Performing Arts
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Lookingglass examines racism, reparations in world premiere 'Plantation!'Mar 08, 2018 5:00 am - This review has been corrected to say Hannah Gomez played Diana. "Plantation!" - ½ "Plantation!" - Kevin Douglas' new comedy in its world premiere at Lookinggla...
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Weekly picks: Gilbert Gottfried plays Zanies in Rosemont, ChicagoMar 07, 2018 5:00 am - What a voice! Famed New York comedian Gilbert Gottfried ("Aladdin," "The Aristocrats") returns this week to perform standup starting Thursday at two Zanies locations: fi...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsMar 07, 2018 5:00 am - Suburban shamrock celebrations Get out your green gear to celebrate all things Irish a week ahead of St. Patrick's Day next Saturday. • The 2018 Thom McNamee Memorial St...
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'Dear Evan Hansen' part of Broadway in Chicago's upcoming seasonMar 07, 2018 12:00 am - Broadway in Chicago's 2018-19 season announcement was accompanied by good news and bad news. The good news: The Tony Award-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen," the d...
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State bicentennial commission names Summer Place Theatre an official projectMar 06, 2018 10:00 pm - The Summer Place, Naperville's Community Theatre since 1966, is proud to announce that the Illinois State Bicentennial Commission has named this, its 52nd season, as an ...
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Lyric Opera's new 'Faust' a visual bounty of John Frame's surreal artMar 06, 2018 11:00 am - “Faust” - ★ ★ ★ ½ The Lyric Opera of Chicago would never rebrand Charles Gounod's “Faust” as “John Frame's Faust.” But the California-based artist and production designe...
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'Game's Afoot' at Naperville Central theaterMar 06, 2018 12:00 am - Naperville Central High School is set to showcase its spring play, "The Game's Afoot," during three shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 8-10. The sh...
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Glenbard West Theatre receives $10,000 grantMar 05, 2018 10:00 pm - Glenbard West High School is one of only 50 high schools nationwide to receive a $10,000 R.I.S.E. America grant from NBC. The program is inspired by the network's upcomi...
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Theater events: Satirical 'Women Laughing Along With Salad' opens FridayMar 05, 2018 10:00 pm - From meme to stage A 2011 internet meme showing women laughing and eating salads inspired playwright Sheila Callaghan's "Women Laughing Alone With Salad," a satirical, f...
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'Rhythm of the Dance' comes to Batavia March 9Mar 05, 2018 10:00 pm - "Rhythm of the Dance" will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 W. Main St. Doors open at 7 p.m. This two-hour dance and music ext...