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BOO'ze & Spirits Flashlight Tour at Egyptian Theatre July 10
2+ hour ago (282+ words) Egyptian Theatre Marketing and Communications Director Jeanine Holcomb talks Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, about ghost sightings in the balcony of the theater in De Kalb. The balcony is just one of the places in the Egyptian where there have been reports of…...
Stage 212 presents "The Drowsy Chaperone" for three weekends in July
6+ hour ago (224+ words) Stage 212 in downtown La Salle presents "The Drowsy Chaperone," the loving, Tony Award-winning send-up of the Golden Age musical. "The Drowsy Chaperone" will be presented July 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26. Friday evening performances begin at 7: 30 p. m. Saturday and Sunday matinee performances begin at 2: 00 p. m. The…...
Egyptian Theatre to screen classic Mel Brooks films to honor his 100th birthday June 28
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (218+ words) Egyptian Theatre vertical (Mark Busch) The Egyptian Theatre will celebrate the legendary career and comedy of filmmaker Mel Brooks with a special Mel Brooks 100th Birthday Double Feature on Sunday, June 28. In honor of Brooks" milestone 100th birthday, audiences are invited to…...
Festival 56 to present Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors' June 28-July 29
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (170+ words) Festival 56 in Princeton presents what is generally considered Shakespeare's first play, "The Comedy of Errors," as its free offering for theater lovers this year. The play opens at 4: 30 p. m. Sunday, June 28 at Soldiers & Sailors Park. Following performances will run Wednesday and…...
Pop Icons Take Center Stage in Crystal Lake: Two Unforgettable Tribute Concerts on November 7
2+ week, 2+ day ago (163+ words) Raue Center For The Arts - Pop Icons Take Center Stage in Crystal Lake: Two Unforgettable Tribute Concerts on November 7 (Provided) Crystal Lake fans of pop music, mark your calendars! Raue Center For The Arts is hosting two spectacular tribute shows…...
Bad Momz of Comedy brings a moms" night out to downtown Wheaton
3+ week, 5+ day ago (208+ words) Chicago-based comedian Orly K. G founded Bad Momz of Comedy in 2022. The group will perform in downtown Wheaton June 16, 2026. (monika) Grab your girls and get ready to laugh with a special Dinner and Comedy Night Package, featuring Bad Momz of Comedy,…...
Father's Day comes early at Raue Center with "For Fathers Comedy" June 19
3+ week, 5+ day ago (310+ words) Get ready for a night of big laughs and relatable dad humor as Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake presents "For Fathers Comedy" at 8 p. m. Friday, June 19. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of comedians, Fathers Comedy is the ultimate…...
The Comedy Vault June lineup brings WGN stars, teacher comics and more
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (623+ words) Nationally touring comedians, internet personalities and fan-favorite television personalities are set to take the stage at The Comedy Vault in June. From stand-up stars seen on Netflix and late-night television to special live events and WGN-TV favorites, the downtown Batavia…...
Paramount presents The Second City's "Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons' at Aurora's Copley Theatre
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (283+ words) Shaw Local Paramount presents The Second City's "Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons' at Aurora's Copley Theatre The Second City returns to Paramount's Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora with their latest revue, "Laughing For All the Wrong Reasons" May 28-June…...
Godspell" opens summer season at Timber Lake Playhouse, May 29 to June 7
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (221+ words) Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll opens its 65th main stage season with "Godspell," playing May 29 through June 7. Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, the groundbreaking musical was conceived and originally directed by John Micheal Trebleck. It features the…...