Performing Arts
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Downers Grove South students to put on 'Blood at the Root' for Black History MonthJan 30, 2022 10:00 pm - For Black History Month, Downers Grove South Drama Club will present "Blood at the Root" by Dominique Morrisseau on Feb. 3-5. The performances will begin at 7 p.m. Thurs...
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Good News Sunday: How a Naperville-based nonprofit supports kids who want to danceJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Greg Long of Naperville is amazed at how...
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Citadel Theatre's to stage Irish play 'Outside Mullingar'Jan 27, 2022 10:00 pm - As the Midwest endures another cold and snowy winter, there is comfort in knowing that two favorite holidays of the year are not far away: Valentine's Day on Feb. 14 and...
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Glenbard East to perform 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)' Feb. 2-5Jan 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Glenbard East Theatre will present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised]" written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. This is Shak...
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After pandemic pause, Plainfield actress gets back to work as understudy in 'Bachelor'-inspired tunerJan 27, 2022 5:00 am - In 2019, Alexandra Jaymes' career was just getting started. The Plainfield actress was passionate about the project she was working on, and she was getting callbacks fro...
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Chanté Adams makes Broadway debut in a full-circle moment
Jan 26, 2022 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - There are two women who Chanté Adams always thanks before hitting the stage each night on Broadway: her grandmothers, together in a picture frame in her...
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Spotlight: It's 'Groundhog Day' over and over again at Paramount TheatreJan 26, 2022 5:00 am - Paramount premiere Just in time for Groundhog Day, Paramount Theatre presents the regional premiere of the titular musical adapted from the 1993 movie starring Bill Mur...
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Large cast of Saint Viator students debut 'Pippin' Feb. 4Jan 25, 2022 10:00 pm - A cast of 26 students is preparing a two-weekend run of the Stephen Schwartz musical "Pippin," which opens Friday, Feb. 4, at Saint Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St...
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Best Bets: Shadow or not, Groundhog Days returns to WoodstockJan 25, 2022 8:30 am - Furry forecaster Celebrate all things tied to the filming of the classic 1993 comedy “Groundhog Day” with the return of Groundhog Days this weekend in the environs of th...
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Caring in Action: DanceOn of Naperville encourages kids to do what they love through scholarships, advocacyJan 25, 2022 5:00 am - Caring in Action: DanceOn of Naperville encourages kids to do what they love through scholarships, advocacy