Performing Arts
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U-46 TalentFest returns after pandemic hiatusFeb 25, 2022 5:00 am - After a year's hiatus due to the pandemic, Elgin Area School District U-46 is bringing back TalentFest. The performing arts competition will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday...
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Spotlight: Ibsen's 'Lady From the Sea' returns to Court Theatre stageFeb 25, 2022 5:00 am - 'Lady From the Sea' Court Theatre remounts its 2020 production of Henrik Ibsen's "The Lady From the Sea," which was canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chaon ...
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Some suburban theaters prepare to lift mask, vaccination mandatesFeb 25, 2022 12:00 am - Aurora's Paramount Theatre, among the first locally to require theatergoers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (or a negative COVID test) and wear masks indoors, w...
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Irish band Danú touring back to Glen Ellyn on March 13Feb 25, 2022 12:00 am - The Irish band Danú tours back to College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn for a "St. Patrick's Day Celebration" at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The award-winn...
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Enchanting 'Notebooks': Ingenious Goodman revival examines the mind of Leonardo da VinciFeb 23, 2022 6:00 pm - “The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci” - ★ ★ ★ ½ In her ingeniously conceived “The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci,” adapter/director Mary Zimmerman examines the mind of a...
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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...