Theatre

Shining a little spotlight on Rae Smedley of Memorial Opera House

Shining a little spotlight on Rae Smedley of Memorial Opera House Editor’s note: Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial Opera House is one of many community theaters to temporarily close and postpone or cancel upcoming performances. Plan a visit as soon as guidelines allow, and visit their website...

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Volunteering at Chicago Street Theatre strengthens community, self

Volunteering at Chicago Street Theatre strengthens community, self No matter the shifts a community weathers, people can always find strength in the communal experience of volunteering. For many communities, the arts offer just such an outlet—and an enriching opportunity to foster personal growth. Chicago Street...

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Final two weekends of Black Comedy and this Sunday evening’s special event fund-raiser with Disposable Theatre Improv Co.

Final two weekends of Black Comedy and this Sunday evening’s special event fund-raiser with Disposable Theatre Improv Co. Continuing for the next two weekends on the Chicago Street Theatre stage in Valparaiso is Peter Shaffer’s one-act farce, Black Comedy, under the guidance of guest director, Scot Macdonald.  The play is set in a London flat during an electrical...

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Memorial Opera House rivets community through authentic theatrical, musical experiences

Memorial Opera House rivets community through authentic theatrical, musical experiences Season after season, Memorial Opera House (MOH) opens its lineup of shows with a crowd-pleaser. And, though the old adage may seem trite, Region theatergoers can’t help but notice that each season at MOH seems better than the last. This can...

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Valpo’s Memorial Opera House brings the classic tale of Mary Poppins to life

Valpo’s Memorial Opera House brings the classic tale of Mary Poppins to life It’s simply supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Valparaiso’s Memorial Opera House proudly presented Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins. A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the iconic Walt Disney film, this...

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Memorial Opera House 2020 Mainstage Season – Mary Poppins

Memorial Opera House 2020 Mainstage Season – Mary Poppins Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes the Opera House stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure! One of Disney’s most popular movie musicals of all time will capture your heart in a whole new way. Young Jane...

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Chicago Street Theatre Teen Ensemble helps young artists navigate their world

Chicago Street Theatre Teen Ensemble helps young artists navigate their world One of the foremost distinguishers at Chicago Street Theatre (CST) is its commitment to taking risks that stand out in the Regional theatre community. From unique conceptual approaches to productions that challenge community theatre expectations, the...

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Chicago Street Theater presents naughty & nice double holiday feature!

Chicago Street Theater presents naughty & nice double holiday feature! The Santaland DiariesBy David SedarisDirected Dona Henry (Wheeler) and Kelly Hite (Valparaiso)CAST: Crumpet: Jim Henry (Valparaiso) Santaland is a raucously hilarious adult Christmas story! Out of work, a slacker decides to become a Macy’s elf...

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Memorial Opera House presents Hometown Heroes: A Salute to Veterans lunchtime cabaret

Memorial Opera House presents Hometown Heroes: A Salute to Veterans lunchtime cabaret It’s no secret that Valparaiso welcomes its veteran community with open arms. The Memorial Opera House, one of the city’s most prominent historical sites, was built on the traditions and values of our troops, so it would only make sense that they...

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