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...
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...
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...
Audience members filled the seats to see Jack Hanna perform live on stage with a variety of animals Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Hanna, also known as Jungle Jack, was director of the Columbus Zoo and has television series focusing...
DeKalb | Stage Coach Players had Joseph of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” dancing into audience members’ hearts Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Sunday was the second time in the last 15 years Stage Coach Players...
The Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity will host Greek Physique, an amateur bodybuilding competition, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.Competitors train for months getting ready for this event. General admission is $10, while tickets...
Gaelic Storm provided concertgoers with an interactive Celtic show at the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday night.A sea of green hats, shirts, scarves and headpieces turned the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., into something akin to a St. Patrick’s Day...
Jungle Jack Hanna will return to the Egyptian Theatre this spring.Hanna, known for his “Into the Wild” TV series, will perform in DeKalb at 3 p.m. April 6.Hanna’s live show will feature live animals, stories and footage from his travels. He has...
If comedian Brian Regan was stranded on an island, he’d have to be asked to leave.Regan performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Tickets are $39.75.Regan spoke to the Northern Star about his style, first shows and what...
The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., collaborated with NIU to host a film series featuring award-winning movies.The series began Tuesday with “All Quiet on the Western Front.” The next film in the series will be “It Happened One Night” at...
Santa Claus is bringing holiday events with him when he comes to town today.The annual Santa Comes to Town event will be provided by the Egyptian Theatre, the DeKalb High School Madrigals and Santa himself. The event has been a tradition in DeKalb for...
Taxpayers will continue to support the Egyptian Theatre next year, as City Council approved TIF funding to continue through the 2014 fiscal year.TIF funds come from property taxes and are set aside to be used within the city. Mayor John Rey said the council...
