Performing Arts
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Best Bets: Chicago Botanic Garden, Morton Arboretum light up the nightNov 12, 2024 5:27 pm - Annual light displays shine bright at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Morton Arboretum starting this weekend. Plus, the Grand Kyiv Ballet performs “The Nutcracker” and country music artist Phil Vasser headlines the Raue.
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Spotlight: Jeff winner in concert at Lincolnshire’s Marriott TheatreNov 12, 2024 4:14 pm - Kaitlyn Davis, who earned a Jeff Award for her performance as Carole King in Marriott Theatre’s revival of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” returns to the theater with her solo show, “Songs From the Bench.”
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Ideal time for Marriott’s merry revival of ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’Nov 08, 2024 2:26 pm - The cast of Marriott Theatre’s warm-hearted revival of “White Christmas” is a cheerful bunch, but no member is merrier than superb dancer/singer/actor Tyler Johnson-Campion making his Marriott debut.
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Spotlight: Buffalo Theatre revives ‘The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley’Nov 06, 2024 1:27 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble stages the Jane Austen-inspired “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” Lifeline Theatre hosts its 28th annual Fillet of Solo Festival, and the national tour of “Annie” comes to the Chicago Theatre.
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Best Bets: Patinkin, Grody at the MAC, Maniscalco at United Center, Winkler in WoodstockNov 05, 2024 2:30 pm - Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody share personal stories at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Sebastian Maniscalco headlines Chicago’s United Center, and Henry Winkler chats about his life at the Woodstock Opera House.
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Best Bets: Share laughs with Mike Toomey, Yakov Smirnoff, Larry David, Steve-OOct 29, 2024 9:54 pm - Mike Toomey, Yakov Smirnoff and Larry David are among the comedians headlining suburban and Chicago theaters. Plus, the Hemmens Cultural Center and James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts host Dia de los Muertos celebrations.
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‘Magical experience’: Naperville actor revisits ‘Into the Woods,’ which sparked his passion for theaterOct 29, 2024 4:57 pm - “Into the Woods,” the musical based on Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, has always loomed large in Shea Hopkins’ life. Now the Naperville resident is playing Cinderella’s prince (and the wolf) in Kokandy Productions’ revival.
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Spotlight: Broadway vet makes debut at Writers, ‘Little Mermaid’ opens at Drury LaneOct 28, 2024 3:28 pm - Jessie Fisher stars in Writers Theatre’s “Every Brilliant Thing,” Sarah Kay plays Ariel in Drury Lane Theatre’s “The Little Mermaid” and Artemisia Theatre hosts its WeWomen Play Festival this week at Chicago-area theaters.
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Chicago Theatre Week set for Feb. 6-16Oct 25, 2024 1:56 pm - Drury Lane Theatre is among the suburban and city venues participating in Chicago Theatre Week 2025, which runs Feb. 6-16.
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Enjoy jazz music before Halloween at Mundelein libraryOct 24, 2024 3:20 pm - Enjoy Halloween-themed music from Jeanne Becker and her jazz trio on Wednesday in Mundelein.