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We the people should see this production - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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Attending a tech rehearsal of the compelling play, What the Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck, I, and a handful of other invited guests entered the penumbra of a dimmed theater space, in the midst of final tech week adjustments, and emerged profoundly impacted. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, not being familiar with the play, but I was floored. The approximately 92 minute one-act play features a marathon performance and deeply personal, even heartbreaking storytelling. It is not, a
"Hairspray" sticks with you - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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One of the most vibrant and well-executed productions I’ve seen done locally is currently playing at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Co-directors and choreographers Morgan Kaplan and Andrew Maynerich and their creative, hard-working team have staged a non-stop, upbeat show that’s guaranteed to take audience members to their much-needed happy place. Not unlike walking through a fog of Aqua Net, the experience will stick with you long after you leave the theater. The musical Hairspray has a long
The circle of life at the Muni - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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The Muni closes out its summer season with its first junior production – an enchanting popular story that’s sure to inspire as well as entertain. With music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, The Lion King, Jr. is packed with memorable tunes, carefully crafted and colorful costumes, and a talented cast of kids. Based on the Disney movie of the same name, Lion King, Jr. hits all the same plot points, merging aspects of the famous film and the Broadway show all bundled into an approximately 75
Persistence pays for local writer - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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A new jukebox musical, featuring the music of the iconic artist Cher, is on a hopeful trajectory for possible off-Broadway or better yet, Broadway fame. Before you say “not another jukebox musical” and ask, “Isn’t there already a Cher show?” this one follows a very different plot and interesting origin story. Writer Mike Sheedy is a Springfield area native who might be known to some as their family physician or a former winery operator. Presently, he is workshopping his new musical creation in a
Live from Loomis at Theatre in the Park - Illinois Times, the capital city's source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture (opens the original)
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Theatre in the Park at New Salem announced a change to its summer lineup. Due to the production of Hands on a Hard Body being postponed until 2027, three new performances have been scheduled. Popular impersonator Rick Dunham brought Elvis Himselvis to the park on July 11 for an evening of rock and rolls hits backed by a five-piece band, while local singer and songwriter Tom Irwin was scheduled to perform July 18 until rain forced a cancelation. And audiences can look forward to Live from Loomis
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