‘Monologue’ tradition continues at Beatniks

While Hammond’s Beatniks on Conkey has made staging “The Vagina Monologues” an annual tradition, co-director Bonnie Johnson is sure audiences who come out aren’t seeing the same show over and over with every passing year.

Beatniks try improv and celebrate anniversary

HAMMOND | "The First Ever Annual Ron Harlow Improv Jam Night Extravaganza at Beatniks?" is set for 8:02 p.m. Dec. 29 at Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey St.

Holiday hijinks to ensue with Beatniks Babes’ ‘Boyland’

Bonnie Johnson, co-owner of Hammond’s Beatniks on Conkey and member of their Beatnik Babes comedy troupe, says the more, the merrier, when it comes to their current production, “Babes in Boyland.”

Beatniks on Conkey hosts holiday shows

HAMMOND | The Beatnik Babes are back with something special this Christmas, "Babes in Boyland," at Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey St.

Acclaimed 'Dancing' to grace Hammond stage

Andy Leahy, director of Hammond Community Theatre's production of "Dancing at Lughnasa," sees an important like lesson to be learned in playwright Brian Friel's acclaimed tale.

Beatniks on Conkey presents local music Friday at Wolf Lake

HAMMOND | Beatniks on Conkey will present an evening of local musicians at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake.

Alice in Wonderland

Alice will be the star of the 'Tea in Wonderland' event May 12 at Beatniks on Conkey in Hammond.

Join Alice for 'Tea in Wonderland'

Characters Alice and the Queen of Hearts will soon be frolicking in the region.

Hammond Community Theatre laughs, cries 'Hallelujah'

Don Taylor, director of Hammond Community Theatre's production of "The Hallelujah Girls," says there's a lesson to be learned in the comic drama.

Beatniks on Conkey to host 'Hallelujah Girls' this month

HAMMOND | Beatniks on Conkey will present "The Hallelujah Girls" later this month.

'Sordid Lives' to bring laughs to Beatniks

Dale Kelley, director of Hammond Community Theatre's production of "Sordid Lives," hopes attendees see the grass being greener on their side with his production of the acclaimed dark comedy.

'Monologues' raise awareness locally, globally

After more than a decade and a half, the stories depicted in "The Vagina Monologues" remain essential and relevant in the eyes of director Andrea Creasbaum.

Funnyman carves a niche for himself in the region

A lot of comedians are quick to cite past stand-up pioneers as influences. But for region-based funnyman Nick Gaza it hits closer to home.

Funnyman carves a niche for himself in region

A lot of comedians are quick to cite past stand–up pioneers as influences. But for region–based funnyman Nick Gaza it hits closer to home.

Hammond Community Theatre will serve up 'Fruitcakes'

Becky Fox, codirector of Hammond Community Theatre's production of the comedy "Fruitcakes," expects audiences to find comfort along with the laughs.

Hammond Community Theatre serves 'Fruitcakes'

Becky Fox, co–director of Hammond Community Theatre's production of the comedy "Fruitcakes," expects audiences to find comfort along with the laughs.

'Reaper Calls' for mystery, comedy at Beatniks

Rip Johnson says there's plenty of action in his production of "When the Reaper Calls."

A festive celebration of local theater

Congratulations to Rip and Bonnie Johnson. A packed house helped them celebrate the third anniversary of Hammond's Beatniks on Conkey.

'Every Christmas Story' pokes fun at holiday favorites

Life imitated art when Hammond Community Theatre selected "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)" for its holiday production.

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