Performing Arts
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Chicago's Porchlight Palooza fundraiser goes online to honor Joel GreyAug 18, 2020 6:00 am - For Porchlight Music Theatre's 25th anniversary Icons Gala scheduled for this past March, event co-chair Donna LaPietra planned to wear a custom-made evening dress sport...
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Navy Pier to close after Labor Day until possibly spring because of pandemic lossesAug 18, 2020 1:00 am - Chicago's Navy Pier, one of the top tourist attractions in Illinois, will temporarily close down from Sept. 8 until the spring of 2021. The pier-wide closure after Labor...
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Goodman Theatre announces 2021 season, but without performance datesAug 18, 2020 1:00 am - Goodman Theatre tempered Tuesday's announcement of its 2021 season with the caveat that it will commence only when live performances can resume safely. For that reason,...
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Spotlight: Northlight, Lookingglass theaters host virtual benefitsAug 14, 2020 6:00 am - Northlight benefit Northlight Theatre is among select theaters around the country invited to participate in a livestream concert featuring "Hamilton" co-star Christopher...
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Broadway musical 'Diana' to bypass closed stage for Netflix
Aug 12, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Broadway musical 'œDiana'ť isn't waiting for theaters to reopen in New York to offer its show to a live audience - it's going to Netflix. In an uncon...
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Best Bets: Stroll the Lincolnshire Art WalkAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - Artful strolling See paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, clothing and more as part of the Lincolnshire Art Walk. The reconfigured socially distant event is this ...
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Historic Libertyvlle theater to remain standing, but demolition push continuesAug 12, 2020 1:00 am - A request to demolish the Liberty theater building, a fixture in downtown Libertyville since 1937, has been denied by the village, but the owners plan to argue economic ...
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Rosemont mall expansion called off, meaning theater stays putAug 12, 2020 1:00 am - Rosemont officials on Wednesday put an end to the long-rumored expansion of the Fashion Outlets of Chicago - which would have spelled an end to the Rosemont Theatre - an...
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The always intimate Theatre for One expands its audience by going online
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The always intimate Theatre for One goes online