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DIAL M FOR MURDER to be Presented at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the final production in its 2026 season,the classic thriller with a modern twist, Dial M for Murder.

MISS HOLMES RETURNS Comes to Centerstage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

At turns funny, suspenseful, and insightful, this standalone sequel to Centerstage’s highly-praised Miss Holmes will keep you guessing and gasping until the very end.

THE LAST 5 YEARS and More Set for Oil Lamp Theater 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed its 2026 season, featuring the musical The Last 5 Years and more. See the full season lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Oil Lamp Theatre Launches LIGHT THE WAY Fundraising Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater launches Light The Way, a campaign to fund a new theatre, expanded education at the SPARK Center, and partnerships like The Laughing Academy.

Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater
by Tina St. Angelo - Aug 17, 2025

What did our critic think of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater? I’m Still Here. In a career spanning 69 years and countless songs, it is safe to say that 4 years after the passing of one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century, Sondheim is still here. The current production at Oil Lamp Theatre in Glenview is the musical revue Side By Side By Sondheim.

Photos: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater is presenting Side by Side by Sondheim, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and Jule Styne with continuity by Ned Sherrin. Get a first look at photos here! 

THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Complete Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for the new national tour of The Sound of Music, launching September 5–6, 2025, in Utica, NY, and starring Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and Christiane Noll under the direction of Jack O’Brien.

RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL and More Set for Citadel Theatre 2025�"26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Citadel Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 mainstage season, featuring the heartfelt family holiday drama MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Cast and Creative Team Set for SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its next production, Side by Side by Sondheim, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: ROCKY at Tacoma Little Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 8, 2025

Tacoma Little Theatre closes out its 106 th season with a knockout of a show, Rocky, beginning in June. Rocky is directed by Chris Serface, co-directed and choreographed by Ashley Roy-Simpson, and musically directed by Lindsay Delmarter, with fights choreographed by J. Carter.

ROCKY Begins Performances At Tacoma Little Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Tacoma Little Theatre closes out its 106th season with a knockout of a show, ROCKY, beginning in June.  ROCKY is directed by Chris Serface, co-directed and choreographed by Ashley Roy-Simpson, and musically directed by Lindsay Delmarter, with fights choreographed by J. Carter.

MISS HOLMES Panto to be Presented at Centerstage This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025

Miss Holmes panto will be presented at Centerstage this January and February. This twisty, intriguing mystery takes the most iconic detective pairing in literary history and delivers everything you want in a mystery. Learn more.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Comes to Lakewood Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Lakewood Playhouse’s 86th Season will continue with It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This classic story is retold in the style of a 1940’s live radio play!

Oil Lamp Theater Announces Final Extension Of FIRST DATE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater has announced its current production of the musical comedy First Date.

Oil Lamp Theatre Extends FIRST DATE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater’s production of the musical comedy First Date, with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, is now extended through October 27.

Photos: FIRST DATE At Oil Lamp Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater’s First Date, with a book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, is now playing through October 20, at Oil Lamp Theater. See photos from the show!

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Announced At Tacoma Little Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2024

Tacoma Little Theatre opens its 106th Season with the hilarious British comedy, One Man, Two Guvnors, directed by Brett Carr. 

Tickets On Sale For Actors Training Center's MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION And DEAR EDWINA JR.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

Actors Training Center announces tickets for summer musicals MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION on August 2-3, 2024, and DEAR EDWINA JR. on July 27, 2024. Performances at North Shore Country Day School.

Cast and Creative Team Set for FIRST DATE at Oil Lamp Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for its mainstage production of First Date. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Actors Training Center to Present Their Annual Holiday Musical, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

Actors Training Center will present their annual holiday musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Award for Best Book. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!