Performing Arts
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Elmhurst Children's Theatre celebrates 15 years of comedy with 'Unintentionally Hilarious'Jan 31, 2023 10:00 pm - Elmhurst Children's Theatre celebrated 15 years of laughs with its annual production of "Unintentionally Hilarious" on Jan. 31. With the same enthusiasm as the first pro...
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End of an era: Oak Brook's First Folio Theatre bids farewellJan 31, 2023 10:00 pm - When First Folio Theatre executive director David Rice announced the closing of the company he and his late wife, Alison C. Vesely, founded 26 years ago, he said he hope...
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Things to do Feb. 3-9: Dinosaur Adventure, Groundhog Day events, Ice Festival and moreJan 31, 2023 10:00 pm - This week Verse Immersive, The Art of the Future: Noon to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 1-2; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4; and 11 a.m. to 7 p...
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Best Bets: Adam Sandler, 'Lombardi,' Denyce Graves, 'Dancing With the Stars Live'Jan 31, 2023 5:00 am - Art in Aurora To commemorate Black History Month, the city of Aurora presents “Donnell Collins, Perry Slade, Dr. Charles Smith,” an exhibition showcasing works by Aurora...
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Riverfront Playhouse puts on Ken Levine's comedy 'America's Sexiest Couple' through Feb. 18Jan 30, 2023 10:00 pm - Riverfront Playhouse's production of "America's Sexiest Couple," a sparkling comedy by Emmy Award-winning writer Ken Levine, continues through Feb. 18. Twenty-five year...
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Elgin Theatre Company to stage salty comedy 'Sylvia'Jan 30, 2023 10:00 pm - The 2022-23 season of the Elgin Theatre Company continues with "Sylvia," a comedy about relationships, nature and growing older. Performances of "Sylvia" will be held F...
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Theater companies to stage Raggedy Ann and Andy playJan 29, 2023 10:00 pm - ArtReach Educational Theatre, in partnership with Spotlite Theatrix Production Company, is staging "The Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and...
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St. Charles North Theatre opens winter comedy 'Puffs' Feb. 2Jan 27, 2023 10:00 pm - St. Charles North High School will present the hysterical comedy "Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" on Feb. 2-4. Perform...
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Spotlight: Marriott launches season with 'Big Fish' and BTE concludes its season with 'Andy Warhol's Tomato'Jan 27, 2023 5:00 am - A tall tale Marriott Theatre launches its season with a revival of "Big Fish," the musical by John August and Andrew Lippa adapted from Daniel Wallace's novel and Tim Bu...
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After controversy, mayor says standards coming for Des Plaines Theatre bookingsJan 27, 2023 12:00 am - Following community backlash over a controversial group's now-canceled booking of the city-owned Des Plaines Theatre, municipal leaders are developing standards for futu...