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Theater Review: Steve F. Vrtol III, Linda Abronski: true stars in ‘Mrs. Mannerly’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic A lifelong relationship, both personal and theatrically, makes Steve F. Vrtol and Linda Abronski the most amazing
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Main Street Players presents ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Charles M. Schulz’s charming comic strip “Peanuts” has become a significant part of our culture. Over
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Spotlight Youth Theater presents ‘Les Miserables School Edition’

Online Staff Report Students ages 8-18 of Spotlight Youth Theater will present Les Miserables School Edition from May 24-June 2 at
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Main Street Players has a hit with ‘Charlie Brown’

By Bill Beard Theater Critic For a long time now, I have refrained from reviewing theater productions by local community, high
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Civic Theatre’s Annual Gala May 18

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Each year, the Byron Civic Theatre (BCT) Board of Directors thanks their members and audiences with
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ to premiere at Timber Lake, opening Aug. 1

Staff Report MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Executive Director James Beaudry and Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) will present the first regional production
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford Auburn CAPA presents ‘Aida’ May 9-12

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School presents Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida May 9-12.
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Mrs. Mannerly’ opens at Artists’ Ensemble May 10

Online Staff Report Actors Stephen F. Vrtol III and Linda Abronski face off in a comedy of manners about manners in
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‘Senior Follies’ takes stage at Rockford First Church May 14

Online Staff Report Tuesday, May 14, Senior Follies singers, dancers and musicians will present “Thanks for the Memories,” a fund-raiser for
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Beloit Civic Theatre’s ‘Last Romance’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Beloit Civic Theatre continues to entertain for its 80th season with Joe DiPietro’s The Last Romance. The
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Online Exclusives> Theater> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

‘The Last Romance’ at Beloit Civic Theatre May 2-4

Online Staff Report BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit Civic Theatre, celebrating its 80th year, is presenting its production of The Last Romance.
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Artists’ Ensemble, Rockford College present ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

Staff Report Meet Me in St. Louis, the musical opening April 25, marks the first co-production between Artists’ Ensemble (AE)
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Keith presents ‘Evita’

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The final performance for several of the graduating seniors at Rockford’s Keith Country Day School was a
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Auditions for Pec’s production of ‘Dearly Beloved’ set for April 30-May 1

Online Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Auditions for Pec Playhouse Theatre’s production of Dearly Beloved will be from 7 to 9
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘The Music Man’ at Freeport’s Lindo Theatre April 24

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — March on down to the Lindo Theatre for the 1962 musical classic The Music Man,
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in Community> Music> Online Exclusives> Theater | Comments (0)

Northwest Theatre Coalition kicks off season with ‘Three for the Price of One’

Online Staff Report The Northwest Illinois Theatre Coalition presents three times the laughs in this year’s opening evening of entertainment, Three
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‘When the World Was Young’ March 28 at Kresge Hall

Online Staff Report Rockford Dance Company’s (RDC) Dancing and Acting Workshop, funded through The United Cerebral Palsy of Blackhawk Region of
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘Brooklyn Boy’ at Artists’ Ensemble

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic This latest production by Rockford’s Artists’ Ensemble (AE) currently running at Rockford College’s Cheek Theatre is a
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rock Valley presents ‘The Vagina Monologues’ March 21-23

Staff Report Rock Valley College (RVC) is joining the global effort to stop violence against women and girls by presenting a
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March 20, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Keith Country Day School’s Theatre Department presents ‘Evita’

• Production set for April 6-7 and April 12-14 at Keith Staff Report The Keith Country Day School Theatre Department presents the classic
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March 13, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘The Trojan Women’ — classic drama remains contemporary

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The production of The Trojan Women at Rockford College, directed by Deborah Mogford, is a heart-wrenching interpretation
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Woodstock Opera House: the place to ‘Bee’ in March

Online Staff Report WOODSTOCK, Ill. — The joys and agonies of being a smart adolescent, along with outrageous humor, catchy music,
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March 6, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Fireside Dinner Theatre presents ‘Footloose: The Musical’ Feb. 28-April 14

Online Staff Report FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — The Fireside Dinner Theatre (www.firesidetheatre.com) continues its 36th season with a musical stage adaptation
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February 27, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘Write Me a Murder’ — Pec Playhouse Theatre presents a clever mystery

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic A great fan of the mystery genre, my reading includes Agatha Christie and her many characters,
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Auditions Feb. 21, 24 for Mendelssohn’s ‘Felix’s Cabaret’

Online Staff Report Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center will present Felix’s Cabaret: “Murder at the Cabaret” from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday,
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Civic Theatre hosts auditions for ‘Ring of Fire’ Feb. 26-27

Online Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — It’s difficult to describe Ring of Fire. Along with the expected pre-show announcement about cell
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February 20, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Legendary Rock Interviews: Q & A with Rockford’s own Michelle Williams

By John Parks Michelle Williams has won a Grammy with Destiny’s Child, recorded top-selling inspirational/gospel albums as a solo artist
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Music> Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 2 Comments

Auburn CAPA stages ‘101 Dalmations Jr.’

