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Mitch Albom: Comic from deaf family proves laughter heard in many ways
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (907+ words) The first time Craig Gass" deaf mother came to see him do stand-up comedy, he hired a female sign language interpreter to stand on stage. Then, halfway through his routine, he turned his back to get a drink of water,…...
From the Underworld to Under the Sea: RCSA's 2026 Summer Productions Take Center Stage
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (334+ words) Raue Center for the Arts - From the Underworld to Under the Sea: RCSA's 2026 Summer Productions Take Center Stage (Provided) This summer, Raue Center School For The Arts invites young performers to step into unforgettable worlds'from the depths of the underworld…...
Comedian Tom Papa will bring 2026 "Grateful Bread" tour to Joliet"s Rialto Square Theatre this spring
2+ week, 4+ day ago (202+ words) Comedian Tom Papa will bring his 2026 "Grateful Bread Tour" to Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, May 1. With more than 25 years as a stand-up comedian, Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as a host…...
Father of the Bride" opens April 8 at Drury Lane Theatre
2+ week, 6+ day ago (205+ words) Drury Lane Theater in Oak Brook. (Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia. com) Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook releases its 2026-27 season, with a number of favorite show and musicals. The season kicks off with the wedding of the season in "Father of…...
General Hospital" stars, national comedians in April lineup at The Comedy Vault in Batavia
2+ week, 6+ day ago (436+ words) Join "General Hospital" stars Maura West (Ava Jerome) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing) live on April 11 at The Comedy Vault in Batavia. (Image provided by The Comedy Vault) Shake off the last of the winter chill with a night of…...
Edgar Allen Speakeasy coming to Raue Center for the Arts April 9-10
3+ week, 4+ day ago (211+ words) The Starline Factory in Harvard will host an Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy event June 6-7, 2025. (Image provided by Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy) Step into the chilling world of acclaimed writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe at Raue Center for the Arts…...
New improv group to make debut performance March 27 at Dixon's Mad Water Saloon
3+ week, 5+ day ago (100+ words) Join The Oxymorons Improv Troupe for its debut show at 7: 30 p. m. Friday, March 27, with doors opening at 7 p. m. at Mad Water Saloon, 321 W. First St. in Dixon. (Payton Felix) Dixon Stage Left is proud to introduce its own improv troupe: The Oxymorons. Order…...
Comedy fundraiser to benefit Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (594+ words) Come for some good laughs, and stay for a good cause. For one night, Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois is hoping to conjure up some good laughs for a good cause, hosting the inaugural "Standup for Seniors" Comedy Fundraiser....
No mystery here, but maybe a little spooky: Mendota High to present "The Addams Family" musical
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (116+ words) Mendota Township High School (Mathias Woerner) Mendota High School is going to put on three productions of "The Addams Family" musical this weekend. The show is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall…...
Riverdance 30 " The Next Generation" comes to Paramount Theatre March 27-29
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (200+ words) The magic of Irish dance will electrify Paramount Theatre's iconic stage in downtown Aurora when "Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation" arrives for a limited engagement, March 27-29. To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance has embarked on "Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation," a…...