OFFBEAT: Gary, Ind. part of Broadway 'Music Man' stage legend

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: 'Singin' in the Rain' at Drury Lane a downpour of talent

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: 'Christmas Carol' and classic tale's ghosts back to haunt Drury Lane for holidays

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: World premiere 'Hero' at Marriott Theatre stage both strong and weak

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Kitchen Spotlight: Chili tops this Santa's list of favorite recipes

Don Forston is helping spread the Christmas spirit in the region this season.

Hollis Resnik and Don Forston star in 'Another Night Before Christmas' at Theatre at the Center

Hollis Resnik and Don Forston star in 'Another Night Before Christmas' at Theatre at the Center in Munster playing until Dec. 18.

Theatre at the Center welcomes holidays with 'Another Night Before Christmas'

There are plenty of holiday favorites brought to life on stage every season. But there aren't always many new tales of yuletide hope and dreams introduced to eager audiences.

"Another Night Before Christmas" at Theatre at the Center

Actress Hollis Resnik and Don Forston share the holiday stage in the Chicago premiere of 'Another Night Before Christmas' now through Dec. 18 at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

OFFBEAT: Minus kiddies, Theatre at the Center's 'Another Night' is jolly stage fun

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Theatre at the Center welcomes holidays with 'Another Night Before Christmas'

There are plenty of holiday favorites brought to life on stage every season. But there aren't always many new tales of yuletide hope and dreams introduced to eager audiences.

Don Forston in "Another Night Before Christmas"

Actor Don Forston plays 'the Man in Red' in 'Another Night Before Christmas' the holiday stage story now playing at Theatre at the Center in Munster through Dec. 18.

Hollis Resnik and Don Forston star in "Another Night Before Christmas"

A rediscovery of the 'true meaning of Christmas' is the central theme for 'Another Night Before Christmas,' now playing through Dec. 18 at Theatre at the Center in Munster and starring Hollis Resnik and Don Forston.

Theatre at the Center welcomes holidays with 'Another Night Before Christmas'

There are plenty of holiday favorites brought to life on stage every season. But there aren't always many new tales of yuletide hope and dreams introduced to eager audiences.

OFFBEAT: Chicago Shakespeare production of 'Pinocchio' grows on you

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Best Dressed

BEST DRESSED - - Actor Don Forston stars as the Emperor in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's new children's production of "The Emperor's New Clothes" running through Aug. 29, 2010 at Navy Pier.

Fashion Disaster

FASHION DISASTER - - Actor Don Forston (center) stars as the Emperor in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's new children's production of "The Emperor's New Clothes" running through Aug. 29, 2010 at Navy Pier.