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  • The King And I

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    "The King and " is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. The gorgeous music, sumptuous sets, phenomenal costumes and a fascinating storyline all combine to make The King and I a musical that has had decades of … Continue reading

  • Barry’s Best Of Broadway

    Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL

    As a professional Cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have seen over 150 performances on Broadway! I truly love theater in New York City and make several trips a year to Manhattan just to see what's new on … Continue reading

  • Barry’s Best Of Broadway

    Private Venue

    As a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! I truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly, I make several trips a year to Manhattan … Continue reading

  • Oklahoma

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Oklahoma is the single most transformational musical in Broadway history! It is so important that the history of Broadway can be divided into before and after the premiere of Oklahoma! This masterpiece by the great team of Richard Rodgers and … Continue reading

  • Oklahoma

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Oklahoma is the single most transformational musical in Broadway history! It is so important that the history of Broadway can be divided into before and after the premiere of Oklahoma! This masterpiece by the great team of Richard Rodgers and … Continue reading

  • Holiday Inn The Musical & Waitress The Musical

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Two very different but very wonderful Broadway musicals are playing in Chicago this year. This unique, brand-new multimedia presentation will take an in-depth look at both.  "Waitress" is one of the most acclaimed musicals currently playing on Broadway. It is … Continue reading

  • Holiday Inn The Musical & Waitress The Musical

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Two very different but very wonderful Broadway musicals are playing in Chicago this year. This unique, brand-new multimedia presentation will take an in-depth look at both.  "Waitress" is one of the most acclaimed musicals currently playing on Broadway. It is … Continue reading

  • Barry’s Best Of Broadway

    Private Venue

    As a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! I truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly, I make several trips a year to Manhattan … Continue reading

  • Gene Kelly

    Private Venue

    It is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm in Singing In The Rain. That unforgettable moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and … Continue reading