Performing Arts
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'Classical Treasures' at Northbrook SymphonyFeb 23, 2022 12:00 am - The third performance of the Northbrook Symphony's 2021-22 season, "Classical Treasures," will be held Feb. 27 at the Sheely Center in Northbrook. Maestro Mina Zikri wil...
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Brightside Theatre opens two productions this weekendFeb 22, 2022 10:00 pm - As part of its 10th anniversary season, Brightside Theatre is debuting two productions this weekend - a romantic comedy for adults and a Disney musical for kids. The two...
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Inside a special Black History Month rite at 'The Lion King'
Feb 22, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - During February, a special ritual takes place backstage at 'œThe Lion King'ť musical on Broadway. On show days, the four young actors who play the lion c...
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Best Bets: Naperville native Bob Odenkirk discusses his book during hometown appearanceFeb 22, 2022 5:00 am - Naperville native Actor and writer Bob Odenkirk explores his career, which includes credits with "Saturday Night Live," "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," in his new...
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Schaumburg's Black History Month production returns live with "Lorraine"Feb 22, 2022 4:15 am - Schaumburg's 23rd annual Black History Month production is live and original again, with a show its director describes as uplifting and thought-provoking despite being s...
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Batavia's Albright Community Theatre putting on Noel Coward classic 'Blithe Spirit'Feb 21, 2022 10:00 pm - Lift your spirits with Albright Community Theatre's production of Noel Coward's comic classic "Blithe Spirit." Socialite and novelist Charles Condomine invites the ecce...
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McAninch Arts Center will host 'Mardi Gras Mambo' concert on March 6Feb 21, 2022 12:00 am - College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn will host two Louisiana bands for a special "Mardi Gras Mambo" concert set for 7 p.m. Sunday, March 6. On the bill...
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COD College Theater production of A.R. Gurney's classic 'The Dining Room' opens Feb. 24Feb 19, 2022 10:00 pm - College of DuPage College Theater opens 2022 with "The Dining Room," by A.R. Gurney at the McAninch Arts Center Studio Theater on Feb. 24-March 13. "'The Dining Room' se...
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Destiny led Evanston native to 'The Simon and Garfunkel Story'Feb 19, 2022 6:10 am - George Clements believes he was destined to be in a Simon and Garfunkel revue. The Evanston native has been a fan of the folk rock duo's music since he discovered it in...
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Citadel's charming 'Outside Mullingar' celebrates middle-age romanceFeb 18, 2022 12:00 pm - “Outside Mullingar” - ★ ★ ★ Anthony and Rosemary, the middle-aged neighbors around which John Patrick Shanley's gentle comedy “Outside Mullingar” centers, are a likable ...