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DRAG RACE Star Mrs. Kasha Davis Joins HAIRSPRAY At Music Theater Works
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Music Theater Works will cast RuPaul’s Drag Race alum and drag performer Mrs. Kasha Davis as Edna Turnblad in its production of HAIRSPRAY. The production will take place in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

Mrs. Kasha Davis to Star in HAIRSPRAY at Music Theater Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2025

Mrs. Kasha Davis will star as “Edna Turnblad” in its upcoming production of Hairspray, directed by Keely Vasquez, choreographed by Reneisha Jenkins and music directed by Linda Madonia.

Music Theater Works Reveals Cast And Creative Team For ANNIE At North Shore Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025

Music Theater Works will close its 2025 season with a new production of Annie, running December 18, 2025 through January 4, 2026, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Music Theater Works
by Emmy Rice - Aug 9, 2025

Music Theater Works continues its 2025 season with Fiddler on the Roof, in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, now playing through August 17. See the production photos here! 

Photos: PAGLIACCI Now Playing at Opera Festival of Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

XThe Opera Festival of Chicago final production in its fifth season is Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, directed by Sasha Gerritson, conducted by Uff. See photos here!

Music Theater Works Reveals Cast and Creative Team For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for the second production of its 2025 season, Fiddler on the Roof, in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.

Opera Festival of Chicago to Present PAGLIACCI Pre-Show Talks with WFMT's Oliver Camacho
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

The Opera Festival of Chicago will present two pre-show talks featuring WFMT Music Director and host of “Listening to Singers” Oliver Camacho. Learn more here!

Opera Festival of Chicago to Conclude with PAGLIACCI in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

The Opera Festival of Chicago has revealed the cast and creative team for Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, directed by Sasha Gerritson. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photo Flash: THE INVASION OF SKOKIE Opening Night At Chicago Dramatists
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010

Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, will present the World Premiere of The Invasion of Skokie, a 2010 finalist in the Dorothy Silver Playwriting Competition by Network Playwright Steven Peterson.

Skokie Theatre Music Foundation Presents LOVE LETTERS, 1/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010

Skokie Theatre Music Foundation is proud to present 'Love Letters', with performances on January 10th and January 24th, 2010.

Skokie Theatre Music Foundation Presents LOVE LETTERS 1/10-24/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 30, 2009

Skokie Theatre Music Foundation is proud to present 'Love Letters', with performances on January 10th and January 24th, 2010.