Performing Arts
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Suburban high school musicals bring Broadway to life this summerJul 09, 2018 6:00 am - Editor's note: The Daily Herald's Top Teachers feature is taking a summer break. Look for more stories honoring great teachers in September. Suburban students will bring...
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Weekend picks: Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang bring the heat to RaviniaJul 08, 2018 7:23 am - Blues men Award-winning blues superstars Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang share a special concert bill on Sunday at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. ...
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Weekend picks: Lords, ladies welcome at the Bristol Renaissance FaireJul 07, 2018 7:23 am - Huzzah! Huzzah! Travel back in time to 16th century England when the Bristol Renaissance Faire returns for its 31st season this weekend. See costumed actors, jousti...
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Theater events: Midsommer Flight opens 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' in Lincoln ParkJul 06, 2018 1:00 pm - • Oak Park Festival Theatre and Open Door Theater collaborate on a benefit production of "Daughters of Ire," a solo work created and performed by Savanna Rae, who channe...
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10 hot tickets: Ozuna, Dave Bruzza and the 'Tootsie' musical on sale this weekendJul 06, 2018 6:00 am - • Niki & Gabi: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago: pop. $35. On sale 10 a.m. Friday, July 6. (877) 987-6487 or jamusa.com. • Dave ...
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Two fine actresses pair up in Steppenwolf's 'The Roommate'Jul 05, 2018 1:00 pm - “The Roommate” - ★ ★ ½ There are several things to like about Steppenwolf Theatre's Chicago-area premiere of Jen Silverman's “The Roommate,” and two of them are Ora Jone...
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'Waitress the Musical' dishes out beautiful score, touching taleJul 05, 2018 1:00 am - "Waitress the Musical" - ★ ★ ★ The odds are heavily stacked against the heroine of "Waitress the Musical," the hit 2016 Broadway stage adaptation of the late Adrienne S...
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Goodman's Chicago-centric 'Support Group for Men' is fun, but puzzlingJul 04, 2018 6:00 am - "Support Group for Men" - ½ Ellen Fairey's contemporary new comedy "Support Group for Men" is an undeniable love letter to Chicago, the kind of Goodman Theatre show ...
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Theater spotlight: Williams Street channels Johnny Cash for 'Ring of Fire'Jul 03, 2018 6:00 am - An American tale The spirit of the great country singer/songwriter Johnny Cash animates "Ring of Fire," a revue showcasing songs made popular by the Man in Black, ...
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Art of Rap fest at RiverEdge Park in Aurora canceledJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - The Art of Rap fest scheduled for July 14 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora was canceled, organizers said Tuesday. In a message to ticket buyers and RiverEdge Park patrons, th...