Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Since 1976, Freedom Hall has presented internationally acclaimed artists and entertainers in Chicago’s Southland, featuring the best in music, dance, and comedy. The 2018 – 2019 Freedom Hall Series continues this tradition with a variety of performances in the 287-seat Nathan Manilow Theatre. The Freedom Hall Main[Read More…]
Live Theater
Growing Up Gay and Black in Park Forest, Now Performs Naked Off-Broadway: Meet Adam Davenport
New York, New York-(ENEWSPF)- Adam Davenport’s journey began in Park Forest. Growing up gay and Black was a “lonely existence,” the multi-hyphenate actor-director-singer-writer told eNews Park Forest. After graduating from Marian Catholic High School in 2002 where he participated in theater productions all four years, Mr. Davenport landed at Yale. He[Read More…]
Freedom Hall Presents Unforgettable: Falling In Love With Nat King Cole Starring Evan Tyrone Martin
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Could we ever forget the incandescent voice of Nat King Cole? Soon, at Park Forest’s Freedom Hall, you will have the opportunity to experience the “liquid, soothing” voice of a Chicago original, via the presentation of Evan Tyrone Martin. On Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m., the[Read More…]
PSC Presents “The Elephant Man,” a Tony Award Winner for Best Play
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Prairie State College (PSC) Players are presenting, “The Elephant Man,” a Tony Award winning play based on the true story of John Merrick, the Elephant Man, as he climbs from carnival sideshow act, beaten and hounded for his terrible disfigurement, to artist, intellectual and celebrity in[Read More…]
Once Upon A Mattress Brings Fractured Fairy Tale To Stage
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and the Pea,” you may be in for a walloping surprise as you take in the Genesius Guild of Hammond’s latest production, Once Upon a Mattress. An off-beat re-telling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Princess[Read More…]
Sam Shepard’s Buried Child Coming To The Drama Group
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is proud to present the Pulitzer Prize-Winning dark drama, BURIED CHILD, by lauded American playwright Sam Shepard directed by M.J. Renzi. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre on June 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 at 7:30 pm and matinees[Read More…]
The Secret to Drama Group’s Secret Garden – Talented Child Actors
By MaryLee Hoganson Director Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- When director Mary Lee Hoganson was selected to mount The Drama Group’s upcoming production of The Secret Garden, she knew that the greatest challenge to success would be finding just the right child actors who must carry the weight of this production. And find them[Read More…]
