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Established in 1922, by a gift of $250,000 from William and Erna Goodman to the Art Institute of Chicago for the purpose of building a theater off Grant Park to memorialize their son, Kenneth Sawyer Goodman. Moved in 2000 to its current home, opening with August Wilson's play "King Hedley II." Currently programs the work of local, national and international artists, and is noted for the work of its artistic director Robert Falls. (Including "Death of a Salesman" and "Long Day's Journey Into Night," both of which went on to Tony-winning presentations in New York.) Also known for its annual holiday production of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol," since 1977. Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; 31...
Established in 1922, by a gift of $250,000 from William and Erna Goodman to the Art Institute of Chicago for the purpose of building a theater off Grant Park to memorialize their son, Kenneth Sawyer Goodman. Moved in 2000 to its current home, opening with August Wilson's play "King Hedley II." Currently programs the work of local, national and international artists, and is noted for the work of its artistic director Robert Falls. (Including "Death of a Salesman" and "Long Day's Journey Into Night," both of which went on to Tony-winning presentations in New York.) Also known for its annual holiday production of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol," since 1977. Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; 312-443-3800.
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'Million Dollar Quartet' captures the thrills of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins
Chicago Tribune criticGreat balls of fire! Here's a hit. A palpable hit. Vegas. London. Maybe even Broadway. Here's why. The new commercial musical "Million Dollar Quartet" contains virtuosic performances. The kind of jaw-dropping turns that snap your head to the stage and...Tags: New York, Joaquin Phoenix, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Music Theater
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Upcoming shows at the Morse Theatre
Following are highlights of shows coming up at the Morse Theatre, 1328 W. Morse Ave.; tickets are available at 773-654-5100 or themorse.com. Winard Harper Sextet, 8 p.m. Thursday; $20-$25. The dynamic drummer introduces the Morse as a new jazz spot in...Tags: Dweezil Zappa, Jeff Daniels, Taj Mahal, Frank Zappa, Theater
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Brian Dennehy Stars In Eugene O'Neill's 'Hughie' at Long Wharf
Brian Dennehy is a man of contrasts.
He possesses both an imposing square frame and a physical grace; his eyes can burn with ferocity as well as warmth; and whether he's playing a lug, a king or a down-on-his-luck salesman, surface charms can belie inner...Tags: Long Wharf Theatre, Joe Grifasi, Samuel Beckett, Pete Hamill, Waterford
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Going legit: Why movie stars need live theater
The Chicago TribuneFlushed and sweaty from his exertions, Daniel Radcliffe walked to the front of a Broadway stage and drank in the applause like an " American Idol" act on his first big gig. He grinned sheepishly, sighed with clear relief and closed his eyes, as if to...Tags: David Mamet, Tommy Tune, George C Scott, Popular Music, New York
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Brian Dennehy In O'Neill's 'Hughie' At Long Wharf
BEGINS WEDNESDAY: Brian Dennehy returns to Eugene O'Neill territory in the Goodman Theater's production of "Hughie" at Long Wharf Theatre's Stage II, 222 Sargent Drive, in New Haven. The show, now in previews, will play through Nov. 16. Opening night is...Tags: Long Wharf Theatre, Joe Grifasi, Brian Dennehy, Stratford, Al Pacino
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'Pen,' 'Yohen' test the family ties that bind
"Pen" ** The feisty-woman-in-wheelchair dramatic canon (think Susan Nussbaum's "No One as Nasty") gets another entrant, thanks to David Marshall Grant. In its mix of acerbic one-liners and earnest exposure of the fault lines in family relationships,...Tags: Family, Long Island, Viral Diseases, California, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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How 'Turn of the Century' could live up to its premise
Chicago Tribune criticNew musicals with Broadway aspirations need a decent premise. And "Turn of the Century," the nascent Goodman Theatre show penned by the creators of "Jersey Boys," directed by Tommy Tune and starring Jeff Daniels and Rachel York, has a boffo setup. A...Tags: Tommy Tune, New Year's, Music Industry, Music, Irving Berlin
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Jeff Daniels' twist in 'Turn of the Century'
Special to the Chicago TribuneJeff Daniels—actor, playwright, musician—boasts one of the more eclectic movie careers of the past two decades, portraying complex, checkered characters in films like "Terms of Endearment," "The Purple Rose of Cairo," "Pleasantville" and...Tags: Tommy Tune, New Year's, Music, Irving Berlin, Jim Carrey
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Farmer, lighting designer: Geniuses
Chicago Tribune reporterWill Allen is an urban farmer in Milwaukee who wants communities around the world to have ready access to high-quality, affordable food. Jennifer Tipton is a stage lighting designer in New York with glowing credentials from a long and still active...Tags: Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Applied Physics, Classical Music, Illnesses
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These shows sure to light up Broadway this fall
Chicago Tribune criticOn Thursday, the Broadway season heats up with the opening of the London revival of Peter Shaffer's "Equus," starring Daniel Radcliffe. When Harry Potter gets his kit off in the service of the theatrical art, people start paying attention. And in a few...Tags: David Mamet, John Doyle, Frank Sinatra, Music, Jeremy Piven
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Stage ticker
Taylor Hicks, the 2006 winner of American Idol, will play Teen Angel in the national tour of "Grease," coming to the Auditorium Theatre in January. ... "Burn Notice" star Jeffrey Donovan (on television's USA Network) will be in the upcoming commercial...Tags: Popular Music, Television, New York, Brian Dennehy, Music Theater
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Stamford Arts Center Gets A Pat On The Shoulder
Courant Staff WriterThe corporate and civic community rallied Wednesday in support of the Stamford Center for the Arts, following its bankruptcy filing last month. A gathering was held to let people know the center was is still open for business and has the backing of...Tags: University of Hartford, John Doyle, Long Wharf Theatre, Hartford Stage, Yale Repertory Theatre
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