Game Show Host Monty Hall of "Let's Make a Deal"

Legendary Game Show Host Monty Hall of "Let's Make a Deal" is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on June 16, 2013.

Ready for Her 'Close-up': Actress ready for role of a lifetime starring as lead in 'Sunset Boulevard'

When Chicago actress favorite Christine Sherrill was cast as the lead role of faded silent film star Norma Desmond in Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook's new production of "Sunset Boulevard," like her stage alter ego, she faced a mixture of fear and excitement.

Kicking Off Christmas: Rockettes return to Chicago with gift of a new holiday stage show

Even though Emily Blanchard of Chicago has been a member of the legendary high kicking Rockettes dancers for six years, she still feels like "a new face" considering the group's 85-year history.

2012 Halloween Costume Winners at Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012

Saturday's Brookfield Zoo 2012 costume winners from Oct. 27 include farm chickens, a dolphin trainer, an egg and chicken, the whale from the movie "Big Miracle," Jack from "Nightmare Before Christmas," a mad scientist, Snoopy and Woodstock, and three sushi rolls, including shrimp and salmon.

2012 Halloween Costume Winners at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

The Halloween costume winners at Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, were a NASA space family, a Mario Brothers Video family, an "Alice in Wonderland" family, Jack from "Nightmare Before Christmas," a peacock, a zombie doctor and a disco ball.

Parade of Towering Fish Featured in Goodman Theatre's Staging of Sarah Ruhl's "Passion Play" in 2007

The towering "fish" costumes used in Goodman Theatre's staging of Sarah Ruhl's "Passion Play" in 2007 are being sold as part of an expansive costume sale on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at Goodman Theatre.

OFFBEAT: Regina Taylor's 'Crowns' at Goodman reigns with heart, soul and spirit

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OFFBEAT: Navy Pier 'Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon' a shining example of pure entertainment

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Feats of Fantasy: Navy Pier's run of 'Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon' defies gravity

The large metal sphere, containing a speeding line of motorcyclists, called "the Globe of Death" is always a favorite show moment for Cirque Shanghai's summer run at Chicago's Navy Pier.

Monster matters: Fun and entertaining stories and lessons await with 'Sesame Street' stage greats

'Sesame Street' returns to Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville for nine performances next month.

Monster Matters: Fun and entertaining stories and lessons await with 'Sesame Street' stage greats

Stephen Hohendorf says he feels extra special to be able to tell his family and friends he works with "Sesame Street" legend Big Bird.

The annual Tamburitzans performance in Munster offers international entertainment

The acclaimed Eastern European musical sensations have been touring and performing for 75 years. And for 74 of those 75 years, the costumed talents showcased have played a date in Northwest Indiana.

Annual Tamburitzans performance in Munster offers international entertainment

The acclaimed Eastern European musical sensations the Tamburitzans have been touring and performing for 75 years.

Jake Lambert, sporting beard and mustache, Displays a Purdue Jersey with Fellow 'Roman Soldiers'

Jake Lambert (center), sporting beard and mustache, displays a Purdue Jersey with fellow buddies in their guise as 'Roman Soldiers.'

Winners from Brookfield Zoo's Annual Costume Contest on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

A gathering of winners at Brookfield Zoo's costume contest on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, includes a robot, "tiny Mr. T," a scary clown, a tarantula, zombie and a butterfly and caterpillar.

Winners for "Best Group" Category at Brookfield Zoo's Costume Contest on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

A gathering of "Little Bo Peep and her Lost Sheep" and a "Peter Pan Family" won the "Best Group Costume" category at Brookfield Zoo's costume contest on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011.

OFFBEAT: Hammond Halloween memory prompts five-decade reunion

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Brookfield Zoo "Boo at the Zoo" Costume Winners for Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011

A tiny king and his throne, parrots, a "barrel of monkeys," a Jellyfish, a swamp monster and a headless horseman were among Saturday's costume winners at Brookfield Zoo on Oct. 22.

Costume Winners for "Best Group" at Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011

"Five Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed" with Dad as the doctor (left) and a family tribute to Dr. Seuss with Mom as the grouchy goldfish, Dad as "The Cat in the Hat" with two tiny "Thing 1 and Thing 2" comprised the winners for the "best group costume" category at Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, …