Des Plaines Theatre

Italian Bred, starring the incomparable Candice Guardino, is a vibrant, hilarious, and deeply relatable theatrical experience that has captivated audiences across the country. Drawing on her Italian-American roots, Guardino delivers a one-woman show that is both uproarious and heartwarming, blending sharp comedy, poignant storytelling, and a celebration of family and tradition.

Italian Bred, starring the incomparable Candice Guardino, is a vibrant, hilarious, and deeply relatable theatrical experience that has captivated audiences across the country. Drawing on her Italian-American roots, Guardino delivers a one-woman show that is both uproarious and heartwarming, blending sharp comedy, poignant storytelling, and a celebration of family and tradition.

What if, just what if a “MACHINE” existed that could toss you back in time into the heart of a sweat drenched club while a big, marvelous, magnificent, big band ripped through a catalog of 1960’s classic jazz, pop and rock unlike anything that has been heard since 1969! Buddy Rich's legacy lives on in...