Performing Arts
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First Folio serves up Agatha Christie murder-mystery with a side of comedyFeb 01, 2022 5:00 am - “The Secret Council” - ★ ★ ★ This time of year, First Folio Theatre typically schedules a comedy. Usually it's one that makes braving single-digit wind chills worthwhile...
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Elgin Fringe Festival making changes to open opportunities for local artistsFeb 01, 2022 4:20 am - Organizers of the Elgin Fringe Festival are changing how artists will be chosen for the event. The festival, gearing up for its ninth year, is going from a first-come, f...
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Vernon Hills High performs "The Diary of Anne Frank" this weekendFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am - The Vernon Hills High School Fine Arts Department will present the winter play, "The Diary of Anne Frank," Feb. 3-5. All shows are at 7 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, 145 ...
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Lyric 2022-23 season includes two world premieres plus 'Carmen' and 'Ernani' revivalsFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am - The Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2022-23 season features two world premieres, three new-to-Chicago imports and three revivals. The Lyric's previous tradition of producing a ...
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St. Charles East Drama Club to explore '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' Feb. 4-6Jan 30, 2022 10:00 pm - St. Charles East Drama Club presents its winter play, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" on Feb. 4-6. This adaptation by David Kersnar and Althos Low will be performed at 7 ...
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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...