Performing Arts
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Spotlight: Aurora’s Paramount revives ‘An Act of God’ comedySep 23, 2024 5:51 pm - The Almighty pays a return visit to earth to amend his commandments in “An Act of God” beginning previews Oct. 2 at Aurora’s Copley Theatre.
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Best Bets: Jack O’Lantern World, ‘AGT’ vets Malevo, The Capitol Fools and moreSep 23, 2024 3:33 pm - The Halloween extravaganza Jack O’Lantern World opens in Lake Zurich, plus the McAninch Arts Center welcomes Argentinean dance ensemble and “America’s Got Talent” veterans Malevo and political satirists The Capitol Fools.
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From ballet to jazz to folk, Chicago’s fall dance season features all the movesSep 23, 2024 2:39 pm - Chicago’s 2024-25 dance season is full of new works, captivating collaborations and welcome revivals. There’s something for everyone with the Windy City’s famed dance companies that specialize in ballet, modern and folk dance traditions.
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Chicago companies celebrate operatic milestones and transitionsSep 23, 2024 6:18 am - This season sees Chicago's major opera companies celebrating many anniversaries amid a time of leadership changes.
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Funny business: Comedy shows, improv and standup clubs bring the laughs this fallSep 22, 2024 9:07 am - Chicago is a world-famous comedy town. Here are some suggested shows, comedy venues and funny troupes to take note of this fall season.
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Politics prominent this fall, but theater forecast also calls for farce and fairy talesSep 21, 2024 11:15 am - Fall theater offerings suggest artistic directors had politics on their minds when they scheduled their seasons. That said, there’s still plenty of comedy, drama and romance on tap.
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After 10 years in Europe, Naperville actress returns to Chicago storefrontSep 20, 2024 2:58 pm - Naperville actress Anne Trodden earned a master’s degree in theater and performance from Trinity College in Dublin and spent 10 years in Europe. Back in Chicago, she’s resuming her career co-starring in Invictus Theatre Company’s production of “Network.”
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Writers’ stellar ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Comet of 1812’ is must-see theaterSep 18, 2024 6:00 pm - Writers Theatre’s magnificent regional premiere of the sung-through musical “Natasha, Pierre and the Comet of 1812” is a must-see production for musical fans.
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Spotlight: Marriott Theatre honors Bing Crosby, American Blues stages Stephen King’s ‘Misery’Sep 17, 2024 8:42 am - Marriott Theatre hosts a Bing Crosby tribute, American Blues Theater presents “Misery,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre revives Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” and “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” returns to the CIBC Theatre.
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Best Bets: Monster Jam in Rosemont, Long Grove Apple Fest, free Jeff Tweedy concertSep 17, 2024 8:38 am - Monster Jam rolls into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, Volo Museum preps for Halloween, the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts marks Hispanic Heritage Month with concerts, and Jeff Tweedy performs a free concert at Navy Pier’s Chicago Live! fest.