Performing Arts
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Glenbard South Theatre to present 'Elephant's Graveyard' April 26-28Apr 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Glenbard South Theatre will present "Elephant's Graveyard," which tells the gruesome and truthful tale of Murderous Mary the Elephant, Sparks World Famous Shows and Erwi...
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's musicals thrive on suburban, city stagesApr 11, 2018 10:30 am - For 75 years, the musicals of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II have been ingrained into the soundtrack of America. This month alone sees four “...
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Weekly picks: Paula Poundstone plays the GeneseeApr 11, 2018 6:00 am - Do tell Get ready to laugh when comedian Paula Poundstone (“Inside Out,” “Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me!”) performs standup on Thursday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genese...
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10 hot tickets: Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker, Goo Goo DollsApr 11, 2018 1:00 am - Third Day - "Farewell Tour": 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago: Christian rock. $19.92-$39.75. On sale 10 a.m. Friday, April 13. ...
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West Aurora HS to perform 'Little Shop of Horrors'Apr 10, 2018 11:00 pm - West Aurora Drama Troupe 2013 will perform "Little Shop of Horrors" at 7 p.m. April 26, 27, and 28 in the West Aurora High School auditorium, directed by Jen Pauley. Ti...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsApr 10, 2018 6:00 am - Sharing culture Visit the food hall, shop at a grand bazaar or attend lectures at the first American I Heart Halal Festival this weekend at Navy Pier's Festival Hal...
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Theater spotlight: Oil Lamp revives 'Love, Loss' in GlenviewApr 10, 2018 6:00 am - 'Glued to the tube' Comedian Mike Toomey pairs reminiscences of how television shaped his life with impressions of TV celebrities and observations about his favorit...
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'Carol of the King' coming to Rosemont Theatre Dec. 9Apr 10, 2018 1:00 am - Carol of the King, the Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular, will come to the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont for a 2 p.m. performance Sunday, Dec. 9. The show is led by Justi...
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Steel Beam Theatre puts on 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'Apr 09, 2018 11:00 pm - Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St. in St. Charles, presents the charming musical revue "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." Performances continue at 8 p.m. Fridays...
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Harper to hold Community Day celebration April 14Apr 09, 2018 11:00 pm - Harper College will throw a party Saturday, April 14 - a party it has been planning for more than 50 years - and everyone is invited. "In planning Community Day, we trie...