Fairy Tale Reflection: Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' comes to the Marriott Theatre

Matt Raftery, originally from Park Forest, Ill., and now one of Chicago theater's young and promising directors and choreographers, is his own Chicago's South Side "Cinderella" story.

OFFBEAT: Princess Diana wedding cake slice auctioned next month

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Mary Poppins Hoasting Floating Tea Party from the 1964 Walt Disney Film "Mary Poppins"

Actor Dick Van Dyke and comedian Ed Wyn play surprised guests at a floating tea party hosted by Mary Poppins in the 1964 Walt Disney film of the same name starring Julie Andrews (bottom left) in the title role.

OFFBEAT: New tea time destination in Chicago welcomed with tea party

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Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and Eleanor Parker in "The Sound of Music"

Julie Andrews as Maria (left) with Christopher Plummer as Captain Von Trapp and Eleanor Parker at her icy best as Baroness Elsa Schraeder in the 1966 film "The Sound of Music."

OFFBEAT: 'Sing-a-Long Sound of Music' movie finally coming to Northwest Indiana

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OFFBEAT: Michigan City Barker Hall hosting 'Titanic Dinner' Saturday

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OFFBEAT: Drury Lane 'Sound of Music' hits a high note with strong cast, talent

Most people equate "The Sound of Music" with the 20th Century Fox 1965 film starring Julie Andrews and Christropher Plummer, but its first incarnation was a hit stage musical.

Actor Larry Adams a father figure of stage for Drury Lane 'Sound of Music' run

Actor Larry Adams has played the plum role of Captain von Trapp as the lead in productions of "The Sound of Music" in the past.

OFFBEAT: Debbie's auction nets big profit, she's resting more easily without debt worry

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Debbie Reynolds displaying Collection

Debbie Reynolds came to Chicago in March to appear on Oprah Winfrey's talk show to display her collection of rare Hollywood costumes, including Julie Andrew's frock and guitar from "The Sound of Music" and the children's playclothes made from curtains featured in the 1965 film.