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OFFBEAT: Marriott Theatre World Premiere Andrew Lloyd Webber music salute a fan feast

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

February 02, 2013 12:00 am

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Iceman' and Brian Dennehy nab top Jeff Award Honors

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

October 17, 2012 12:00 am

Marc Robin eager about the opportunity to bring 'Dreamgirls" to new stage audiences

When Chicago director and choreographer Marc Robin was asked eight months ago to head a new production of the stage musical "Dreamgirls," he describes his answer as "one of the quickest 'yeses' in recent memory."

August 26, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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A stage 'Hero': World premiere stage musical at Marriott explores life's 'super' moments

When Aaron Thielen and Munster's Theatre at the Center acting favorite Michael Mahler decided to team up to create a new stage musical dedicated to the panel by panel artistic and creative world of comic books, they both agreed the production should "feel and look" like stepping inside an ac…

June 15, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Erich Bergen Stars as lead character Hero Batowski in the new Musical "Hero"

Erich Bergen stars as the lead character Hero Batowski in the world premiere new stage musical "Hero" opening Wednesday and running through Aug. 19 at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire.

June 15, 2012 12:00 am

OFFBEAT: 'Dreamgirls,' 'Hero' among offerings for 2012 Marriott season

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

September 21, 2011 12:00 am

OFFBEAT: Marriott Theatre world premiere of 'For the Boys' classic

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

August 29, 2011 12:00 am

Ryan Nelson and Aaron Thielen of Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre

Musical director Ryan Nelson and artistic director Aaron Thielen (seated) teamed together for the stage adaptation of the 1991 film "For the Boys," which runs through Oct. 16 at Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre.

August 21, 2011 12:00 am