Performing Arts
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Abundance of enthusiasm makes up for so-so material in Drury Lane's 'Elf- The Musical'Nov 17, 2022 10:00 pm - "Elf the Musical" -- ★ ★ ★ The four girls sitting in front of me Thursday night at Drury Lane Theatre's opening of “Elf - The Musical” were absolutely giddy during “Happ...
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Familiar cast of characters assembled for Citadel's 'It Runs in the Family'Nov 17, 2022 12:00 am - Consider having to take orders from an old high school teacher - 37 years after graduating. Northbrook's David Whitlock does that. He loves it. “I guess the analogy I us...
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Things to do Nov. 18-24: Tree lightings, light shows, craft fairs, holiday theater and moreNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 27 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...
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CTE presents whimsical, family-friendly 'Seussical Jr.'Nov 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Children's Theatre of Elgin is excited to bring the wonderful, wacky world of "Seussical Jr." to the stage. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday...
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Adventure and chaos reign in Grant High's performance of "The Matchmaker"Nov 15, 2022 12:00 am - This story has been changed to correct the name of student Zachary Langhoff. A dress rehearsal for Grant Community High School's fall play, "The Matchmaker," starte...
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Holiday Happenings across the suburbs in NovemberNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Nov. 13 Yuletide Treasures: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 23, at DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheaton. DuPage Art Le...
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'Bring it back to the original': Barrington family plans to wake the Catlow from hibernationNov 12, 2022 12:00 am - If Barrington's historic Catlow Theater has lapsed into hibernation, it is poised to rise from its slumber in a big way, if Brian Long and his family have their way. Sta...
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Marriott's merry 'Christmas Story' a heartwarming tribute to a family's loveNov 11, 2022 1:15 pm - “A Christmas Story, The Musical” - ★ ★ ★ ½ “From then on, things were different between me and my mother.” Halfway through the second act of “A Christmas Story, The Mus...
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Bob Fosse's 'Dancin'" confirms Broadway return this spring
Nov 10, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Bob Fosse's all-singing, all-dancing 1978 revue 'œDancin''ť is headin' back to Broadway and the late choreographer's daughter calls 'œa magic carpet ride...
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Flair for farce: Oak Brook's First Folio revisits delightful 'Jeeves Intervenes'Nov 10, 2022 5:45 am - “Jeeves Intervenes” - ★ ★ ★ ½ In my 2008 review of First Folio Theatre's hugely entertaining “Jeeves Intervenes” - the first in a wonderful series of P.G. Wodehouse tale...