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OFFBEAT: Actor from Hammond ready to play NYC in 'Peter Pan' stage sequel
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Profiles Theatre in Chicago launches summer with stage thriller 'In the Company of Men'
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Sunday ends Chicago Lyric Opera fun run for 70th Anniversary 'Oklahoma!'
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Author Kate Collins ready for character Abby's August wedding
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
Dr. Joyce Brothers
Dr. Joyce Brothers, who died Monday at age 85 in New York City, inscribed a photo for columnist Philip Potempa after meeting him in February 2002 at the Miss USA Pageant.
OFFBEAT: Dr. Joyce Brothers, a famed brain, dies at age 85
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Drury Lane and Rachel Rockwell's 'Oliver!' all the more entertaining
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Theatre at the Center's 'Glorious Feeling' a toe-tapping tribute
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: PBS Lakeshore TV celebrating 25, 'Streetlamp' ready for new special
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum presents Rolling Stones '50 Years' exhibit
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 'Henry VIII' by Gaines a crowning performance
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Director Baz Luhrmann captures opulence in latest 'Great Gatsby'
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
FROM THE FARM: Gov. Otis Bowen and wife Beth were Hoosier famed names
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: 'Still Alice' a brilliant, mindful journey at Lookingglass
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Civil War Chicago stage story includes VU grad
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Lana Turner is latest stage sendup for Hammond grad
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Valpo reader looking for 'new' film 'Quartet' with Maggie Smith
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: Game show hosting legend Monty Hall honored at June Emmy Awards
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
OFFBEAT: May wine luncheon as fine as Jane Wyman's 'Falcon Crest'
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
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