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Egyptian Theatre to hold screening of ‘@home’

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2015

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold a screening of “@home” at 7 p.m. April 7.The one-hour documentary film “@home” follows social activist Mark Horvath across the United States while he observes and interviews people suffering from...

Comedian, illusionist Billy Riggs to perform at Egyptian

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2015

Comedian and illusionist Billy Riggs will perform at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Riggs will use magic and humor to inspire the audience, according to a Hillcrest Covenant Church news release. The show is 7:30 p.m. April 11.Tickets are $10 to...

Egyptian Theatre’s Mardi Gras event to feature street performers, art

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold March to Bourbon Street 7-10 p.m. Saturday.March to Bourbon Street is an art festival that will celebrate the Mardi Gras experience, said Alex Nerad, Egyptian Theatre executive director. There will be...

Weekend Guide: March 26

By Northern Star staff | March 25, 2015

With this many local music events and activities, there’s no excuse for being bored at home.TodayTurn off “Pitch Perfect” and watch the real thing. Northern Sound, NIU’s co-ed a capella group, will perform a free show 8 p.m. at The House Cafe,...

Egyptian Theatre to hold Illinois Stepping League’s youth championships

By Northern Star staff | March 23, 2015

The Illinois Stepping League will hold the Illinois State Youth Stepping Championships 5:30 p.m. April 25 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The participants are comprised of 12 step teams in elite, junior and high school levels from around the...

Breakfast with the Bunny to feature Easter breakfast, screening of “Hop”

By Northern Star staff | March 18, 2015

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., will hold Breakfast with the Bunny 9-11 a.m. March 28.The event will start with a 9-10:30 a.m. buffet breakfast at Lincoln Inn, 240 E. Lincoln Highway, and conclude with a showing...

Egyptian Theatres potential showing of Scouts Honor canceled

Egyptian Theatre’s potential showing of ‘Scouts Honor’ canceled

By Northern Star staff | February 25, 2015

A potential showing of "Scouts Honor" at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., has been canceled.The theater planned to show the documentary, which follows the 2012 Madison Scouts drum corps, if at least 61 tickets were sold.The goal was not met despite...

Ticket-buying deadline for ‘Scouts Honor’ showing extended

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 2015

The deadline to buy tickets for the Egyptian Theatre's showing of "Scouts Honor" has been extended to Monday.The documentary, which follows the 2012 Madison Scouts drum corps, will only show on Jan. 26 at the Egyptian if at least 60 tickets are sold....

Scouts Honor to show at Egyptian, but only if enough tickets sell

‘Scouts Honor’ to show at Egyptian, but only if enough tickets sell

By Margaret Maka | February 4, 2015

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story said Shelby Devitt was an administrative intern. Devitt is an administrative assistant.The Egyptian Theatre will host a screening of the documentary “Scouts Honor: Inside a Marching Brotherhood” Feb....

Lewis Black at the Egyptian Theatre.

Lewis Black to take comedy to Egyptian Theatre Thursday

By Arthur Aumann | January 21, 2015

Comedian Lewis Black is returning to DeKalb Thursday — and no, his attitude has not mellowed out.Black, who is also an author, actor and social critic, uses an angry-face style of comedy with plenty of yelling and swearing while trying to get across...

Volunteers needed for haunted house

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2014

The ninth annual Amenti Haunted House is returning for nine nights this year.Amenti will be open Oct. 17-19, Oct. 24-26, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Amenti features 20 scenes on six levels throughout the theater.The...

Nick Swardson adds humor to true stories for show

By Lauren Iverson | September 16, 2014

Comedian and actor Nick Swardson aims for his stand-up to make the audience feel like they’re hanging out in his living room.Swardson will perform 8 p.m. today at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets are $39.50.Northern Star: When did you...