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Design for Living – Northlight Theatre

The flamboyant Englishman Noel Coward was known as a composer, director, actor and singer, but he was best known for his witty,

Ibsen’s Ghosts – Mary-Arrchie Theatre

The famed 19th century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is known for a number of important plays. Among them include “Hedda

Spill – TimeLine Theatre

More than simply a play about one of the most horrific oil rig explosions ever, that resulted in eleven lost lives,

The Long Christmas Ride Home – Strawdog Theatre

The night is cold and crisp as a Man, a Woman and their three young children pile into the family car, heading

R+J: The Vineyard – Red Theater and the Oracle Theater

Inspired by an agricultural society, later evolving into a tourist industry, that sprang up during the 1800’s on

1984 – Steppenwolf Theatre

Following a recent performance, a young girl was observed quietly leaving the theatre. She was acting rather

Noises Off – Brightside Theatre

As elderly housekeeper Mrs. Clackett begins exiting, while balancing the telephone, a newspaper and her

White Christmas – Drury Lane Oakbrook

The snow’s falling a little earlier this year up in Oakbrook Terrace. Drury Lane’s newest offering is a stage adaptation

Elf – Marriott Theatre

Of the many Christmas movies from the past decade one of the most beloved is this story of Buddy the Elf, that

Treasure Island – Lookingglass Theatre

Shiver me timbers and avast, me hearties! Lend your ear to an adventurous tale of hornswaggling on the high seas.