"Big Fish" Broadway Run in Chicago with Norbert Leo Butz and Kate Baldwin

Kate Baldwin and Norbert Leo Butz star in the Chicago pre-Broadway run of "Big Fish" directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman and running until May 5, 2013 at Oriental Theatre.

OFFBEAT: 'Big Fish' almost ready to swim on to Broadway

I haven't read "Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions" by Daniel Wallace, first printed in 1998, nor seen the now cult status 2003 film directed by Tim Burton, starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange and Helena Bonham Carter.

Go 'Fish' : World premiere new musical 'Big Fish' gets Chicago launch

Broadway actress Kate Baldwin has been living in the fantasy world of "Big Fish" for more than two years, watching words and musical numbers bring the selection of vivid characters to life.

OFFBEAT: Quick return for Chicago stage run of ''American Idiot'

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Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin and Bobby Steggert are the Stage Star Leads in Broadway's "Big Fish"

Norbert Leo Butz (behind), Kate Baldwin and Bobby Steggert play the principal leads in the new stage musical "Big Fish," playing a pre-Broadway five-week run in Chicago at Oriental Theatre prior to the New York opening in fall 2013.

Kitchen Spotlight: Actor shares recipe for healthy pepper dip

Actor Bobby Steggert grew up around great food.

OFFBEAT: 'Fela!' return perfect for Black History Month

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OFFBEAT: Broadway return of 'Rain' and Beatles music tribute excites audiences

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OFFBEAT: 'Fela!' an important musical lesson about rights and fights of life

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OFFBEAT: Short Chicago run of 'Riverdance' is heart-pounding pure entertainment

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OFFBEAT: Chicago stage run of rock 'n' shock 'American Idiot' Loud and Unclear

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OFFBEAT: Actor eager for this week's Chicago stage run of 'American Idiot'

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John-Michael Zuerlein (left to right), John Bisom and Paul DeBoy

Left to right, John-Michael Zuerlein, John Bisom and Paul DeBoy star as the men on a mission of fatherhood in the national tour of 'Mamma Mia!' stopping in Chicago for a short run Jan. 24 to 29 at Oriental Theatre.

OFFBEAT: 'In the Heights' short Broadway tour a lively and fun adventure

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OFFBEAT: 'In the Heights' actor happy about his return to Chicago stage

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OFFBEAT: 'Donny and Marie Christmas' a stage favorite with plenty of holiday spirit

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Osmond siblings ring in holiday season with spirited production at Oriental Theatre

Through the years, quality entertainment and spreading joy through music have been the Osmond family signature.

'80s hits are rad in 'Rock of Ages'

The Tony award-nominated musical "Rock of Ages" blasted onto the stage of The Oriental Theatre in Chicago on Tuesday.

Dominique Scott ready for this week's 'Rock of Ages' Broadway in Chicago return

Dominique Scott had no problem joining the latest "Rock of Ages" Broadway tour and feeling comfortable in the lead role.

Latest 'Beauty and the Beast' offers fun Disney diversion

Belle, played by Emily Behny, is serenaded by a cast of suddenly animated household objects, including candelabra Lumiere, center, played by Michael Haller, during the song "Be Our Guest" in Broadway's "Beauty and the Beast."