Ravioli is a traditional southern Italian favorite. In 1960 and 1961, Italian families like the Smaldones who you’ll meet in New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House this Nov. 3-18, would make their own from scratch rather than buy them pre-made or frozen as people do these days. Within the family, there was always a debate […]
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Roughly 16 million Americans served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II, which last for the United States from December 1941 until August 1945. But our story takes placed on Dec. 31, 1960 and Dec. 31, 1961, so why is World War II a part of it? The reason the war is spoken […]
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For almost half a century, beginning in 1929 and going through the early 1970s, Guy Lombardo was Mr New Year’s Eve for millions of Americans. Before Dick Clark and now Ryan Seacreast, it was Lombardo Americans listened to and watched as they prepared to bring in the New Year. He and his band first played […]
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North suburban merchants and service providers, let your customers and potential customers know you support the performing arts in their community by donating a product or service to the Evanston 2nd Act Players’ 2018 fund-raising auction. Donations with face values of at least $25 are greatly appreciated. Join returning donors Temperance Beer Co., F.E.W. Spirits […]
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Saturday was move-in day for the 2nd Act Players’ fall production of New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House. That meant four board members and a volunteer helper spent the morning transporting furniture from our garage workshop to our theater. “This will be the most elaborate set we’ve ever had,” says 2nd Act Cofounder John N. […]
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The 2nd Act Players’ fall production of the all-new New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House will be supported by the five-year-old theater’s first integrated advertising and marketing campaign. Ads for the show will start appearing at the CTA’s Davis Street L station in October. Print advertising will include the Chicago Tribune’s fall play preview and […]
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Eight cast members, a blend of 2nd Act Players’ veterans and new faces, will make up the cast of the theater’s fall production of the new, two-act drama, New Year’s Eve at Grandma’s House, announced 2nd Act Players’ cofounder John N. Frank. The play looks at the American immigrant experience through the eyes of an […]
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Join the 2nd Act Players this November for a unique look at the American immigrant experience in this all-new, two-act drama, New Year’ Eve at Grandma’s House. An Italian-American family gathers to celebrate New Year’s Eve 1960, its first without the family patriarch. The country is changing with the election of the first Catholic president […]
Read MoreFor almost half a century, beginning in 1929 and going through the early 1970s, Guy Lombardo was Mr New Year’s Eve for millions of Americans. Before Dick Clark and now Ryan Seacreast, it was Lombardo Americans listened to as they prepared to bring in the New Year. He and his band first played from Chicago […]
Read MoreAs the video ends on show night, you will be in Grandma’s dining room on New Year’s Eve, 1960, wondering along with family members whether that year’s party will happen or not. Come see the show to find out the answer.
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