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3 weeks ago |
abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Tap Theatre is one of the most exhilarating, inventive dance companies in the city, and the grand finale of the season is about to happen. Sterling Harris is the creative force behind the compelling story told in tap. "For All We Know" is a story of love and embracing the world that surrounds us. Harris belongs to Chicago. He's from Auburn Gresham and a graduate of Whitney Young High School. He got his moves early on.
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3 weeks ago |
abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's Tony time in New York, and the awards for the best on Broadway are presented this weekend. A lot of those shows and performers spent time on Chicago stages first. "Death Becomes Her" has 10 nominations, including best musical. The show had its world premiere at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. "I'm so thrilled to bring this show in particular to Chicago and experience it with them," Tony nominee Megan Hilty said.
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1 month ago |
abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards were just presented, and two local teens are heading to Broadway. The students talked to ABC7 Chicago's Hosea Sanders just after they won. Now, they're getting set for a life-changing adventure in New York at the Jimmy Awards. Broadway In Chicago presents this showcase every spring. Twenty four young thespians took center stage Monday night.
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1 month ago |
abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ron OJ Parson is best known for his trailblazing career of bringing stories of the Black experience to local stages. The acclaimed director is talking about "Hymn," his latest play now running at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. It's getting rave reviews and audience ovations. Half-brothers meet for the first time in middle-age, and discover what it takes to share their lives.
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1 month ago |
abc7chicago.com | Hosea Sanders
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Tony nominees were just revealed Thursday morning. Three productions first launched in Chicago have major nominations. One of them is the acclaimed Steppenwolf drama "Purpose," with six chances to win. Jon Michael Hill was the youngest performer to ever join the Steppenwolf ensemble. And Glenn Davis is not only a veteran actor, but co-artistic director. Cast members Latanya Richardson Jackson and Kara Young are also nominees.
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