Performing Arts
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New musical by 'Urinetown' composer bleats at Steel BeamMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but how about a goat? That's a question concerning "Wild Goat," a new musical comedy by Tony Award-winning composer and l...
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Arts agendaMay 14, 2009 11:00 pm - • Artists are needed to exhibit at "Art & Soul on the Fox" as part of the 3rd annual FoxFireFest of the City of Elgin, which is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1...
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Girl-power returns to Chicago with 'Legally Blonde The Musical'May 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Die-hard "Wicked" fans still mourning the Chicago departure of that long-running hit musical can take heart. "Legally Blonde The Musical," another rah-rah girl-power mes...
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Stoppard's 'Rock 'n' Roll' gets rockin' revival at GoodmanMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Watching a Tom Stoppard play means putting on your thinking cap. The brainy, Czech-born, England-bred writer crafts erudite dramas filled with big ideas and droll dialo...
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What's new and notable on stageMay 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Steel Beam gets 'Goat' The new musical "Wild Goat" by Tony Award winning composer/lyricist Mark Hollmann ("Urinetown") and Daily Herald writer Jack Helbig has its Chica...
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'Little Rascals' will pave way for more kids' theater opportunitiesMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat and the rest of the Little Rascals made a surprise appearance Friday at the Encore 2009! fundraiser for the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre ...
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Life on the road leads actress to 'Putnam County'May 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Roberta Duchak grew up in Darien, lives in Sugar Grove, but spends most of her time these days crisscrossing the country appearing in touring versions of Broadway shows....
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'Addams Family' musical casting announcedMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Expect the Chicago Broadway tryout of the musical "The Addams Family" to be a hot ticket this fall. That's because two-time Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane ("The Producer...
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Faith well placed in Noble Fool's charming 'Altar Boyz'May 07, 2009 11:00 pm - "Altar Boyz," may be rooted in the Catholic faith, but this musical sendup of boy bands, Christian pop and corporate sponsorship has ecumenical appeal. The high-octane,...
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Suburban auditionsMay 07, 2009 11:00 pm - • Artists are needed to exhibit at "Art & Soul on the Fox" as part of the 3rd annual FoxFireFest of the City of Elgin, which is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1...