Performing Arts
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Grayslake native living his 'inspiration' as Cirque du Soleil performerMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - Getting cast in Cirque du Soleil's “Volta” has been a dream come true for Kevin Beverley. And the Grayslake native is especially excited to perform for a hometown crowd ...
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Best Bets: Anime Central returns to Rosemont; Patton Oswalt performs at GeneseeMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - 'Japanimation' nation Anime Central: The Midwest Anime and Manga Convention returns this weekend to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemon...
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Robert Falls aptly updates Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale' at GoodmanMay 14, 2019 11:00 pm - “The Winter's Tale” - ★ ★ ★ Actor Dan Donohue's ginger hair stands out in director Robert Falls' affecting new production of Shakespeare's “The Winter's Tale.” Donohue ...
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Actor returns to Barrington's White House as CapoteMay 13, 2019 11:00 pm - After his acclaimed Churchill performances at Barrington's White House in 2018, Ron Keaton returns to Barrington's cultural and community center at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19...
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Kenny G, UB40 coming to the Genesee Theatre in WaukeganMay 13, 2019 1:00 am - Fans of smooth jazz and/or reggae-ska will want to head to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan for two recently announced September concerts. The Grammy Award-winning saxoph...
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How to audition for Shakespeare Shorts in MundeleinMay 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Mundelein Arts Commission will host auditions for its first full theatrical production, Shakespeare Shorts, from 7 to 9 p.m. May 14 and 15, at village hall, 300 Plaz...
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Playhouse 38 to put on 'Anne of Green Gables'May 12, 2019 11:00 pm - Playhouse 38's Youth Production will be L.M. Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" May 17-26 at the theater, 321 Stevens St., Suite P in Geneva. When a high-spirited, redh...
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Kaneland Arts Initiative to host auditions for 'Mamma Mia!' May 17-18May 12, 2019 11:00 pm - Auditions for the Kaneland Arts Initiative's summer production of "Mamma Mia!" will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. It is open to anyone 14 years (must be ent...
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Best bets: 'Bathtubs Over Broadway' in Downers Grove, Burton Cummings & Band play GeneseeMay 12, 2019 7:29 am - Little trees Marvel at the Japanese tradition of growing and manicuring little trees at the Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden,...
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Weekend picks: Aries Spears at Schaumburg's Improv; Lego safari at Brookfield ZooMay 11, 2019 7:15 am - ‘MADtv' man Fans of comedian and actor Aries Spears (“MADtv,” “Family Guy”) won't want to miss his run of standup shows this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, ...