Director's Chair
Parker Players’ Jennifer McHugh Talks Fundraising for New Barrington Performance Space
On a new episode of “It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee”, one of the Chicagoland area’s go-to entertainment news podcasts, artistic...
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Tales from the Road: Backstage and Broadway-Bound with Dan Reed of Namesake Funk Metal Rockers Dan Reed Network
Dan Reed of Dan Reed Network fame had his own period dabbling with musical theatre composition alongside celebrated actor and...
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: FoxFire Restaurant Serves Sinfully Good Steaks with a Heavenly Ambiance
Although FoxFire Restaurant is an award-winning fine eater, It’s the kind of fine dining venue where you don’t have to...
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Alternate History Elvis Thriller Wins Best Biopic Screenplay Award
People talk about Elvis at different points in his life almost as if they were different people: Young Elvis, GI...
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CREATING GREAT THEATRE – Is a Patron Code of Conduct Too Much to Expect?
Society is filled with codes of conduct. There is a code of conduct on how to behave at school, for...
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Heartstrings Awards Announced Recognizing the Most Meaningful in 2023 Chicago Theatre
The 2023 Heartstrings Awards serve to acknowledge the most meaningful performances and productions of the year. They are bestowed by...
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Fun for the Whole Family – Music Theater Works’ “Shrek” Captivates, Enthralls, and Inspires
On its surface, “Shrek The Musical” from Music Theatre Works is a cute show that kids of all ages can...
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CREATING GREAT THEATRE – Should the Stage Director Wear Multiple Hats?
In theatre, when you put together a creative team for a show, consider whether the director needs any additional titles....
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Tales from the Road: Backstage with Bret “The Hitman” Hart – Hollywood Beckons the Wrestling Star
By Rikki Lee Travolta I’ve had a number of nicknames bestowed on me over the years – some by friends,...
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