Marc Grapey and Tim Kazurinsky in "The Odd Couple" at Northlight Theatre

Actors Marc Grapey and Tim Kazurinsky headline as the bickering duo "Oscar" and "Felix" in a new run of "The Odd Couple" now through Dec. 9 at Northlight Theatre in Skokie, Ill.

OFFBEAT: Northlight's 'Odd Couple' funny, but not full force

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OFFBEAT: Show goes on, despite actor Wendt's departure from 'Odd Couple'

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Show goes on despite actor Wendt's exit from 'Odd Couple'

Actor George Wendt, who turned 64 on Oct. 17, is recovering from surgery at a Chicago hospital for a blocked the November 2012 run of a new production of "The Odd Couple" this month at Northlight Theatre in Skokie.

OFFBEAT: MHS teacher nets rights to rare 'Wizard of Oz' inspired stage work

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OFFBEAT: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble has 'All the Answers' with Ann Landers play

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Angela and Michael Ingersoll

Angela and Michael Ingersoll will unveil their stage act next month Oct. 1 and 2 at Northlight Theatre called "My Baby Just Cares For Me," a special fall benefit concert featuring the married musical theater duo the Ingersolls.

OFFBEAT: Star Plaza 'Jersey Boy' joining wife for new duo stage revue

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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.

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.

'Season's Greetings' at Northlight Theatre in Skokie

Francis Guinan plays Bernard, who annually produces a puppet show to enterain his family, including Maggie Kettering as Pattie, in 'Season's Greetings' written by Alan Ayckbourn and running at Northlight Theatre in Skokie through Dec. 18.

OFFBEAT: Local voices join Oak Ridge Boys at Star Plaza Theatre

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OFFBEAT: Northlight Theatre's 'Outgoing Tide' a beautiful emotionally driven stage journey

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"The Outgoing Tide" at Northlight Theatre

Thomas Cox (left), John Mahoney (center) and Rondi Reed star in the world premiere stage drama "The Outgoing Tide," which has been extended through July 3 at Northlight Theatre in Skokie, Ill.

A Historic Christmas

Actresses Felicia P. Fields stars opposite Paula Scofano, who plays First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, in "A Civil War Christmas" playing through Dec. 19 at Northlight Theatre in Skokie, Ill.