Performing Arts
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How an actress came to play 'Henry V' at Oak Brook's First FolioJul 04, 2019 6:00 am - In a few days, Diana Coates will step onto First Folio Theatre's outdoor stage to tackle - for the second time - one of William Shakespeare's most compelling kings. The ...
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Best Bets: Bristol Renaissance Faire returns; Anime Midwest animates RosemontJul 03, 2019 6:00 am - Elizabethan experience See jousting, falcon demonstrations, Elizabethan costume parades and more when the Bristol Renaissance Faire reopens for the season starting ...
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Spotlight: Steppenwolf takes on Sam Shepard classic for second timeJul 03, 2019 6:00 am - Classic revived Steppenwolf Theatre revives "True West," the darkly comic classic that placed the company in the national spotlight. The production stars ensemble member...
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See 'Henry V' under the stars with First Folio Theatre starting July 10Jul 02, 2019 11:00 pm - First Folio Theatre will begin its summer outdoor production of "Henry V" with preview shows on Wednesday and Thursday, July 10-11, on the grounds of the Mayslake Peabod...
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Geneva's Shakespeare in the Park brings a little rock glam to production of 'Twelfth Night'Jul 01, 2019 11:00 pm - It's glam. It's rock-star glitzy. It's Shakespeare as you've never seen it when the worlds of David Bowie and The Bard collide. It's Stone Soup Shakespeare's fast-paced,...
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For former Chicago actors, quick costume changes part of 'Les Miserables' tourJul 01, 2019 6:00 am - Any actor cast in “Les Misérables” faces a backstage life full of quick costume changes. Unless you're starring as convict-on-the-run Jean Valjean or pursuer Javert, mos...
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Plan ahead: Toby Keith plays Schaumburg; Dave Coulier comes to Crystal LakeJul 01, 2019 5:56 am - Top local talent Cheer on the next round of finalists in the eighth season Suburban Chicago's Got Talent at the Top 15 Show on Sunday, July 14, at the Arcada Theatre, 10...
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Fan Favorite voting begins for Suburban Chicago's Got TalentJul 01, 2019 1:00 am - The judges for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent have weighed in on which acts will advance to the Top 15 round, but fans can have their say starting Tuesday — and they coul...
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District 214 students stage 'Mamma Mia!' for summer musicalJun 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Natalie Wozny grew up listening to ABBA. This month, the Hersey junior and her peers from across High School District 214 will perform in the musical, "Mamma Mia!," a hi...
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Best bets: Billy Idol headlines Ribfest, Steve Miller Band plays RaviniaJun 30, 2019 7:31 am - Local talent Cheer on all the musicians (and one comedian) at the Suburban Chicago's Got Talent Top 20 show at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Free adm...