Fabric of Fun: 'Plaid Tidings' unravels with gift of musical comedy for the holidays

In actor Rod Thomas' humble and entertaining opinion, "Plaid is the perfect fit for the holidays."

Jordan Chaddock gets 'creative' for Memorial Opera House

Jordan Chaddock is excited about his new role as creative director for Valparaiso's Memorial Opera House.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, July 19

It's hot outside, but area theaters are keeping audience members cool all summer with productions that range from the Towle's 'Next to Normal' to the Goodman's 'Crowns.' --Kathy MacNeil, assistant managing editor, Shore magazine

OFFBEAT: Plant a stage seed, tell everyone to see 'Little Shop of Horrors' in Munster

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Actor Jon Cunningham as Seymour Tries to Appease the Pleas of Hungry Plant Audrey II in Theatre at the Center's "Little Shop of Horrors"

Actor Jon Cunningham as Seymour tries to appease the pleas of hungry plant Audrey II in Theatre at the Center's "Little Shop of Horrors" now playing until Aug. 19, 2012.

Peter Kevoian (left), Jon Cunningham with Audrey II and Tiffany Trainer Star as the leads in "Little Shop of Horrors" at Theatre at the Center

Peter Kevoian (left), Jon Cunningham with Audrey II (center) and Tiffany Trainer star as the leads in "Little Shop of Horrors" at Theatre at the Center now until Aug. 19.

"Little Shop of Horrors" Stage Musical at Theatre at the Center in Munster

Theatre at the Center in Munster is presenting a new production of Broadway hit "Little Shop of Horrors" now through Aug. 19.

Theatre at the Center in full bloom with new production of 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Director and choreographer Stacey Flaster says there's a reason the hit musical "Little Shop of Horrors" isn't produced and offered to audiences as often as other works.

"Little Shop of Horrors" Stage Musical at Theatre at the Center in Munster

Theatre at the Center in Munster is presenting a new production of "Little Shop of Horrors" July 12 to Aug. 19.

OFFBEAT: 'Little Shop of Horrors' in Munster offering life-giving chance and Svengoolie

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

In the Hood: 'Kids' production of 'Little Red Riding Hood' has fun with classic fairy tale

While helping plan this month's Family Arts Festival at Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, Charlie Misovye wanted something "classic, yet creative" as a stage highlight.