CPHS to showcase 'Guys and Dolls'

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point High School Theatre Department is gearing up to showcase its musical performance of "Guys and Dolls!" The show is directed by Kit Degenhart.

"Now and Forever: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber"

"Now and Forever: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber" is having a world premiere run at Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire until March 24, 2013.

Are Hollywood awards by gender out of touch?

Do Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren really need a category just for women to snare one of Hollywood's favorite accessories, an Oscar, Emmy or Screen Actors Guild trophy?

Larry Adams and Paula Scrofano in "42nd Street" at Theatre at the Center

Larry Adams and Paula Scrofano are returning to the Theatre at the Center stage starring in "42nd Street" Sept. 13 to Oct. 21.

"The Fox on the Fairway" at Theatre at the Center in Munster in 2013

Theatre at the Center in Munster announced the new 2013 stage season last week, including the Chicago area premiere of Ken Ludwig's new madcap comedy "The Fox on the Fairway" on Feb. 14, 2013.

OFFBEAT: Marriott Theatre's 'Dreamgirls' dazzles with talent and design

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Chicago Street shoots for the stars with debut 'Dream'

Eric Brandt, co-director of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' works with the actors during a rehearsal at Chicago Street Theatre. The cast will perform the Shakespeare comedy July 13 and 14 at the Porter Health Amphitheatre in Central Park Plaza.

Chicago Street shoots for the stars with debut 'Dream'

Kelsey Dougherty and Charlie Scanlon, actors from Chicago Street Theatre, run through a few lines from Shakespeare's comedy, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at Central Park Plaza's Porter Health Amphitheatre, while co-director Eric Brandt looks on. The theatre group will be giving a free perform…

Chicago Street shoots for the stars with debut 'Dream'

Chicago Street Theatre actors Kelsey Dougherty and Charlie Scalon run through lines June 28 at Central Park Plaza's Porter Health Amphitheatre. The Valparaiso-based theater group will be performing Shakespeare's comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' on July 13 and 14 at the plaza.

Jacksons perform at the Star Plaza Theatre

MERRILLVILLE | Jermaine Jackson takes the lead as the Jacksons perform at The Star Plaza Theatre Friday, June 22, 2012.

Jacksons perform at the Star Plaza Theatre

MERRILLVILLE | The Jacksons, Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Jermaine, take the stage at The Star Plaza Theatre Friday, June 22, 2012.

Jacksons perform at the Star Plaza Theatre

Jermaine Jackson takes the lead as The Jacksons perform Friday at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville.

Jacksons perform at the Star Plaza Theatre

The Jacksons, from left, Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Jermaine, take the stage Friday at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville.

Justin Bieber's new album impresses

Justin Bieber performs June 17 during the 2012 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto.

Donna Summer Singing at Star Plaza Theatre's 20th anniversary

Donna Summer performed all of her classic hit songs for the Star Plaza Theatre audience on the 20th anniversary of the theater's opening Aug. 18, 1999.

Donna Summer Portrait from Star Plaza Theatre 20th anniversary

Donna Summer returned to the Star Plaza Theatre stage for the 20th anniversary of the theater's opening Aug. 18, 1999.

Donna Summer performs at the Star Plaza for the theater's 20th anniversary

Donna Summer performs Aug. 18, 1999, at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville on the 20th anniversary of its opening.

Workers raise the rafters on proposed cultural arts center in C.P.

Nicole Schmied, development director for the Indiana Ballet Theatre, walks outside the former Lake County Nurses' Home on Friday in Crown Point. A new roof is being installed on the building, which is line to become a cultural arts center. The hope is to have a new roof in place by the end o…

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, March 1st

Tomorrow, at a theater near you, the opening of The Lorax movie and a party for Dr. Seuss's 109th b-day at Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles on Saturday; also very secret exclusive Paparazzi opening Saturday in Valpo. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine