OFFBEAT: 'Sister Act' shines bright with faith and musical fun

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Cast of the National Broadway Tour of "Sister Act"

Hollis Resnik as Mother Superior and Ta'Rea Campbell as Deloris Van Cartier lead the cast of "Sister Act" for the musical finale.

Hollis Resnik plays Mother Superior opposite Ta Rea Campbell as Deloris Van Cartier in "Sister Act" for the National Broadway Tour

Hollis Resnik plays Mother Superior opposite Ta Rea Campbell as Deloris Van Cartier in the new national Broadway tour of "Sister Act" playing Auditorium Theatre in Chicago Nov. 13 to Dec. 2.

Broadway praise: Chicago actress Hollis Resnik back home for run of 'Sister Act'

Chicago actress Hollis Resnik has played a nun on stage a few times during her career.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Iceman' and Brian Dennehy nab top Jeff Award Honors

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A new actress steps in as Patsy Cline

It was just three weeks ago that actress Heather Beck was offered an Indiana homecoming to bring her popular portrayal of country western music legend Patsy Cline to Northwest Indiana.

New actress stepping in as Patsy Cline

It's been nearly a decade since the tribute to country western music icon Patsy Cline entertained audiences on the Northwest Indiana stage at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

OFFBEAT: Key Players Gathering Tonight for Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Reunion

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Still 'Crazy' for Patsy Cline

It's been nearly a decade since the tribute to country western music icon Patsy Cline entertained audiences on the Northwest Indiana stage at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster.

Still 'Crazy' for Patsy Cline: Theatre at the Center launching 2012 season with popular musical

When picking the production to launch the 2012 stage season at Theatre at the Center, artistic director William Pullinsi and general manager Richard Friedman say it was easy to do.

Hollis Resnik New Year's Eve Cabaret Event

Actress, singer and entertainer Hollis Resnik is ringing in 2012 with Lampkin Music Group proudly presenting this "First Lady of Chicago Musical Theatre" in a special New Year's Eve cabaret performance at Stage 773 in Chicago.

OFFBEAT: Final few tickets remain for Hollis Resnik's NYE Cabaret Performance Tonight

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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.

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.