Comedy set for two weekends at Beatniks on Conkey

HAMMOND | Beatniks on Conkey presents a comedy, Ray Cooney's "Out of Order," opening this weekend at the coffee house theater Beatniks on Conkey, 418 Conkey St.

Actress Katherine Keberlein

Actress Katherine Keberlein stars as a love-struck German airline stewardess in the comedy farce "Boeing-Boeing" playing through Aug. 4 at Drury Lane Theatre.

"Boeing-Boeing" Logo

"Boeing-Boeing," a stage comedy farce, is playing at Drury Lane Theatre through Aug. 4.

Full Flight Comedy: Drury Lane ready to land laughs with 'Boeing-Boeing'

Actress Katherine Keberlein has spent much of this year fine-tuning both her language accents and comic timing.

OFFBEAT: Marriott's 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' like a blind date

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Kelly Anne Clark in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire

Actress Kelly Anne Clark suffers through dating dilemmas in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire through Aug. 11.

The Cast of Marriott Theatre's "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" Summer 2013 Production

Marriott Theatre's new production of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," stars Bernie Yvon (left to right) Kelly Anne Clark, Johanna McKenzie Miller and Alex Goodrich and plays until Aug. 11.

Comedy improv returns to CPHS stage

CROWN POINT | The Stray Dogs Improv Comedy Club will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, in the Crown Point High School Auditorium, 1500 S. Main St. Admission is a $5 donation at the door and all proceeds go directly to support the arts. The club will also premiere its new video, “The Rights of Spring…

Jason Alexander

Comedian Jason Alexander will perform one show at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond on April 27. 2013.

The Cast of CBS Sitcom "Good Times"

The hit Norman Lear TV sitcom "Good Times" aired on CBS from 1974 to 1979 and starred John Amos (front and center) as the father and Esther Rolle (back row, right) as the mother of a family living in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing project.

OFFBEAT: TV's 'Good Times' kids bringing stage show to Majestic

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OFFBEAT: Local actor having fun for new run of 'Spamalot'

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"Clue: The Movie" Poster

"Clue: The Movie" featured an all-star cast for the 1985 film by Paramount Pictures and the marketing line: "It's not just a game anymore."

Nic Rouleau as Edler Price in "The Book of Mormon" Chicago Run

Actor Nic Rouleau is calling Chicago home while playing the lead role of Elder Price in Broadway in Chicago's smash hit run of "The Book of Mormon," now playing until Sept. 8, 2013 at Bank of American Theatre in Chicago.

Nic Rouleau (center) and the Cast of "The Book of Mormon" Broadway in Chicago Run

Nic Rouleau (center) and the Chicago cast for "The Book of Mormon" second national touring production worked hard to perfect the timing and choreography for the many of the hit musical comedy's popular song sequences.

Hell in a Handbag 2013 Trio of Campy Stage Productions Announced

Actor Ed Jones (left) channeling tragic Lana Turner, along with a returning tribute parody to Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" and a holiday comedy salute to David Cerda and favorite alter-ego Joan Crawford are all in store for audiences in 2013 for the season of theater offer…

Ann N. Davis (seated and leaning on her hand) Surrounded by her Theatre at the Center Staff

Ann N. Davis, production manager and technical director for Theatre at the Center in Munster, is shown seated (far left) surrounded by her staff and colleagues on the set of "Fox on the Fairway," the new comedy featuring her set design, running until March 24.

A religious experience: Lead actor Nic Rouleau happy in 'Mormon' Chicago stage role converting audiences into fans

Actor Nic Rouleau can't help but to smile about his lead role as Elder Price in the Broadway hit comedy musical "The Book of Mormon," the biggest smash stage sensation in recent Chicago theater history.

Kate Bergeron as "Louise" Sizes Up Her Shot in Theatre at the Center's "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig

Kate Bergeron as "Louise" sizes up her shot in Theatre at the Center's funny production of "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig playing until March 24.