Hosea Sanders

1 week ago | abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Maya Rowe is part of the cast of "Titanique," which is wowing crowds on the Broadway Playhouse Theatre stage at Water Tower Place. The actress is talking about how much Chicago is loving this comedy takeoff on the Oscar-winning saga of a sinking ship. Rowe's parents are Australian, and she's lived all over the country. Rowe came to Chicago to attend the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. She's based her career in local theaters.

1 week ago | abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Clare Kennedy McLaughlin is from the northwest suburbs, and never thought she'd grow up to be Celine Dion. That's who she plays in "Titanique," a rousing comedy at the Broadway Playhouse Theatre. The actress talked about how Chicago has turned this show into a major hit. Kennedy McLaughlin studied musical theater at Northwestern University. Her star power radiates center stage. Now, she gets to perform in front of her hometown audience.

2 weeks ago | abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders

CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is now playing at the Cadillac Theatre, and fans can't get enough of the extravaganza!That's why there was a workshop on Tuesday to teach some Chicagoans the French can-can!The class was hosted by Alliance Francaise de Chicago, which promotes French culture and language. That includes this often provocative form of dance that emerged from the music halls of France.

3 weeks ago | abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders

CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip" is the latest movie based on a popular children's book series. Eva Longoria and Cheech Marin told ABC7 Chicago how they gave their film Latin flair in the comic chaos. It's now streaming on Disney +. Val Garcia wants her whole family to get immersed in their Mexican heritage. So, they set out in an RV, heading south of the border for adventure. But, the vacation may be plagued by an ancient curse.

3 weeks ago | abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Chicago-area teenager will be featured on "American Idol" on ABC this Sunday night. Nikki Rodrigues is from the northwest suburbs, and is talking about the thrill of her young lifetime: a chance to make music in the spotlight. Rodrigues said her mom would post videos of her on her Facebook. "I guess I just felt ready, and I wanted my voice to be heard. I wanted to share my music with people," Rodrigues said.