Performing Arts
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Weekly picks: Celebrate the human voice with 'Gobsmacked!'Dec 06, 2017 5:00 am - A cappella awe The touring show "Gobsmacked!" celebrates the amazing variety of music that can be made with just the human voice. The limited run is this week at the Bro...
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'Cinnamon Bear' premieres at Wheaton DramaDec 06, 2017 12:00 am - Wheaton Drama will present a world-premiere production of the WGN holiday favorite "The Cinnamon Bear," told in an old-time radio show format, complete with live onstage...
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Theater events: 'It's a Wonderful Life' returns to Improv PlayhouseDec 05, 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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Ice baths and M&Ms: Secrets of the Rockettes revealedDec 04, 2017 5:00 am - NEW YORK - One of the biggest draws in New York this time of year is the "Christmas Spectacular" featuring the iconic Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. Everyone knows ...
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Christian Youth Theatre to stage 'A Christmas Carol'Dec 03, 2017 10:00 pm - The Christian Youth Theatre-DuPage will present "A Christmas Carol" Dec. 7-10 at Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St. The school day performances will be at 10 a.m. ...
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Sunday picks: Darlene Love fills Arcada with tunes, spiritDec 03, 2017 6:18 am - Soul sisters Darlene Love and Shirley Alston Reeves (of the Shirelles) share a concert bill filled with holiday music on Sunday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., S...
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'Wicked' ready to cast another spell in Chicago returnDec 03, 2017 6:00 am - This month, “Wicked” makes its fourth return to Chicago for a seven-week run at the Oriental Theatre. The 2003 musical blockbuster, a revisionist riff on “The Wizard of...
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'Beautiful — The Carole King Musical' returns with another Chicago starDec 03, 2017 6:00 am - YouTube Evanston native Jesse Mueller originated the title role of the best-selling singer and songwriter for both its San Francisco tryout and its Broadway debut. When ...
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Register for Festival of the Arts in LibertyvilleDec 03, 2017 12:00 am - Registration is open to performing artists and artists and artisans for the Festival of the Arts 2018 next summer in Libertyville. The 38th annual event is held over two...
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Weekend picks: Santa's on the scene at Des Plaines Winter WonderlandDec 02, 2017 6:13 am - Dear, Santa The Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival promises loads of games, crafts, performances and visits with Santa this weekend at its new location of the Prairie La...