Performing Arts
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Theater events: “Imitation of Life” a parody of 1959 filmMar 30, 2018 4:00 pm - • The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance and the Poetry Foundation showcase Latino artists during Lorca Alma Presente — Lorca Forever, an evening of poetry and music inspir...
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'Pretty Woman: The Musical' hews close to film originalMar 30, 2018 11:00 am - “Pretty Woman: The Musical” - ★ ★ ½ For anyone wondering how closely the Broadway-bound “Pretty Woman: The Musical” hews to the 1990 film, the answer is very close...
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Writers Theatre's 'Smart People' tackles issues of race, privilegeMar 30, 2018 6:00 am - “Smart People” - ★ ★ ★ The four highly educated characters in Chicago playwright Lydia R. Diamond's drama “Smart People” live up to the play's title. Yet these driven ur...
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Weekend picks: Christian rockers Skillet head up Winter Jam at AllstateMar 30, 2018 6:00 am - Christian rock Winter Jam features Christian rockers Skillet, Building 429, Jordan Feliz and more tonight at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $15 doo...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsMar 30, 2018 1:00 am - Holiday events will keep families busy this weekend, but here are five ideas if you are looking to get out. 'The Gathering' at Improv Playhouse Watch the Improv Pla...
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Weekly picks: SNL's David Spade brings standup to Schaumburg's ImprovMar 28, 2018 6:00 am - 'SNL' veteran Fans of actor and comedian David Spade ("Just Shoot Me," "Love") won't want to miss seeing him in standup shows on Wednesday and Thursday at the Improv Com...
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Real substance eludes Winnetka-set 'A Taste of Things to Come'Mar 28, 2018 6:00 am - “A Taste of Things to Come” - ★ ★ If you grew up in the suburbs in the 1950s and crave a bit of nostalgia, you'll likely find “A Taste of Things to Come” a reminder of ...
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Harsh humor, toxic relationships propel Northlight's excellent 'Beauty Queen of Leenane'Mar 27, 2018 11:00 pm - “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Two women locked in a toxic relationship battle each other in not so subtle ways in Northlight Theatre's exquisitely honed reviva...
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'On Your Feet!' still moves well in Windy City returnMar 27, 2018 6:00 am - “On Your Feet!” - ★ ★ ½ Buddy Holly. The Four Seasons. Carole King. And soon, even Cher. Is it really necessary for every wildly successful pop artist to have a jukebox ...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsMar 27, 2018 6:00 am - Natural tweeting Bring your binoculars and get eagle-eyed to spot a variety of feathered friends as part of a Bird Walk on Sunday. The route is about 3 miles (weat...