Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Cardboard Regatta takes float (maybe?) in Glen EllynJun 30, 2018 7:23 am - Hopes afloat Cheer on the buoyant homemade ships (or giggle at the not-so-ship-shape ones) as part of the Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta on Saturday at Lake Ellyn Par...
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Broadway-bound 'Cher Show' needs workJun 30, 2018 1:00 am - “The Cher Show” — ★ ★ ½ You know a Broadway-bound tuner isn't Broadway-ready when the costumes elicit more sustained and effusive applause than the musical numbers....
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Weekend picks: Celebrate American music with FitzGerald's 37th annual festJun 29, 2018 6:00 am - 37th American Music Festival Whether your musical tastes lean toward jazz, funk, rock, soul, indie or good old Americana, one of the weekend's best bets is the Amer...
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Theater events: 'Heartbreak Hotel' debuts, 'Mind Reader' gets extensionJun 29, 2018 6:00 am - • Previews begin Friday, June 29, for The Factory Theater's premiere of "The Adventures of Spirit Force Five," Jill Oliver's comedy about a cheerleading squad that rescu...
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'Waitress the Musical' serves up Sara Barielles score in Chicago debutJun 29, 2018 6:00 am - When the 2016 Broadway hit “Waitress the Musical” makes its local touring debut at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the acting ensemble will feature a quartet of veteran and...
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Weekend picks: Radiohead plays two nights at the United CenterJun 29, 2018 6:00 am - 'Daydreaming' band Tickets are scarce to see the British rock band Radiohead ("Creep," "Karma Police") this weekend at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chica...
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Top 20 finalists announced for Suburban Chicago's Got TalentJun 28, 2018 1:00 am - Musicians once again dominate the field of 20 finalists for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent at the Arcada Theatre. The talent competition, now in its seventh season, attr...
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City takes ownership of Des Plaines TheatreJun 28, 2018 1:00 am - Renovations to the Des Plaines Theatre will begin immediately now that the shuttered facility officially is owned by the city, officials announced Thursday. The city to...
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Weekly picks: Mundelein Community Days among weekend festsJun 27, 2018 6:00 am - Civic celebration The 2018 Mundelein Community Days promises carnival rides, food, music, games and a July 1 parade and fireworks display. The fun starts Thursday a...
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New Elgin theater company offers modern take on ShakespeareJun 26, 2018 11:00 pm - South Elgin native founds new theater company called Goodly Creatures