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Metea Valley High theater to open ‘Shrek the Musical’ with April 25 previewApr 24, 2024 11:39 am - Metea Valley High School theater will be bringing a message of acceptance and being true to oneself with their spring production, “Shrek the Musical.” This heartwarming ...
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GreenMan Theatre to hold auditions for fall production of ‘The Prom’ on May 25-26Apr 23, 2024 10:35 pm - Those interested in acting, dancing and singing in GreenMan Theatre Troupe’s production of the inspiring, award-winning musical comedy “The Prom” are invited to audition ...
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Two bruised, lonely people find love in poignant ‘Brooklyn Laundry’Apr 24, 2024 10:35 am - Two bruised people with a lifetime of baggage take the first tentative steps toward love in “Brooklyn Laundry,” a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winner John Patrick Shanley in a rolling premiere at Northlight Theatre.
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Things to do April 26-May 2: Tulip fests, Long Grove Craft Beer Fest, Natasha Leggero, Arbor Day events and moreApr 23, 2024 3:03 pm - Mark your calendars for the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival, performances by Natasha Leggero and Victor Manuelle, Arbor Day events in Arlington Heights and Lisle and more happening this week.
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Best Bets: Leapin’ Lizards! Little Orphan Annie turns 100Apr 23, 2024 12:14 pm - Lombard Historical Society celebrates the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” on its 100th anniversary, and film and TV celebrities and comic and anime artists descend on McCormick Place for C2E2.
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Theater spotlight: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble stages first world premiereApr 24, 2024 9:10 am - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble stages its first world premiere and “Death Becomes Her” begins its pre-Broadway run this week in Chicago-area theater.
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Drury Lane’s sparkling revival reminds us why we love ‘Guys and Dolls’Apr 23, 2024 7:59 am - Frank Loesser’s marvelous score, Abe Burrows’ witty book and director/choreographer Dan Knechtges’ first-rate cast make for a stellar “Guys and Dolls” revival at Drury Lane Theatre.
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Audience joins in the show for Lake Park High’s ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’Apr 22, 2024 12:14 pm - Lake Park High School’s musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” features audience participation by different Lake Park community members, teachers, and administrators at each performance.
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Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents, diesApr 21, 2024 1:32 pm - Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who was music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on three continents, has died. He was 80.
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Ron Onesti: Raindrops always make me think of B.J. ThomasApr 18, 2024 6:49 pm - It’s been almost three years already since we lost our good friend, B.J. Thomas — a huge blow to all who loved him and the gift of his music.
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