Thursday, April 5, 2012

Remembering Etel / Plus the latest shows to see

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Remembering Etel Billig, a leading light of local theater
Remembering Etel Billig, a leading light of local theater

In my job you hear a lot of curtain speeches — turn off your cellphones, subscribe now, blah, blah, blah. But in that sea of rhetorical predictability, there is one speech I will never forget. It took place about five or six years ago at the Illinois Theatre Center in Park Forest. It was delivered by Etel Billig, who died last week.

'Tom Jones' makes convincing leap to stage; 'Sweetest Swing' a bit smug 'Tom Jones' makes convincing leap to stage

KERRY REID reviews "Tom Jones" by Polarity Ensemble Theatre ★★★ and "The Sweetest Swing in Baseball" by Step Up Productions ★★
Chicago openings for the week of April 6-12

Picking the upcoming opening nights.
Suburban theater for the week of April 6-12

Kerry Reid on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs.
Just the right room for 'Turn of the Screw' Just the right room for 'Turn of the Screw'

KERRY REID reviews "The Turn of the Screw" at First Folio Theatre ★★★
Tribune Stage Guide TRIBUNE STAGE GUIDE

Photo gallery of current theater productions in Chicago and the suburbs.

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