Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Polar Express rolls into South Elgin; Mother Truckin' Booze Fest at Sears CentreNov 23, 2019 6:26 am - Holiday train The beloved Christmas children's book by Chris Van Allsburg is the inspiration for The Polar Express, a train that travels to the "North Pole" to meet...
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Drury Lane's 'Mary Poppins' soarsNov 23, 2019 12:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the spelling of co-choreographer Josh Walden's name. In Drury Lane Theatre's stellar revival of "Mary Poppins," the titular n...
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'The Simon and Garfunkel Story' celebrates songs over storyNov 22, 2019 3:45 pm - “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” — ★ ★ ½ As a celebration of an extraordinary body of music, “The Simon and Garfunkel Story” offers a nostalgic and melodic journey thr...
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On stage: Metropolis salutes stage and screen legend Julie AndrewsNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - • The new, adults-only holiday comedy "Emory Marmot's Hidy-Hole Christmas" opens Friday, Nov. 22, at Judy's Beat Lounge, Piper's Alley, 230 W. North Ave., Chicago. Writt...
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Holiday magic: Suburban dance companies bring classic 'Nutcracker' to lifeNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - There are losses, triumphs, battles and dreams come true in the fantastic world of "The Nutcracker," a perennial Christmas ballet favorite. And this season, both Elgin a...
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Steppenwolf's 'Lindiwe' soars musically, but narrative needs workNov 21, 2019 10:45 am - “Lindiwe” - ★ ★ ★ “I love to sing.” Those are among the first thoughts expressed by the titular character in Steppenwolf Theatre's premiere of “Lindiwe,” a well-intenti...
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Once 'crazy shy,' Vernon Hills actress takes center stage in Drury Lane's 'Mary Poppins'Nov 21, 2019 9:00 am - Emilie Lynn was about 2 years old when her mom heard her singing along with a Beatles song on the radio. Cute, right? But here's the thing: She was singing the harmony,...
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Weekend at play: Light up your weekend with Illumination, Holiday in the ParkNov 21, 2019 8:00 am - A holiday fest at Six Flags in Gurnee, the Illumination light show at Morton Arboretum in Lisle and the return of Polar Express in South Elgin kick-start the holiday sea...
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Cirque Italia brings water circus experience to West DundeeNov 21, 2019 5:00 am - Cirque Italia, a traveling Italian water circus with a 35,000-gallon water stage and artists from all over the world, comes to West Dundee this week. The circus takes pl...
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Where to see 'The Nutcracker' in the suburbs and ChicagoNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - Dance companies throughout the city and suburbs are staging their versions of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet “The Nutcracker.” Here's where you can catch this holiday favo...