the Land Beyond Woodfield

Music Lessons in Schaumburg

GREAT TEACHER, GREAT RATES:  

* Piano * Guitar * Bass Guitar

* All Levels of Instruction * Students of all Ages

Email: theLandBeyondWoodfield@gmail.com

Phone:  847-519-1636   

Instant Musical Earns Instant Extension for 2010 in Schaumburg

Thursdays at Laugh Out Loud Theater - a Night of Improv set to Music!

 

Schaumburg, IL – Due to popular demand, Laugh Out Loud Theater, THE place for improv comedy in Chicago's northwest suburbs, has announced the extension of their latest hit, Instant Musical through April Fool’s Day (no fooling!).  Instant Musical is a night of all-improvised musical comedy. Performances are every Thursday night at 8:00pm from January 7 through April 1, 2010 at Laugh Out Loud Theater at the Streets of Woodfied in Schaumburg.

 

The show, which debuted in October 2009, begins in a similar fashion to the Laugh Out Loud weekend shows, with the actors taking suggestions from the audience to create short improvised scenes, except every scene has a musical aspect to it. In these improv games, they utilize a variety of musical styles and techniques, from a doo-wop trio, to a love ballad, a rap battle or even a Broadway-style show stopper. After a brief intermission, the second act of the show is a completely improvised musical based upon one single audience suggestion.

 

Laugh Out Loud is excited to have a brand new musical director at the helm of this production, Jonathan Wagner. Jonathan has spent the last ten years traveling the country as a musician, actor and writer.  He was most recently seen as Barry (the Jack Black role) in Route 66's Jeff-Recommended production of High Fidelity (the musical).  From 2005-2006, Jonathan served as the Music Director for the Chicago Improv Festival, and is currrently a part of their scriptless theatre project, Storybox.  He toured with one of The Second City's National Touring Companies and scored and sound designed their Dysfunctional Holiday Revue.  Since coming to Chicago, Jonathan has worked with dozens of groups including: Comedysportz, The Cupid Players, Baby wants Candy, PAX TV's World Cup Comedy, I eat Pandas, GayCo, imp, Money in the pants and Infinite Sundaes.  He is currently a faculty member at the Second City Training Center.

 

The rest of the cast includes some of the top improvisers in Chicago with years of musical improv experience. They have performed at such theaters as iO (formally Improv Olympic), Second City, The Annoyance and ComedySportz.

Instant Musical

Thursdays @ 8:00pm through April 1, 2010.

Laugh Out Loud Theater, The Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg.

 

$15 tickets are available by contacting Laugh Out Loud at 847.240.0386.

 

An Evening with Groucho comes to the Prairie Center in Schaumburg

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 8:00pm  Frank Ferrante returns to the Chicago area with his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast pace 90 minutes of hilarity.  The two act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs.  Performance will be at the Prairie Center for the Arts located at 201 Schaumburg Court in Schaumburg. Phone 847-895-3600 or log on to the Prairie Center web site for tickets and information.

Steve Cochran's Annual New Year's Eve Comedy, and Music Show for People Who Can't Stay Awake Until Midnight!

WHAT:  Steve Cochran's Annual New Year's Eve Commedy and Music Show for People Who Can't Stay Awake Until Midnight!  With featured musical guest, the amazing Ron Hawking, from the hit Chicago show, "My Way!". Come celebrate the New Year with WGN's favorite funnyman Steve Cochran and his comedy friends Tim Clue, Patty Vasquez, and John DaCosse.

WHERE: Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin, IL

WHEN: Thursday, 12/31/09, 7:30 pm

HOW:  Buy your tickets early to receive a better rate ~ Golden Circle Tickets $50 ~ Main Floor Tickets vary by date of purchase: Dec. 1-18: $30 (extended from 12.12.09); Dec 13-26: $35; Dec 27-30: $40; Dec 31: $45 ~ Order at 847.931.5900, or www.Hemmens.org

New Year's Eve Improv at Laugh Out Loud Theater in Schaumburg

Called the coolest place in Schaumburg, Laugh Out Loud Theater promises a New Years Eve worth remembering featuring the funniest performers in Chicago. Laugh Out Loud Theater is located here, in the Streets of Woodfield.

