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Jack Hanna, famed wild life advocate and zoo keeper, talks about his experience with wildlife and animals in Africa during Jack Hanna: Into the Wild Live Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Jack Hanna uses animals to educate audience members

By Mitchell Spence | April 6, 2014

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...

Actors perform Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Sunday at the Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St.

Audience dazzled by ‘Dreamcoat’

By Lauren Iverson | March 16, 2014

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...

Greek Physique raises awareness

By Northern Star Staff | March 2, 2014

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 hits Egyptian Theatre

By Lauren Iverson | February 16, 2014

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...

Jack Hanna to be live at Egyptian

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2014

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...

Regan performs clean comedy at Egyptian

Regan performs clean comedy at Egyptian

By Kevin Bartelt | February 5, 2014

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...

Egyptian Theatre to host film series

By Northern Star Staff | January 15, 2014

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...

Saint Nick rolls into town today

By Lark Lewis | December 4, 2013

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...

DeKalb Council votes to support Egyptian

By Erin Kolb | November 13, 2013

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...

Scare stress away at Egyptian Theatre

Scare stress away at Egyptian Theatre

By Kim Randall | October 29, 2013

Instead of sitting around this weekend and thinking of everything you have due for class, scare some of that stress off at the Egyptian Theatre’s Amenti Haunted House.After all, midterms have come and gone and we can all finally breathe easily again....

Screams to come from Egyptians Amenti Haunted House

Screams to come from Egyptian’s Amenti Haunted House

By Alan Kozeluh | October 17, 2013

The Amenti Haunted House at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., opens its doors for spooks and scares on Friday.Over the course of two weeks, volunteers have been transforming the historic theater into a winding maze.The haunted house is an Egyptian...

Haunted house needs volunteers

By Northern Star Staff | October 2, 2013

The Amenti Egyptian Theatre Haunted House, 135 N. Second St., is returning for an eighth season and it needs volunteers.Volunteers will help load materials, scenery and props, build the haunted house, participate as actors, assist with ticket-taking,...