OFFBEAT: 'American Story' Hershey Felder's stage telling of Lincoln's final day

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

"Fiddler on the Roof" at Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Ill.

"Fiddler on the Roof" plays until March 24 at Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Poll: Fight obesity crisis but keep the junk food

Everyone could use a little help keeping those New Year's resolutions to slim down. But if it means the government limiting junk food, the response is an overwhelming, "No."

OFFBEAT: Paramount's production of 'Annie' is extraordinary fun and entertaining

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Christine Sherrill as Miss Hannigan Opposite Caroline Hefferman as Annie in "Annie"

Christine Sherrill as Miss Hannigan opposite Caroline Hefferman as Annie in "Annie" at Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Ill. now until Dec. 30.

OFFBEAT: Highland reader eager for bus trip to see Bobby Vinton

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Skyler Adams as Danny Zuko opposite Emma Ritchie as Sandy

Skyler Adams is Danny Zuko opposite Emma Ritchie as Sandy in "Grease" at Paramount Theatre in Aurora until Oct. 7.

1978 Film Promotion of "Grease" Starring Olivia Newton-John

The 1978 film "Grease," starring Olivia Newton-John, was inspired by the stage musical, which kicks off Paramount Theatre's Broadway musical series in Aurora, Sept. 12 to Oct. 7. Olivia Newton-John performs in concert on the same stage a month later on Nov. 10.

OFFBEAT: Paramount Theatre's exciting season includes 'Grease' and Olivia Newton John

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Franklin, Grevers shimmer gold in pool, Lochte fails to medal

LONDON | Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be. "I don't like being up here alone," she said nervously.

Man reported missing from beach wandered to East Chicago

PORTAGE | It was a long night for the missing 18-year-old Aurora, Ill., man as he walked through Northwest Indiana looking for help, officials said.

"The Screwtape Letters" sizzles on national tour and Chicagoland stop

Beckley Andrews (front) stars as demon servant 'Toadpipe' and Max McLean stars as 'Screwtape,' who is 'Satan's Right Hand' in the stage production of C.S. Lewis' 'The Screwtape Letters,' which returns to Chicagoland this month.

"Hair" featured at Paramount Theatre in Aurora through April 1, 2012

A talented cast shined in the original production of the musical "Hair" at Paramount Theatre in Aurora, directed by Rachel Rockwell for a month-long run through April 1, 2012.

OFFBEAT: Paramount Theatre's stage run of 'Hair' a feel good audience experience

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Popular PBS one-man TV show stage tribute to Groucho Marx coming to Paramount

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx

Frank Ferrante becomes the legendary comedian Groucho Marx in "An Evening with Groucho" for one performance on Friday, April 20 at Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

'Screwtape'

Beckley Andrews (left to right) stars as demon servant 'Toadpipe' and Max McLean stars as 'Screwtape,' who is 'Satan's Right Hand' in the stage production of C.S. Lewis' 'The Screwtape Letters,' which returns to Chicagoland this weekend.

Hobart police assisting in search of Aurora, Ill., woman and children

HOBART | Hobart police are assisting in the search for a missing Aurora, Ill., woman and her three young children, Lt. Steve Houck said Friday.

Nicole Hren as Val Sings about her "Assets" in Paramont's "A Chorus Line"

Nicole Hren as Val sings about her "assets" in the number "Dance: Ten Looks: Three" at Paramont Theatre's "A Chorus Line," running now through Feb. 3.