Performing Arts
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Music Theater Works' 'La Cage aux Folles' revival fulfills actors' long-standing ambitionsMar 10, 2022 5:00 am - You could say that by performing in Music Theater Works' revival of "La Cage aux Folles," Ginger Minj and Dane Strange are making up for missed opportunities. Minj, who...
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Tony Awards to return to Radio City Music Hall in June
Mar 09, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - In another sign that show business is snapping back to its pre-pandemic rhythm, the Tony Awards will once again take place in June and at a familiar loca...
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Spotlight: Glen Ellyn native Sean Hayes stars in Goodman's 'Good Night, Oscar'Mar 09, 2022 5:00 am - Goodman premiere Emmy Award winner and Glen Ellyn native Sean Hayes ("Will & Grace") stars as pianist/actor Oscar Levant in Goodman Theatre's premiere of "Good Night, Os...
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Best Bets: 'Trolls Live!' tours to Now ArenaMar 08, 2022 4:00 am - Hair kin Fans of the “Trolls” films by DreamWorks Animation won't want to miss seeing their favorite characters on stage when the touring show “Trolls Live!” plays this ...
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Arcada Theatre, Des Plaines Theatre marking National Meatball Day with giveawaysMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles and Des Plaines Theatre are celebrating National Meatball Day Wednesday by giving out free meatballs in a "meatball mania." Meatballs w...
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Yorkville Lutherans host Norwegian-American folk dancersMar 07, 2022 10:00 pm - Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville hosted the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers Sunday, March 6. The performance was sponsored by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 4-472, a Mont...
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'The Batman' screening features guest appearance: A real bat
Mar 07, 2022 6:00 am - AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Moviegoers in Austin, Texas, got to see more than one type of bat during a screening of 'œThe Batman'ť this weekend. An actual bat was spotted swoop...
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Mayslake Peabody Estate to close in May for renovationsMar 07, 2022 4:27 am - The century-old Mayslake Hall at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook is set to close for exterior renovations. The 1920s Tudor revival-style mansion will largely sh...
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'School of Rock,' 'Into the Woods' part of Paramount Theatre's 2022-23 season in AuroraMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - The Paramount Theatre in Aurora has announced its 2022-23 Broadway Series of musicals will feature "Dreamgirls," "The Sound of Music," "Into the Woods" and the professio...
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Marlow Middle School to put on 'Disney's Aladdin Jr.'Mar 06, 2022 10:00 pm - Take a magic carpet ride to the best seats in town for Marlowe Middle School's performances of "Disney's Aladdin Jr." at the District 158 Performing Arts Center in Huntl...