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"Exit Strategy," by Ike Holter, will have performances on February 16-18 and February 22-25 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. This play is recommended for ages 13 and older.

Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre presents "Superior Donuts", a heartwarming and humorous tale of unlikely friendships in one of Chicago's most diverse neighborhoods. This comedy-drama explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship. "Superior Donuts," written by Tracy Letts, will have performances on September 27-29 and October 3-4 at the Philip Lynch Theatre on Lewis University's Romeoville Campus. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The second weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday.

Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre presents "Godspell" (2012), a moving production that shares Jesus' powerful messages of love, kindness, and tolerance. "Godspell" (2012), conceived by John-Michael Tebelak, will have performances on April 19-21 and April 25-28. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The second-weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday.

"The Little Prince" adapted for the stage by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, will have performances on October 13-15 and October 19-22 at lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. The Production is based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Published by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. This play tells the story of a world-weary and disenchanted aviator, whose sputtering plane strands him in the Sahara Desert, and a mysterious, regal "little man" who appears asking him to "please draw me a sheep." During their two weeks together in the desert, the Little Prince tells the Aviator about his adventures through the galaxy.

Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre's February production will be "The Sun Serpent," written by Jose Cruz Gonzalez. This historical and poetic story is about the hope and struggles to find the courage to persist against all odds while portraying the strength of the human spirit.

"A Christmas Carol," adapted for the stage by Joe Landry, will have performances on November 18-20 and December 1-4 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The second-weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Ticket purchases are $13 for an adult and $12 for students and seniors. Lewis students pay $3 with an ID. The running time of the show is approximately 75 minutes. The Philip Lynch Theatre production will be a radio play adaptation of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." The Holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. A handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage, as the familiar story unfolds: Three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the meaning of Christmas. A charming take on a family favorite that will leave no one saying, "Bah Humbug!" The Christmas Carol cast features the following Lewis University students: Katelyn L. Butt, Andrew Dills, Brianna Hall, Justin (Juice) McCarthy, Gwen Pasowicz, Chloe Sheppard, Brendan Roark, Lukas Roy, Mac Maher and Alex Schedel with Courtney Mason as the understudy/swing.

Local students are performing and producing "The Romancers", written by French dramatist and poet Edmond Rostand. The Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre will stream performances on April 16-18 and April 22-25, 2021. The play is recommended for patrons 13 years and up. Evening performances are 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. In addition, there is a matinee performance at 3:30 p.m. on April 24. Streaming link purchases are $13 for an adult, $12 for students and seniors. The running time of the show is approximately 80 minutes. Purchase streaming links online with a credit card on the PLT Website at www.lewisu.edu/plt. Click the "buy tickets" link. Prior to the streaming performance, patrons will be emailed a link and password to the online production. For more information patrons can follow the Philip Lynch Theatre (PLT) on social media @pltlewisu Patrons may also call the box office (815) 836-5500, or emailboxoffice@lewisu.edu Wednesday through Friday 1-4:30 p.m.

"William Shakespeare's Long First Play (abridged)" written by Austin Tichenor and Reed Martin, will have performances October 1-3 and October 7-10 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. Performances are 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. In addition, there is a matinee performance at 3:30 p.m. on October 9. Five Lewis University students perform the roles of over 50 characters. Zac Birgen of Waverly, Eduardo Cortez of Chicago, Katie Horn of Sturgis MI, John Kladis of Palos Hills and Alex Schedel of Bolingbrook are all players in a traveling theatre group that perform the found play. Philip Lynch Theatre Director Kevin Trudeau of Palos Hills directs the comedic play. Set and Lighting Designer Andrew Nelsen of Joliet creates a "Globe Theatre" inspired backdrop for the traveling theatre group. Costumer Celeste Mackey of Joliet has conceived of costumes that illustrate the zany and madcap quick changes the actors require. Working behind the scenes are Julia Egizio of Plainfield (stage manager), Lukas Roy of Palos Park (assistant stage manager), and Austin Jones of Steger (properties manager) and Dave Pomatto of Naperville (assistant technical director).