Performing Arts
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Theater online: TimeLine, Victory Gardens stream hit productions; Schwimmer on Friday's Lookingglass podcastMay 06, 2020 6:00 am - 'Pants optional' Laurie Metcalf, John Malkovich, Gary Cole and Joan Allen are among the Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble members participating in a virtual benefit beginning...
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Secluded Stars: Lee DeWyze collaborates with Rita Wilson; Vince Vaughn has fun with FallonMay 05, 2020 6:00 am - Stars from the suburbs may be isolating in their homes, but they haven't stopped collaborating. And this week marks the debut of one of the more interesting teams: Mount...
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The Festival Chorus shares its talents both locally and globallyMay 05, 2020 6:00 am - In 1965, Paul Reichenbacher and several civic leaders from Elk Grove Village planned a Thanksgiving ecumenical service. Choirs from participating churches joined at the ...
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How you can participate in a virtual production of a Shakespeare playMay 04, 2020 1:00 am - Even though the Mundelein Arts Commission has canceled its planned summertime production of "The Comedy of Errors" because of the COVID-19 crisis, a show of sorts will g...
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Spotlight: Passage Theatre streams staged reading; Lookingglass debuts new podcastsMay 01, 2020 6:00 am - Virtual readings The Passage Theatre streams a virtual staged reading of "All One! The Dr. Bronner's Play" online beginning Friday, May 1, at thepassagetheatre.com....
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Naperville's Community Theatre cancels 2020 season; storytelling workshop still onApr 30, 2020 11:00 pm - Following the advice of medical experts and the directives of government agencies, the board of directors at The Summer Place, Naperville's Community Theatre, has voted ...
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Stevenson High to stage virtual performances of one-act shows this weekendApr 30, 2020 9:30 pm - Like all other public group activities, spring theatrical performances were canceled at high schools across the suburbs because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the statewid...
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9 movies about theater to stream while stages are darkApr 30, 2020 9:50 am - With Chicago area theaters dark for the foreseeable future, films offering behind-the-scenes glimpses into theater-making may provide some consolation for fans eager for...
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New Philharmonic's 2020-21 season features several film tie-insApr 30, 2020 5:45 am - Film buffs will find plenty to love in the New Philharmonic's six-concert 2020-21 season. Maestro Kirk Muspratt has programmed many classical pieces with strong silver s...
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Secluded Stars: Celebs go 'All in Illinois,' Jeff Garlin chats onlineApr 28, 2020 5:30 am - Stars with suburban connections are doing their part to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are promoting social distancing via public service announcements, or fund...