Performing Arts
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble delivers a strong and timely take on 'Defiance'Feb 06, 2019 9:30 am - “Defiance” - ★ ★ ★ ½ A military leadership crisis is at the crux of “Defiance,” now on stage in Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's timely and riveting production of John Patrick...
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Best bets: Chicago Auto Show, Angie Thomas in Naperville & moreFeb 06, 2019 5:00 am - Car collective See the auto industry's latest models and special concept cars at the 111th Chicago Auto Show starting this weekend at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore...
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Theater spotlight: One-man parodies of 'Star Wars,' 'Dark Knight' at Raue CenterFeb 05, 2019 5:00 am - Holy trilogy, Batman! Charles Ross pays tribute to blockbuster films "The Dark Night," "Star Wars" and "The Lord of the Rings" in one-man parodies during which he recoun...
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Plan ahead: Capitol Steps, Kids Expo and Patton OswaltFeb 05, 2019 5:00 am - Political parodies You can bet that The Capitol Steps has plenty of political material to work into silly songs and sketches at the moment. See the touring comedy troupe...
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Actors with UPS for DownS to perform in Schaumburg production of 'Mary Poppins'Feb 04, 2019 10:00 pm - Allie Reninger of Schaumburg has appeared in nearly all 12 of the theater performances produced by UPS for DownS and EDGE of Orion. Each year, her directors say, she has...
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Elgin Theatre Co.'s 'Over the River and Through the Woods' a heartfelt comedyFeb 04, 2019 10:00 pm - Elgin Theatre Company's newest production will be "Over the River and Through the Woods," written by Joe DiPietro, the playwright who wrote "I Love You, You're Perfect, ...
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Historians irked by musical 'Hamilton' escalate their duel
Feb 04, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Ever since the historical musical "Hamilton" began its march to near-universal infatuation, one group has noticeably withheld its applause - historians. ...
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Best bets this week: Panic! at the Disco pops into Rosemont's Allstate ArenaFeb 04, 2019 5:00 am - 'Say Amen' The pop band Panic! at the Disco cheekily asks for benediction with its "Pray for the Wicked Tour" featuring Two Feet and Betty Who at the Allstate Arena, 692...
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Film-inspired tuners, world premiere on tap at Aurora's ParamountFeb 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Yet another world premiere is on the horizon for Aurora's Paramount Theatre whose 2019-2020 season is comprised of film adaptations, including the world premiere of "The...
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Suburban actors help bring new works to Chicago Musical Theatre FestivalFeb 03, 2019 6:00 am - Glen Ellyn native John B. Leen's wife is pregnant, so the actor and singer hadn't planned to take on much theater work this winter, particularly since he spent a busy ho...