Performing Arts
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Theater spotlight: 'August Rush' makes Paramount premiereApr 17, 2019 6:00 am - Paramount premiere Paramount Theatre premieres "August Rush: The Musical," adapted from the 2007 film about an 11-year-old musical prodigy who's determined to find his b...
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Metropolis embraces musicals, farce for upcoming seasonApr 17, 2019 1:00 am - A classic musical, a classic farce and a popular jukebox show are among the main stage productions Arlington Heights' Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has set for its 2...
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Why Rachel Chavkin is a rarity on Broadway these days
Apr 16, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - As another season on Broadway draws to a big finish, the opening of "Hadestown" marks a milestone of sorts - it's the only new musical directed by a woma...
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Plan ahead: Angela Ingersoll in Lincolnshire, Christopher Titus in Crystal LakeApr 16, 2019 6:00 am - Hollywood legend Tickets are going fast for two special concert performances of "Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland." See the Jeff Award winner and Emmy Awar...
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Best bets: Six Flags opens & Walker Stalker Convention returns to RosemontApr 16, 2019 6:00 am - Opening shrieks Get your fill of thrill rides during Opening Weekend at Six Flags Great America. Weekend operations begin Friday at 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee....
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper' to be staged in ElginApr 15, 2019 11:00 pm - "The Yellow Wallpaper," a play documenting one woman's descent into mental illness amid a backdrop of conventional 19th century treatment for "nervous hysteria," will be...
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Salt Creek Ballet looking for new home; fundraiser gala April 26Apr 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Salt Creek Ballet looking for new home; April gala to raise funds
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Glenbard North to present 'Marie Antoinette' May 2-4Apr 14, 2019 11:00 pm - Glenbard North Theatre will present its spring production, "Marie Antoinette," May 2- 4. Humorous and haunting, this show is part play, part fashion show, and all attitu...
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Glenbard South to stage farcical comedy 'Figments' April 25-27Apr 14, 2019 11:00 pm - Glenbard South High School will present "Figments," a farcical comedy by Billy St. John, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, April 25-27, in the Glenbard South Theatre, 2...
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Best bets: Haley Reinhart performs at Chicago's Park West; Celtic Woman returns to RosemontApr 14, 2019 7:30 am - Wheeling's own "American Idol" alumna and Wheeling native Haley Reinhart brings her "Lo-Fi Soul Tour," featuring special guest Jennah Bell, tonight to Park West, 322 W. ...