Performing Arts
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Chicago-area native delivers powerful performance in Carole King musical 'Beautiful'Dec 08, 2017 12:00 pm - “Beautiful - The Carole King Story” - ★ ★ ★ ½ As the second act of “Beautiful - The Carole King Musical” wound down and the 11 o'clock number approached, a murmur went ...
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Weekend picks: Radio Players take on 'Wonderful Life'Dec 08, 2017 5:00 am - On the air The Improv Playhouse Radio Players reprise their radio production of director Frank Capra's beloved "It's A Wonderful Life" complete with sound effects and 19...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsDec 08, 2017 12:00 am - Tim Meadows brings his standup show to Aurora, while Melissa Etheridge rocks Christmas at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. F...
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Schools across the state selected to perform at 43rd Annual Illinois High School Theatre FestivalDec 07, 2017 10:00 pm - The 43rd annual Illinois High School Theatre Festival, with the theme, "The Power of Transformation," recently announced the full-length and showcase productions. The 20...
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Huntley High selected to perform at Illinois High School Theatre FestivalDec 07, 2017 10:00 pm - Huntley High School is among 11 high schools in the state selected to perform a full-length production at the upcoming Illinois High School Theatre Festival. The festiv...
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Auditions for COD Spring College Theatre Jan. 14-15Dec 07, 2017 10:00 pm - General auditions for College of DuPage College Theatre's spring productions of "Much Ado About Nothing" and "The Diary of Anne Frank" will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Sun...
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Closing weekend for quirky 'Seasonal Ties' at Vero Voce TheatreDec 07, 2017 10:00 pm - St. Charles -- As the holiday season approaches, people anticipate their yearly Christmas traditions: Christmas songs, decorating the tree, Santa Claus, time with loved ...
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'It's A Wonderful Life' radio play comes to Batavia Dec. 16Dec 07, 2017 10:00 pm - The Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series continues with the presentation of "It's A Wonderful Life Live from WVL Radio" at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in Wilson Hall's Ramsey ...
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After 35 years of kings, a queen is taking Medieval Times' Schaumburg throneDec 07, 2017 5:00 am - Medieval Times in Schaumburg passes the reins - and reign - to a new ruler Thursday: After 35 years of kings holding court during the dinner show, a queen will now inher...
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Warm spirits, resonant message make Metropolis' 'Christmas Carol' singDec 06, 2017 5:00 am - “A Christmas Carol” - ★ ★ ★ When it comes to “A Christmas Carol,” one way of measuring a production's impact involves the exchange between the reformed Ebenezer Scrooge ...