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Entertainment Stories from April 18, 2025 (Change date)

In ‘The Wedding Banquet,’ a queer landmark is reborn for today

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 18, 2025 4:14 pm - When filmmaker Andrew Ahn was approached about revisiting “The Wedding Banquet,” he was daunted. But, as the son of Korean immigrants, Ahn, whose movies include “Driveways” and “Fire Island,” felt like he had something to contribute.
Holy Trinity Lutheran to host next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour April 27

By Jeffrey Neufeld, Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour
Apr 18, 2025 4:14 pm - The next stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will be at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 27. The instrument featured was built in 1964 by the Austin Organs Inc. of Hartford, Connecticut, and is their opus 2402.
PM Music Center to host grand opening of Mariachi Mercado with a celebration of music, culture

Submitted by Antonette Kanae
Apr 18, 2025 3:33 pm - PM Music Center opens Mariachi Mercado, a new showroom celebrating mariachi music's heritage. The free grand opening event on April 26 will have live music, food, and family activities.
Glenbard East Theatre to bring wit and charm to Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

By Nathan Lindquist, Glenbard District 87
Apr 18, 2025 3:07 pm - Glenbard East High School's theater department will perform Oscar Wilde's comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest" on April 24-26. The satirical play follows two young men who create fake identities to escape their obligations and fall in love.
Geneva High brings ‘Seussical’ to life in playful musical romp

By Annaliese Rothaar, Geneva High School Theater Boosters
Apr 18, 2025 2:15 pm - Geneva High School's theater department presents the musical "Seussical," a fun show inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss and featuring memorable songs and characters.
‘Sister Act’ brings disco-era fun to Wego Drama’s 2024-25 season

By Mark Begovich, Wego Drama
Apr 18, 2025 1:44 pm - Wego Drama is presenting the musical comedy "Sister Act," a reimagining of the beloved 1990s film about a singer who witnesses a murder and goes into hiding in a convent.
Northlight announces 50th anniversary season

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 18, 2025 1:42 pm - On Friday, Northlight Theatre announced its 50th anniversary, the last one in Skokie before the company returns to its original home in Evanston in fall 2026.
Scooter’s Coffee shop could replace Des Plaines restaurant

By Russell Lissau
Apr 18, 2025 12:50 pm - A Scooter’s Coffee shop soon could replace a restaurant in Des Plaines.
Smooth sailing: Sweeping score, beautiful singing make Marriott’s ‘Titanic’ a must-see

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 18, 2025 12:39 pm - Spoiler alert: The ship sinks, but Marriott Theatre’s magnificent, robustly sung, impressively designed revival of “Titanic the Musical” sails smoothly under the direction of Marriott newcomer Connor Gallagher.
Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in public

Apr 18, 2025 7:36 am - Oscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment has been charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession after his arrest earlier this month at a Northern California ski resort.

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