act, but even he is not sure how it got that way. "Maybe it's because I have kids," said Caliendo...