John C. Reilly brings Mister Romantic back to Steppenwolf for four December performances
John C. Reilly brings Mister Romantic back to Steppenwolf for four December performances
By Daniel Johanson on October 28, 2026
The band-backed vaudeville show returns to the Downstairs Theater December 10–13, with songbook standards, clowning and audience interaction.
Manu Grace releases EP “Oh Man, I’ve Done It Again?”
Manu Grace releases EP “Oh Man, I’ve Done It Again?”
By Daniel Johanson on October 27, 2026
The South African artist’s Oct. 23 release includes “Can You See Me?” and was developed with collaborators working between Cape Town, Berlin and London.
Oil Lamp returns to Bedford Falls with its 13th year of It’s a Wonderful Life
Oil Lamp returns to Bedford Falls with its 13th year of It’s a Wonderful Life
By Daniel Johanson on October 27, 2026
Becca Holloway directs Joe Landry’s live-radio adaptation in Glenview November 20–December 27, with onstage foley and a new announced cast.
Fright on Farragut and Halloween parade set for Oct. 31 in Andersonville
Fright on Farragut and Halloween parade set for Oct. 31 in Andersonville
By Daniel Johanson on October 26, 2026
Andersonville’s Oct. 31 plans include the 48th Ward parade, business-district trick-or-treating and Fright on Farragut from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Metropolis’ “The Little Mermaid” audition deadline is Oct. 26
Metropolis’ “The Little Mermaid” audition deadline is Oct. 26
By Daniel Johanson on October 26, 2026
Metropolis lists Oct. 26 as the deadline for its staged-concert auditions. The submission form remained open Monday morning; no closing hour is specified.

Posts tagged as “Skokie”

Music Theater Works adds ukulele music, talks and an ASL performance to Escape to Margaritaville

Brian Acker holding a guitar in Escape to Margaritaville

Music Theater Works adds ukulele music, talks and an ASL performance to Escape to Margaritaville

By Daniel Johanson on October 5, 2026

Escape to Margaritaville runs October 8–November 1 in Skokie, with an opening-night ukulele performance, post-show talks and ASL interpretation.