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“Beehive” is a Big Hit
By Cate Rees-Hessel Marriott Theater in Lincolnshire brings us another fabulous and upbeat production. “Beehive” is a salute to sixties music, all about empowering women, with its all female cast and honey of a band. The colorful, period appropriate costumes, including those beehive hairdos, and the whimsical set, complete with 1960’s memorabilia displayed in cubbies […]
“The Hot Wing King” Sizzles (only through July 21!)
By Cate Rees-Hessel Writers Theater’s production of the Pulitzer Prize winning drama “The Hot Wing King” is a fabulous adult show; relevant, heavy dramatic subject matter with moments of well-timed comedy. The all-male cast of characters is preparing for the Hot Wing festival in Memphis, while welcoming a somewhat troubled nephew into the fold. It’s […]
“Barbie” Movie in the Park Enjoyed By All
Schiller Park’s Recreation Department had a showing of the blockbuster “Barbie” this past Wednesday night in Stalica Park. Complementary glow sticks were handed out prior to showtime to the moviewatchers, and while the breeze made the lower temps a little cool, the acclaimed film delighted attendees young and young at heart.
June 2024 @ the Franklin Park Library
Franklin Park Public Library District We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, IL and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847-455-6016. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for ALL library programs. Hours of Service: Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM – 9:00 […]
Paramount Presents a “Beautiful” Musical
By Cate Rees-Hessel Paramount Theatre’s magnificent production of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is extremely well done. The sets are classic and understated, the costumes charmingly period appropriate, and the acting is fabulous – the entire cast is outstanding. In the title role is the lovely Tiffany Topol – her voice is melodic and powerful. […]
“Judgement Day” Found to be Fabulous
By Cate Rees-Hessel with Wes Hessel Chicago Shakespeare’s stellar production of the very delightful artistic work Judgement Day, staring Tony and Emmy award-winning Jason Alexander, is a literal laugh-a-minute, side-splitting comedy. Mr. Alexander is absolutely brilliant with impeccable comic timing, believable tender moments, and enormous stage presence. A cute office moment with a mom, daughter, […]
May 2024 @ the Franklin Park Library
We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, IL and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847-455-6016. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for ALL library programs. Hours of Service: Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday & […]
American Blues’ “Reclamation”
By Cate Rees-Hessel American Blues Theater presents a powerful, significant, and historical production of “The Reclamation of Madison Hemings”. This well-written play by Charles Smith uses symbolism beautifully and artistically. I really loved the set, complete with a period wagon that the theater will be selling to some lucky patron at the end of the […]
Chicago Shakespeare Excels with “Richard III”By Cate Rees-Hessel
Just when you think that Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier couldn’t produce an even better show, they do just that, with an exemplary production of “Richard III”. The deeply emotional show is theater at its finest; this amazing institution takes Shakespearean classics and infuses them with innovative new life – “Richard” is certainly no […]
“Selling Kabul” Excels
By Cate Rees-Hessel Northlight Theatre’s production of “Selling Kabul” is a gripping theatrical masterpiece – Hamid Dehghani’s direction is magnificent. This Pulitzer finalist play by Sylvia Khoury tells the sad and frightening story of an Afghan, a former interpreter for the departed American forces, who must remain in hiding for the safety of his loved […]
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