Creators keeping quiet on ‘Book of Hinsdale’ gags

The songs and skits in “Community Revue: The Book of Hinsdale” are a well-kept secret. The only thing that the people putting the show together will reveal is that it is filled with music, laughs and talented performers, and that it pokes fun at the people and places of Hinsdale.

Rarely done ‘Hatful of Rain’ on stage

A play about war, drug addiction, infidelity and family dysfunction is coming to a local stage. “A Hatful of Rain” by Michael V. Gazzo is being performed by the Village Theatre Guild of Glen Ellyn.

Mysterious music triggers brain-twisting play at Theatre of Western Springs

Twenty years ago, Rick Snyder starred in a play called “Ghost in the Machine” at Steppenwolf Theatre where he is an ensemble member. “It intrigued me then and it’s intrigued me ever since,” he said.

‘Singin’ brings glorious feeling to Drury Lane

If you’re going to do a stage adaptation of a movie musical, you might as well choose a great one, right?

That’s a principal that’s proven true for the theatrical adaptations of the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain” from its 1983 premiere in London, …

‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’ pays a visit

Californian Christian Jacobs had nothing against the purple dinosaur. It was a harmless character his oldest daughter was watching on television ten years ago… and it kept her happy.

Friendship enriches lives in ‘Steel Magnolias’

Strong Southern women and the friendship that sustains them is at the heart of “Steel Magnolias.” The Grove Players present “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling Nov. 9 to 18, at the Lincoln Center in Downers Grove. The play, which opened off-Broadway in 1987, became a …

Palmer ‘Singin’ praises of toe-tapping role

Singing in the rain is nothing new for Sean Palmer. “I’ve definitely had my share of rain onstage,” Palmer said. “I just did ‘Crazy for You’ at Regent’s Park outdoors. With the London weather, it oftentimes rained down on us.”

Anita Deely lands three roles in one Lifeline play

Anita Deely has always been impressed by Lifeline Theatre’s work. That’s why the Westchester native agreed to take on three roles in their production of “The Woman in White.”

“This is my first show at Lifeline but, of course, like every other actor in the …

Theatre of Western Springs stages ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’

The Theatre of Western Springs is poised to make audiences laugh with “Moonlight and Magnolias,” a raucous comedy that will open the company’s 84th season Sept. 6.