Performing Arts
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Westminster middle-schoolers to stage 'The Lion King Jr.'Apr 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The Westminster Christian Middle School Fine Arts department will present the beloved Disney story, "The Lion King Jr." at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, and at 2 and 7 p.m. S...
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'90s rock star Matthew Sweet's love songs inspires a musical about two gay teensApr 23, 2018 6:00 am - Declaring romantic intentions is a scary prospect for most teenagers. It's even scarier if the teenager is gay and uncertain of the other person's orientation. It's scar...
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Fairy tale comes true for trio of teenage dancersApr 22, 2018 11:00 pm - A fate worthy of a fairy tale awaited three teenage dancers after a lengthy audition in late February: feature leading roles in Plainfield Dance Academy's spring product...
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Metropolis debuts Playhouse Theater for childrenApr 22, 2018 11:00 pm - A second floor rehearsal room at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre came alive last week, with the debut of its Playhouse Theater, which was designed and fitted to to...
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Sunday picks: Engelbert Humperdinck plays Arcada TheatreApr 22, 2018 7:00 am - 'Last Waltz' British pop star Engelbert Humperdinck (“Release Me,” “After the Lovin'”) returns to perform in concert today at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Ch...
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Weekend picks: Former 'Idol' Ruben Studdard fetes Vandross at ArcadaApr 21, 2018 7:23 am - Waddle on The Chicago Zoological Society commemorates World Penguin Day by inviting families to participate in educational programs and activities at Brookfield Zoo, 84...
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Marriott Theatre's 75th anniversary 'Oklahoma!' a rousing revivalApr 20, 2018 10:00 am - “Oklahoma!” - ★ ★ ★ ½ The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire last staged “Oklahoma!” 25 years ago to commemorate the musical's 50th birthday. Now Rodgers and Hammerstein'...
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Theater events: 'Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider' opens at Second City e.t.c.Apr 20, 2018 6:00 am - • "Saturday Night Live" alum Julia Sweeney brings "Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider," her solo show comprised of comic monologues, to The Second City's e.t.c. Theater for ...
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Weekend picks: Former 'Idol' Ruben Studdard fetes Vandross at ArcadaApr 20, 2018 6:00 am - 'Never Too Much' Former "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard pays tribute to a late R&B star in "Always & Forever: An Evening of Luther Vandross" at the Arcada Theatre,...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - Ride the roller coasters in Gurnee, mellow out with a jazz concert in Naperville or enjoy art along the Fox River this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five things to do...