Tag Archives: The Practical Theatre

May 24, 2012

“The Vic & Paul Show” Summer 2012…

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April 14, 2012

Countdown to Classic Comedy…

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March 29, 2012

Vic & Paul in Beverly Hills

The Vic & Paul Show is coming to Beverly Hills. Not Rodeo Drive in the 90210. We’re talking West 111th Street in the 60655. We’re talking Beverly Hills on the southwestern edge of the South Side of Chicago. (Known to … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2012

Ms. Maura Sings the Blues…

The talented and brilliantly bluesy songstress Ms. Maura, backed by her friend and guitarist Lynz Floren, performed at club TRIP in Santa Monica on Friday night, March 9th. I was lucky enough to be there – and here’s a sampler … Continue reading →

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March 7, 2012

30 Years Ago…

We measure our lives in years, but we experience life moment to moment. Some moments in time are more memorable than others. Some are unforgettable. And yet, even our most remarkable moments become generalized in our memories. Years later, we … Continue reading →

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December 13, 2011

Just One Week Until the Fun Begins!

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November 28, 2011

The PTC Arrives on Wikipedia.

Fans, friends and former members of The Practical Theatre Company can now celebrate another PTC milestone: The PTC has made it to Wikipedia. Thanks to the good work of University Archivist Kevin Leonard and his staff at the Northwestern University … Continue reading →

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November 6, 2011

Louis D — RIP

The one and only Louis DiCrescenzo, the gifted artist who designed and built both The John Lennon Auditorium at 703 Howard Street and The Piper’s Alley Theatre at North & Wells, passed away last week. Brad Hall, his cast-mate in … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2011

A Hilarious History Goes Home.

What do Leopold & Loeb’s original 1924 ransom note, Patricia Neal’s 1972 Golden Globe, one of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s 1978 college blue books, and Practical Theatre Company memorabilia, circa 1979-1989, have in common? This year, everyone who ever … Continue reading →

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September 5, 2011

Make Your Holiday Plans Today…

Click on the poster  – and get your tickets! “One of the theatrical events of the year is the return of Paul Barrosse and Victoria Zielinski to the Chicago stage with ‘The Vic & Paul Show’… I know it’s a … Continue reading →

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