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Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Citizen's Theatre


by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 06, 2025

Step into an eternal winter wonderland where snow sparkles and magic lingers in the air. As the story unfolds, friendships are forged, spells are broken, and joy bursts through the shadows. It’s a celebration of being bold and being gloriously yourself....

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at Des Moines Performing Arts


by DC Felton - December 05, 2025

Stories can be one of the most powerful things in the world. We all have different reasons we share a story.  Sometimes it's to pass down a lesson we have learned.  Other times it's to remind us or someone we know about our story. 'The Notebook: The Musical,' which opened on Tuesday at Des Moines Pe...

Review: ALMOST, MAINE at Wichita Community Theatre


by John Dalton-White - December 05, 2025

You certainly won’t find the location of Almost, Maine on any map. That’s because the inhabitants of this upper Maine settlement never bothered to properly incorporate their area into a town. That’s a clue for what lies ahead in Almost, Maine, which opened this weekend at Wichita Community Theatre. ...

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Salt And Sage


by Krista Garver - December 05, 2025

Shakespeare's THE WINTER’S TALE is notoriously difficult to do well. One of the Bard's later 'problem plays,' it essentially presents two different theatrical worlds: the first half is a tragedy driven by King Leontes' sudden, irrational jealousy toward his pregnant wife Hermione and his best friend...

Review: ANNIE at Smithtown Performing Arts Center


by Sam Desmond - December 05, 2025

For some holiday cheer, “Annie” at the Smithtown Performing Arts is the Christmas production to bring families that spirit of generosity and can-do attitude for December....

Review: SPAMALOT at Connor Palace


by Roy Berko - December 05, 2025

SPAMALOT, also known at MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: A MUSICAL (LOVINGLY) RIPPED OFF FROM THE MOTION PICTURE MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, is settled in at the Connor Palace for a short run (December 1-6). ...

Review: A Revolutionary Night -- Hamilton at the Murat Theatre


by The Marriage Matinee - December 05, 2025

This touring production delivered all the brilliance, electricity, and emotional punch that has made the show a global phenomenon; yet what stood out most in Indianapolis was the sheer excellence of the choreography and the ensemble...

REVIEW: Jeffrey Hatcher’s Stage Adaptation of DIAL M FOR MURDER Brings An Extra Twist To The Thriller


by Jade Kops - December 05, 2025

Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock (Director) and Frederick Knott’s (Screenplay) DIAL M FOR MURDER brings the thriller to life for a new audience with a few new twists....

Review: ANNIE at Palm Canyon Theatre


by Charlie Thomas - December 05, 2025

Palm Canyon Theatre’s holiday-season production of “Annie” is a radiant reminder that optimism and heart can light even the darkest of times. Directed and choreographed by Se Layne, with musical direction by Linda Mack Berven, this beloved musical bursts with warmth, humor, and dazzling performances...

Review: DISNEY ON ICE FROZEN AND ENCANTO at Grand Casino Arena


by Jared Fessler - December 05, 2025

Disney On Ice’s Frozen & Encanto at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul was a truly magical experience from start to finish. The show blends the worlds of Arendelle and the Madrigal family in a way that feels seamless, exciting, and full of heart. From the moment the lights dimmed, the ice rink bec...

Past Shows

Brighton Beach Memoirs
Brighton Beach Memoirs
4/22 - 5/24/2020


By: Neil SimonDirected by: Scott PhelpsWhen: April 22nd thru May 24thWhere: 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045Run time: 1 hours 50 minutesAbout: Part ...

The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks
2/5 - 3/8/2020


Directed by: Pat MurphyMusic by: Harvey SchmidtLyrics by: Tom JonesBased on the novel by: Tom JonesWhen: February 5th thru March 8thWhere: 300 S. Waukegan Road, ...

Annie
Annie
11/20 - 1/5/2020


With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined ...

Annie
Annie
11/20 - 12/22/2019


Directed by: Bob EstrinMusic by: Charles StrouseLyrics by: Martin CharninBased on the novel by: Thomas Meehan When: November 20th thru December 22ndWhere: 300 S. Waukegan ...

Peter and the Starcatcher
Peter and the Starcatcher
9/18 - 10/20/2019


By: Rick Elice Directed by: Jeremy Aluma Music by: Wayne Barker Based on the novel by: Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson Run time: 2 hours ...

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