Performing Arts
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Elk Grove, Buffalo Grove stage 'Little Shop' this weekendApr 30, 2009 11:00 pm - The rock musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," complete with its bloodthirsty plant, Audrey II, turns up on not one, but two high school stages this weekend. Students at Bu...
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A magical Cinderella, especially for kidsApr 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Big Noise Theatre Company in Des Plaines debuts its first area Especially for Kids production with an interactive version of the musical "Cinderella," opening Saturday, ...
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What's in a name? A lot - if you're Symphony SandersApr 30, 2009 11:00 pm - To succeed as an actor, you need a name people can remember. And you need talent. Symphony Sanders of Bartlett, appearing in Raven Theatre's revival of Henrik Ibsen's "H...
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Local auditionsApr 29, 2009 11:00 pm - • Noble Fool Theatricals Performing Arts Academy seeks kids ages 11 to 18 to audition for a role in its Youth Ensemble's summer production of "High School Musical 2" fro...
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Harper stages 'Inteligent Design'Apr 29, 2009 11:00 pm - The play's director, Ilknur River Ozgur, gives us the rundown on this weekend's production. Q. Briefly, what is this play about? A. Jennifer Marcus, adopted from China b...
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Life remains a stage for actress with MSApr 29, 2009 11:00 pm - You'd think the first thing you'd notice about Linda Hari is the wheelchair. No. It's her voice, a rapturously low, raspy and sensuous sound punctuated with notes of ine...
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Local kids star as Munchkins in Chicago productionApr 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Earning roles in the touring production of "The Wizard of Oz" already feels like a big break to suburban youngsters Matthew Rice, Kevin Gallagher, Zachary Keller and Jos...
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Career change bears fruit for 'Grapes of Wrath' actorApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - A lot of people are starting second careers these days. John Zimmerman of Carol Stream left journalism for two careers: teaching and theater. By day, Zimmerman teaches s...
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Eden stara in Paramount's 'Ballroom with a Twist'Apr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Barbara Eden stars in a new dance show choreographed by "Dancing With the Stars" choreographer Louis van Amstel that features a progressive take on ballroom dance. Fact...
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Sondheim play gets a high-tech treatment in Des PlainesApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Georges Seurat's famous pointillist painting "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is the inspiration for what Big Noise Theatre Co. says is its most ambit...