Stage Wizardry: 'Potted Potter' takes audiences on fast-paced funny ride of Boy Wizard's adventures

It's a question they are so often asked.

Jefferson Turner (left) and Daniel Clarkson star in the "Potted Potter" stage parody

Jefferson Turner (left) and Daniel Clarkson star in the "Potted Potter" stage parody playing an already extended run in Chicago through Jan. 6, 2013.

OFFBEAT: Stage parody 'Scarrie' back for silly audience fun

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Drury Lane Theatre's "The 39 Steps"

Peter Simon Hilton (left), Paul Kalina (center) and Angela Ingersoll star in "The 39 Steps" now at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., until Aug. 26, 2012.

OFFBEAT: David Cerda send-up of child pageants deserves a crown

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"The Doyle & Debbie Show" Chicago Run Wrapping Up

Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton star as the title characters in "The Doyle & Debbie Show" now playing through May 27, 2012 at The Royal George Theatre in Chicago.

'Sexy Baby'

Precious Swann, played by Jeremy Myers (left) in a blond-stacked wig, is tanned and ready to win another pageant crown under the guidance of her "loving mother" Robin, played by Heather Currie, in David Cerda's "Sexy Baby" April 26 to June 13.

OFFBEAT: Child beauty pageants latest David Cerda stage target

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"Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits" at Governors State University in January 2012

January welcomes humor and silly send-ups for a weekend of cabaret stage performances of "Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits" at Governors State University.

"The Doyle & Debbie Show" Performance

Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton star as the title characters in "The Doyle & Debbie Show" now playing at The Royal George Theatre in Chicago.

"The Doyle & Debbie Show"

Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton star as the title characters in "The Doyle & Debbie Show" now playing at The Royal George Theatre in Chicago.

Cave Comedy

David Cerda's new comedy hit "Trogg!" is enjoying an extension of performances at Chopin Theatre in Chicago through July 16.

OFFBEAT: David Cerda's stage spoof 'Trogg!' of Joan Crawford final film a treat

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OFFBEAT: Hammond grad's new play a silly send-up of Joan Crawford's final film

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Dancing Around It

Barbara Cannon (from left, facing) Elizabeth Lesinski, caveman Trogg, played by Chad Ramsey and Peanut, played by Alex Grelle, do a silly new dance called 'The Trogg' in the new stage spoof "Trogg! A Musical" presented by Hell in a Handbag Productions.