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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

Irving Berlin

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

Irving Berlin has often been called the most quintessentially American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an immigrant from Russia who came to America and not speaking a word of English. As with … Continue reading

Holiday Inn The Irving Berlin Musical

Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

Come and celebrate the holidays with the music of the incomparable Irving Berlin!  "Holiday Inn" is a brand-new stage adaptation of the timeless 1942 Irving Berlin omnibus musical movie. That classic film starred Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The original "Holiday … Continue reading

Offbeat Broadway

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading

Offbeat Broadway

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

Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading

Offbeat Broadway

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

Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading

Offbeat Broadway

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

Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. This fun multimedia presentation will introduce you to wonderful Broadway that you probably don't know! After all, who would have guessed a musical … Continue reading

South Pacific – A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

South Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. The masterpiece by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II … Continue reading

Offbeat Broadway

Private Venue

Some Broadway musicals that are not big hits still produce unforgettable music, delightful characters, and fascinating plots. After all, who would have guessed a musical about singing pussycats in a London alley would be a hit!? Join Broadway historian Barry … Continue reading