Henry Godinez's latest theatrical journey explores 'Don Quixote' by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

In his latest stage role, Godinez takes on a legendary fictional character.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 8:00am on September 22, 2017☆⚑

'Invisible Scarlet' torn from the comics pages of Chicago newspapers by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

The comic strip originated in the Chicago Times beginning in 1940 and, after the paper merged with the Chicago Sun in 1948, in the Chicago Sun-Times.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 8:45am on August 31, 2017☆⚑

Janet Ulrich Brooks up for the challenge of regal TimeLine role by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

Brooks: "It is rather daunting to play an iconic character that everyone feels they know. The Queen is just so visible and there are expectations."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 9:30am on August 17, 2017☆⚑

Comedian, raconteur Dick Smothers as politically savvy as ever by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

Smothers says he follows today's political satirists and feels they're doing "a great job."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 2:21pm on August 14, 2017☆⚑

Neo-Futurists' new show serves up plenty of 'Food' for thought by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

With his new play, Dan Kerr-Hobert wants to get people thinking and talking about food via a wide range of ideas.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 1:18pm on July 26, 2017☆⚑

Weill's rarely staged 'Johnny Johnson' set for Chicago Folks Operetta by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

"Johnny Johnson" was Kurt Weill's first work after leaving Germany and landing in the United States.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 1:00pm on June 21, 2017☆⚑

One-woman show looks to young Bette Davis for portrait of the actress by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

The play homes in on a younger Davis and an earlier loss at the 1940 Oscar ceremony.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 11:00pm on June 7, 2017☆⚑

'T.' stage drama revisits the still-fascinating Kerrigan-Harding saga by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

We're not quite done with the icy saga of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 4:08pm on May 27, 2017☆⚑

Playwright hopes 'King Liz' is an inspiration to all women by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

"King Liz" is a no-holds-barred portrait of a powerful woman at the top of her game who must face the biggest challenge of her career.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 10:00am on May 25, 2017☆⚑

Chicago summer festivals season jam-packed with options by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

Here's a look at where to find summer fun in the city and suburbs.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 9:00am on May 23, 2017☆⚑

Mysterious daughter, human side of Einstein explored in 'Relativity' by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

In recent years, numerous books about Einstein have delved not only into his scientific theories but also his tangled personal life.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 1:27pm on May 17, 2017☆⚑

Playwright transports 'Great Expectations' to Calcutta in new staging by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-times

The novel translates easily into Indian culture because the story is so universal, says British playwright Tanika Gupta.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 8:00pm on May 16, 2017☆⚑