Performing Arts
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New performing arts venue in downtown Elgin aims to be ‘cornerstone’ of regional arts sceneJun 05, 2025 3:12 pm - The newly opened Lodge Performing Arts Center in downtown Elgin will serve as a home for two Schaumburg-based theater groups and be available for other groups to rent for performances throughout the year.
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Theo’s ‘Diana’ a tribute to beloved artistic directorJun 04, 2025 9:09 am - Brenda Didier, co-director/choreographer of Theo’s regional premiere of “Diana: The Musical,” suspected the show might be co-director Fred Anzevino’s last. It was, as the longtime Chicago-area theater veteran died April 28, days after rehearsals began. Didier and the creative team and cast proceeded with the show in his honor.
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Free concert at Des Plaines Public Library on June 9Jun 03, 2025 2:42 pm - A musical duo called 123 Andrés will perform a free concert Monday, June 9, outside the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St.
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Best Bets: Comedian Jen Kober brings the laughs to CopleyJun 03, 2025 1:55 pm - Paramount Theatre begins its summer performance series with comedian Jen Kober, Brandon Bennett channels Elvis Presley at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Wheeling’s Cinergy Dine-In Cinema resumes its summer kids’ movie series.
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Spotlight: Women take center stage in ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes,’ ‘Always … Patsy Cline’Jun 03, 2025 10:49 am - Female-centered musicals dominate this week’s suburban openings, which include Oil Lamp Theater’s “The Marvelous Wonderettes” and Drury Lane Theatre’s revival of “Always ... Patsy Cline.”
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Things to do June 6-12: Cream of Wheaton, St. Sophia Greek Fest, Global Arts Festival, Libertyville Days and moreJun 03, 2025 9:56 am - Mark your calendar for Cream of Wheaton, cruise nights, St. Sophia Greek Fest, Mundelein Craft Beer Festival, Arts in Bartlett Global Arts Festival, Woodstock Food Truck Festival, Libertyville Days and more happening this week.
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Elgin native Daryl Nitz celebrates Elgin Pride Day at The Hemmens with Nitz & Friends Show June 7Jun 02, 2025 1:21 pm - Award-winning entertainer Daryl Nitz will perform his musical comedy show with guests on June 7, in Hemmens’ Theatre in the Round. The show will feature Nitz's vocals, piano playing, audience participation, and comedic bits.
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A man of many talents: Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven takes on stand-up comedyMay 28, 2025 10:54 am - Three-time Emmy Award-winner and Evanston-raised actor-turned-stand-up-comedian Jeremy Piven headlines Chicago’s The Vic Theatre June 6 as part of his international comedy tour.
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Things to do May 30 to June 5: Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Brews & Views, Cream of Wheaton and moreMay 27, 2025 2:01 pm - Mark your calendar for Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Antioch Taste of Summer, Gilberts Community Days, Brews and Views, Cream of Wheaton, Deerfield Art Festival and more happening this week.
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Best Bets: Cleve Carney, Elmhurst Art museums debut new exhibitionsMay 27, 2025 1:19 pm - This week, new exhibitions open at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the Elmhurst Art Museum, Chicago Opera Theater stages a world premiere and the Joffrey Ballet presents the family favorite “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”