Performing Arts
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Canine confidential? First Folio examines 'Why Dogs Don't Talk' in digital productionJul 22, 2021 6:00 am - Co-founder David Rice had a requirement for First Folio Theatre's upcoming digital production, the latest in a series of shows and scenes the Oak Brook theater made avai...
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From the ranks: Steppenwolf names new co-artistic directorsJul 22, 2021 1:00 am - Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble members Glenn Davis and Audrey Francis have been named the company's new co-artistic directors, replacing Anna D. Shapiro who steps down nex...
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Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts introduces new initiativesJul 21, 2021 11:00 pm - The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts continues to thrive with its mission of building a state-of-the-art facility for live theater, music, dance and comedy. "We conti...
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Arts on the Green kicks off July 24 with blues/jazz diva Lynne JordanJul 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Raue Center for the Arts presents a new outdoor summer series of music and Shakespeare, "Arts on the Green" at St. Mary's Episcopal Chu...
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Book review: David Steinberg offers the stories behind the jokes
Jul 20, 2021 6:00 am - "Inside Comedy" by David Steinberg (Knopf) The legendary David Steinberg was one of the best-known comedians of the late '60s and '70s. His acclaimed sta...
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Best Bets: Branford Marsalis at Ravinia, Bobcat Goldthwait headlines Zanies RosemontJul 20, 2021 6:00 am - New York jazz Get ready to swing when the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Branford Marsalis performs at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park...
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Award-winning vocalist to perform at GospelfestJul 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Submitted by Lake County Forest Preserves Powerhouse vocalist Tina Jenkins Crawley will perform live at this year's free Gospelfest event at Greenbelt Cultural Center in...
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OK Cool has a meltdown (in a charming way) with new video 'Divers'Jul 17, 2021 7:15 am - Some days can be a dream. Other days can feel like a disaster when something goes awry. And then another thing. And then something else. And while all expectations for t...
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Spotlight: Live, in-person laughs resume at Aurora's Comedy ShrineJul 16, 2021 6:00 am - Comedy at the Shrine The Comedy Shrine welcomes headliners Brad Tassell and Patti Vasquez, former WGN radio host, to the main stage this weekend. Additionally, the club ...
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Take a trip to 'Spoon River' with GreenMan Theatre July 24-25Jul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - On July 24-25, GreenMan Theatre will present "The Spoon River Anthology Project" outdoors at the Churchville Schoolhouse and Cemetery in Bensenville. Performances will ...