Staff Report Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School teams up with West Middle School Creative and Performing Arts
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Main Street Players of Boone County

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Main Street Players of Boone County will present Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring,
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February 6, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Dance Company presents ‘Wolf Tales’ Jan. 26-27

• Tickets ($10) can be reserved by calling (815) 963-3341 Staff Report Join Rockford Dance Company (RDC) and Stephen F. Vrtol III for
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January 23, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Auburn stages ‘The Boys Next Door’

Staff Report Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School invites you to meet Arnold, Lucien, Barry and Norman —
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January 16, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Civic Theater stages ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ beginning Jan. 25

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Byron Civic Theater is in production for its third show of the season, Lend Me a
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January 9, 2013 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘War Horse’ gallops into Chicago!

By Bill Beard Theater Critic Last year, when I spent the 2011 Christmas holidays in London, I tried doggedly to procure
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December 26, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Without Shoes Modern Dance presents ‘The Polar Express’ Dec. 20

Staff Report A public performance of Without Shoes Modern Dance Company’s presentation of The Polar Express will be at 6 p.m.,
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Auditions for Main Street Players’ ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ Dec. 16-17

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Auditions for Main Street Players of Boone County’s February production of Arsenic and Old Lace will
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Day of fine arts for those with disabilities set for Dec. 15

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) presents NO BOUNDARIES, a day of fine arts experiences for people of all ages with
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December 12, 2012 | Also published in Art> Community> Music> Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: Artists’ Ensemble presents ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ as live radio

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Growing up in the age of radio, my media experience was the soap operas — Ma Perkins,
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘The Elephant Man’ outstanding at Keith Country Day School

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic No challenge seems too demanding for James Radloff at Rockford’s Keith Country Day School, and The Elephant
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford students sought for February production of ‘101 Dalmations Junior’

Staff Report Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School is joining forces with Rockford West CAPA Middle School to
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December 5, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘Greetings’ from Pec Playhouse

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic Written by Tom Dudzick and directed by Michael Dice at Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica, Ill., Greetings
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Theater Review: ‘The Way of the World’ at Rockford College

By Edith McCauley Theater Critic The recent production of William Congreve’s classic 18th-century drama is rarely seen on stage. Directed by Deborah
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ opens at Artists’ Ensemble Nov. 30

Staff Report Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear and the Golden Age of radio as Artists’ Ensemble (AE) Theater
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Batman Live’ World Arena Tour at BMO Harris Bank Center Nov. 30-Dec. 2

• Six performances of action-packed live arena show to be staged in Rockford Staff Report The unique action-packed live arena show Batman Live,
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Byron Civic Theatre’s ‘Annie Warbucks’ to open Nov. 23

Staff Report BYRON, Ill. — Looking for a great family activity over the Thanksgiving weekend to start your holiday season? Byron
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November 21, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘The Way of the World’ opens at Rockford College Nov. 15

Staff Report Rockford College will host The Way of the World by William Congreve this fall, Nov. 15-18. The play will
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November 14, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford Auburn CAPA stages ‘Clue: The Musical’ Nov. 8-11

Staff Report Nov. 8-11, Rockford Auburn Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) High School presents their International Thespian Festival competition piece
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Main Street Players presents ‘A Christmas Carol’, opening Nov. 9

Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — Main Street Players of Boone County will present A Christmas Carol Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 9-11 and
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Nov. 16 deadline for 2013 director positions at Pec Playhouse

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — Pec Playhouse Theatre in Pecatonica, Ill., has announced openings for directors for its 2013 season. Five artistic
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November 7, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Paranormal investigations speaker at Woodstock Opera House Nov. 4

• Theater stages Blithe Spirit Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 2-18 Staff Report WOODSTOCK, Ill. — In TownSquare Players’ latest production at the Woodstock Opera House,
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Timber Lake presents interactive viewing of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Staff Report MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) in Mount Carroll, Ill., will present a one-night-only interactive viewing
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October 24, 2012 | Also published in Theater> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

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