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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Illinois Holocaust Museum exhibit shares Jewish part in American war effort

Roger Salamon still remembers the words he heard during his army infantry training in March 1945.

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: 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.

OFFBEAT: Betty White here next month to sign copies of her new 'Ask Me' book

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Richard Friedman

Richard Friedman has been selected as the new general manager of Theatre at the Center in Munster. Previously, he served in a similar capacity for Northlight Theatre at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, Ill.

OFFBEAT: Munster Theatre at the Center under new leadership

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Controversial bills resurface in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD | The 97th General Assembly is only a week old, but more than 200 pieces of proposed legislation have been introduced, including bills to legalize medical marijuana and expand gambling.

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.