Theatre | The Scene

Paramount’s 14th Broadway Series boasts Chicago premieres of contemporary Broadway hits "Come from Away" and "Dear Evan Hansen," plus American classics "White Christmas" and "South Pacific."

Upcoming shows this season include 'Spamilton,' 'Sweet Charity,' 'Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,' rock bands Dishwalla, Sister Hazel and more.

With the film having been made in Woodstock, it’s understandable that Theatre 121 doggedly – or should we say groundhoggedly – pursued the rights to produce the musical.

The event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21 at the downtown DeKalb theatre.

The weather is expected to be relatively balmy but somewhat windy for Woodstock Willie's big Groundhog Day reveal Sunday. This year's festivities include the local debut of the musical take on the locally shot film.

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the iconic musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," as well as a themed pop-up restaurant on site.

Because of outstanding ticket requests, Stage 212 in La Salle has added two performances of its winter musical, “Tarzan,” with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.

Illinois Valley Community College’s Spring musical will feature a special guest performing the title role. 

April Noel is a playwright, actress and comedy improv founder about to step into another realm – that of film screenwriter and producer.