Price of Admission Gets You

• Cocktails
• Dinner
• Hilarious Improv Show
• Champagne Toast
• Laugh Out Loud Theater Patrons get a special rate at the nearby DoubleTree that includes a shuttle between the Hoel and the theater and breakfast the next morning.

Two Shows – December 31st

• Early Show    5:30 to 8:30pm   $69
• Late Show    9:30pm to 12:30am   $85

Call for Tickets 847-240-0386

March 2010: Elgin Symphony to Perform Beethoven 7th, Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer's Night Dream: Overture, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante

Coming up in March, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present several performances of Beethoven’s compelling and joyous 7th Symphony.  The complete program consists of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer's Night Dream: Overture, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.  Performances will take place at both Hemmens Theater in Elgin and at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.

 

Celebrate Elvis' 75th Birthday at John Barleycorn in Schaumburg - Jan. 10, 2010 6:00pm

Jooin the Celebration of Elvis' 75th Birthday with the Rick Saucedo Elvis Tribute concert at John Barleycorn in Schaumburg. Event starts at 6 pm on January 10 with an appetizer reception, followed by the tribute performance from 7 pm to 9 pm. $20 ticket price includes both the reception and concert and will benefit arts and culture at the Prairie Center for the Arts. Event location is John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg, upper level.

Cavern Beat, Midwest’s most sought after Beatles tribute band, at Wild Bull in Schaumburg on 12-19

Faithful to the original recordings, with great harmonies and fine musicianship, The Cavern Beat bring their popular Beatles tribute  to the Wild Bull Bar & Grill, 1817 Golf Road in Schaumburg, IL on December 19.  Call 847-285-3333 for more information.

 

 

THREE SONGWRITING LEGENDS, ONE NIGHT OF STORIES & SONG

Three songwriting and performing legends, Pierce Pettis, Pat Terry and John Austin, are all being brought together for a "Songwriters in the Round" concert in Elgin, Illinois on Saturday night, November 14, 2009.

Between the three, their songs have been recorded by Joan Baez, Susan Ashton, Dar Williams, Garth Brooks, Art Garfunkel, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, John Anderson, Sammy Kershaw, The Gaither Vocal Band, B.J. Thomas, and The Oak Ridge Boys.

They have collaborated with artists such as Mark Heard, Shawn Mullins, Buddy Miller, Better Than Ezra, Vigilantes of Love, John Mayer Band, The BoDeans, Steve Winwood Band, Sugarland, Train and The Innocence Mission.

The showcase starts at 7:30pm in The Auditorium Theater at Westridge Community Church in Elgin, Illinois. Local Chicago songwriter Jeremiah Higgins will be opening with a couple of his tunes. Tickets purchased online are $16.00 / Tickets at the door are $20.00.

For more information and to purchase tickets online visit: http://www.trijangle.com .  Driving Directions can be found here 

Instant Musical: An Improv Comedy Show from Laugh Out Loud Theater

Laugh Out Loud Theater presents Instant Musical, a night of improvised comedy set to music. The theater's team of hilarious improvisers will create songs on the spot based on audience suggestions, ranging from love ballads to blues numbers and rap. Then, they'll unite to create a completely improvised Broadway-style musical.

Instant Musical!

Call for Tickets 847-240-0386

Located in Streets of Woodfield

Thursdays at 8:00pm
Oct 1 – Nov 19th
Tickets are $15

Instant Musical: An Improv Comedy Show from Laugh Out Loud Theater

Laugh Out Loud Theater presents Instant Musical, a night of improvised comedy set to music. The theater's team of hilarious improvisers will create songs on the spot based on audience suggestions, ranging from love ballads to blues numbers and rap. Then, they'll unite to create a completely improvised Broadway-style musical.

Instant Musical!

Call for Tickets 847-240-0386

Located in Streets of Woodfield

Thursdays at 8:00pm
Oct 1 – Nov 19th
Tickets are $15