OFFBEAT: Theatre at the Center's 'Glorious Feeling' a toe-tapping tribute

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Trio Rehearsing Dance Steps in "What a Glorious Feeling" at Theatre at the Center

Steven Stanopoulos, from left, plays director Stanley Donen, Nicole Miller is Debbie Reynolds and Richard Strimer plays Gene Kelly in the Chicago premiere of "What a Glorious Feeling" at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

Actor Richard Strimer as Gene Kelly and Nicole Miller as Debbie Reynolds in "What a Glorious Feelling"

Actor Richard Strimer plays Gene Kelly opposite actress Nicole Miller as Debbie Reynolds, shown in a studio scene rehearsing the song "Good Mornin'," in the Chicago premiere of "What a Glorious Feeling" at Theatre at the Center in Munster playing until June 3, 2013.

'Rain' check: New stage musical in Munster explores Gene Kelly film classic

Choreographer Danny Herman admits he was "a little intimidated" tackling the musical numbers for a stage production paying homage to "Singin' in the Rain," one of the greatest movie musicals of all time.

Celebrate early St. Pat's Day with Switchback

Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormack are ushering in an early St. Patrick's Day celebration this weekend.

Ann N. Davis (seated and leaning on her hand) Surrounded by her Theatre at the Center Staff

Ann N. Davis, production manager and technical director for Theatre at the Center in Munster, is shown seated (far left) surrounded by her staff and colleagues on the set of "Fox on the Fairway," the new comedy featuring her set design, running until March 24.

"Phantom" Set at Theatre at the Center in 2008

Set Designer Andre LaSalle relied on Ann N. Davis for technical direction, welding and paint to create a visually stunning set, complete with looming chandelier, for a 2008 production of "Phantom" at Theatre at the Center in Munster.

Scene it All: Theatre at the Center set wiz Ann Davis loves being 'behind the scenes'

Ann N. Davis is a theater set designer who lives and works by the motto: "Waste not...Want not..."

Ann N. Davis with Richard Friedman (left) and William Pullinsi of Theatre at the Center in Munster

Theatre at the Center's Production Manager/Technical Director Ann N. Davis, works closely with the Munster venue's general manager Richard Friedman (left) and artistic director William Pullinsi while planning the set and scenery design for productions.

Kate Bergeron as "Louise" Sizes Up Her Shot in Theatre at the Center's "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig

Kate Bergeron as "Louise" sizes up her shot in Theatre at the Center's funny production of "The Fox on the Fairway" by Ken Ludwig playing until March 24.

OFFBEAT: 'Fox on Fairway' in Munster a customized comedy classic

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OFFBEAT: Felicia Fields one-woman show entertains while looking for an audience

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Theatre at the Center presents Chicago-area premiere

There'll be laughs aplenty as director Bill Pullinsi presents the comedy "The Fox on the Fairway" through March 24 at Munster's Theatre at the Center.

OFFBEAT: Felicia Fields one-night Munster show a perfect V-Day

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Musician to bring spirited historical show to Munster

Jim Post enjoyed his visit to Munster's Theatre at the Center so much during his performance last year of "Mark Twain and the Laughing River" that he's back again this season.

Ron Hawking

Ron Hawking, whose career launched with voice work in commercials, is now a Chicago legend with his concert tributes to the famed singer headliners of yesteryear.