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OFFBEAT: 'Seinfeld' actor Jason Alexander up next headlining at The Venue in Hammond
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
Jason Alexander
Comedian Jason Alexander will perform one show at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond on April 27. 2013.
OFFBEAT: Chicago premiere of 'Side Effects' play comedy has side effects
Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.
TV Comedy Writer Marc Jaffe
TV comedy writer-turned-playwright Marc Jaffe penned the new stage comedy "Side Effects May Include..." having its Chicago premiere this month at Greenhouse Theatre.
Of Notoriety: DVD Organization Tips
I've been spending my summer shadowing Times Columnist Philip Potempa, who is also my professor at Valparaiso University. During my time shadowing Professor Potempa and writing on this blog, I have discovered an enjoyment of writing film reviews. As a lover of cinema, movies have always had…
CHICAGO SCENE: Local bands dominated Bluesfest lineup
The 28th Chicago Blues Festival opens today and runs through Sunday in Grant Park. The four stages are extra-light on headliners (Lonnie Brooks, Shemekia Copeland) and heavy on local faves (guitarist Carl Weathersby, boogie-woogie mama Katherine Davis, harp master Billy Branch). Factor in ta…
June 10, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
John O'Hurley headlines national Broadway tour of "Chicago"
Actor John O'Hurley has returned to the lawyer stage role he loves, headlining in the new national tour of the musical "Chicago" playing this weekend at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago.
Back to 'Chicago'
Actor John O'Hurley says he was surprised as he watched with anticipation to see which celebrities took the final honors for this season's "Dancing with the Stars" finale last week.
May 29, 2011 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
OFFBEAT: 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkin's wife, Elizabeth Maren, dead at 69
With her bright red hair and Coke-bottle-thick glasses, Elizabeth Maren always was easy to spot at any of the annual Wizard of Oz Festival in Chesterton each year.
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