Actors J.D. Rodriguez as the Artful Dodger and Brady Tutton as Oliver Twist in "Oliver!" at Drury Lane Theatre

Actors J.D. Rodriguez as the Artful Dodger and 11-year-old Brady Tutton as Oliver Twist, are the young leads in the new production of "Oliver!" now playing until June 2, 2013 at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

"Oliver!" at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. until June 2, 2013

Brady Tutton, 11, stars as orphan Oliver Twist in the musical "Oliver!" running until June 2, 2013 at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

OFFBEAT: Drury Lane's 'Sunset Boulevard' a remarkable ride

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OFFBEAT: Feb includes Platters tribute West and Film Casting East

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The World Famous Platters Revue

The World Famous Platters Revue performs two concerts Feb 4 and 5 at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook.

High flying Starship singer to fightin' Irish favorite

Midwest music veteran Cathy Richardson gives a rare solo performance tonight during a short break from a world tour as lead singer of the legendary Jefferson Starship.

Chris Critelli and Gina Milo in "Xanadu" at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook

Chris Critelli and Gina Milo star in the silly stage musical adaptation of "Xanadu" at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook now through Oct. 28.

OFFBEAT: Silly 'Young Frankenstein' and classic 'Oliver!' at Drury Lane in 2013

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Debbie Reynolds excited about ''Liberace' film and Drury Lane return

Hollywood royalty Debbie Reynolds says she's still not "exactly sure" why the producers of the new HBO film about Las Vegas showman pianist Liberace cast her to be their film.

Lillian Castillo, Michael Lindner and Felicia Fields star in "Hairspray" at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

Lillian Castillo stars as Tracy Turnblad, with Michael Lindner stepping into the heels of her mom Edna and Felicia Fields as Motormouth Maybelle in Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook's production of the Tony Award-winning musical "Hairspray" running now until June 17.

Tammy Mader and Giovanni Bonaventura in "Shout!" at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire in 2011

Tammy Mader, sporting 1960s garb, gets a lift from Giovanni Bonaventura in a scene from the musical revue "Shout!" during the Summer 2011 run at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire.