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Skokie, IL

Classic, immortal lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The newest production at Music Theater Works at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is the second musical written by Rogers and Hammerstein. It is a short run. It closes on August 18. Carousel premiered on Broadway in 1945, 2 years after Oklahoma! premiered. When Carousel opened, there were 2 R & H musicals playing on Broadway. Carousel was one of the first musicals to contain a tragic plotline about an antihero. It does not have an overture. As the curtain rises, the Carousel Waltz is being played with the cast gathered at a carnival. No dialogue. Stage business and dancing. Some of the actors create a moving carousel designed by scenic designer Shane Cinal. It is remarkable and gets the applause it justly deserves. The story revolves around carnival barker Billy Bigelow (another fine performance from Conor Jordan), Julie Jordan (Maliha Sayed in her MTW debut), her friend Carrie Pipperidge (Ella Gatlin) and Mr. Snow, Carrie’s betrothed (Will Koski). The woman who runs the carnival, Mrs. Mullin (Erika Rose making her MTW debut) cares about Billy more than she is willing to admit. Billy and Julie meet at the carnival. They talk about what it would be like if they loved each other. In true R & H fashion, they fall in love very fast and marry. Julie’s friend Carrie is betrothed to Mr. Snow. Mr. Snow tells Carrie his thoughts about their life after marriage. Carrie is hovering between acceptance and unhappiness. Ultimately, they marry as well. Billy has lost his job at the carnival and Julie lost her job at the mill. Julie tells Carrie that Billy hit her and now she has found out she’s going to have a baby. Billy is elated but there is no money. He and Julie are living with her cousin, Nettie Fowler (Alicia Berneche’s MTW debut). Billy’s best friend, Jigger (Will Leonard) has come up with a plan to rob the mill owner, Mr. Bascombe (Cliff Gabor). He is Julie’s former employer. Billy does not want to do the robbery because there is a chance Mr. Bascombe may be killed. Mrs. Mullin tries to lure Billy back to the carousel but Billy would have to leave Julie and their baby. After he refuses Mrs. Mullin’s offer, he contemplates on being a father. When he realizes the baby could be a girl, he decides he needs to help Jigger with the robbery. Jigger tries to seduce Carrie. Mr. Snow sees it happening and breaks his engagement with Carrie. Julie is comforting Carrie but she also knows that Billy is carrying a knife. She tries to convince Billy not to do the robbery. He does not listen and goes with Jigger. Unbeknown to them, Mr. Bascombe has already deposited the money and the robbery fails. Bascombe pulls out his gun and points it at Billy but Billy stabs himself. Julie cradles him as he dies. Carrie and Mr. Snow are reunited by this tragedy. As Billy is waiting to enter Heaven, he is informed he can spend one day on Earth to do good for someone and that would get him into Heaven. He finds out that 15 years have actually gone by. His unhappy daughter Louise (Susannah Harvey’s bravura dancing) is 15 and about to graduate. Billy sees her with a carnival barker very much like himself (Alex Iacobucci’s flawless dancing). They dance the famous Ballet. Billy is able to help Louise to become happy. He also realizes how much Julie loved him despite how he treated her. Billy can now enter Heaven having helped the people he loved.

Review: CAROUSEL at Music Theater Works At The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts

Houston, TX

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has announced eighteen performances included in Houston Theater Week for 2024. The third annual Houston Theater Week will kick off August 12-18, 2024, which offers exclusive deals and discounts for performances running 2024-25. The week-long promotion was created by Houston First Corporation in...

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Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

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The Lord's Prayer is one of the most well-known and frequently recited prayers in Christianity. But how much do you really know about it? This prayer, taught by Jesus to his disciples, holds a special place in the hearts of millions. It's not just a string of words; it's a profound expression of faith, hope, and love. From its origins in the Gospels to its various translations and interpretations, the Lord's Prayer has a rich history and deep significance. Whether you're a devout Christian or just curious, these 30 facts about the Lord's Prayer will enlighten and inspire you. Let's dive in and uncover the layers of meaning behind this timeless prayer.

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Warner Bros. Pictures’ FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA will make its global streaming debut FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 exclusively on Max. Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in Academy Award®-winning mastermind George Miller’s iconic dystopian world he created more than 40 years ago with the seminal “Mad Max” films. Miller turns the page with an all-new original and standalone action-adventure film that reveals the origins of the powerhouse character from the multiple Academy Award®-winning global smash “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

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Disclosure: This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. In the past, some Alabamians would tune in to watch a Benny Hinn televised sermon with some attending in-person sermons.

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Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced the first community giveback of the 24/25 season, happening on August 9, 2024. This celebratory event invites...

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