Performing Arts
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Antioch theater holding 'Company' auditionsNov 27, 2017 12:00 am - Auditions for "Company," the classic Stephen Sondheim musical, will be 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 and Tuesday, Dec. 19, at PM & L Theatre's Tribute Hall, 877 Main St., An...
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Colleges, high schools use 'Hamilton' to enhance teachingNov 26, 2017 6:25 am - CHICAGO - More than 2,000 students got into the hottest show in Chicago for free - "Hamilton: An American Musical " - as part of their acceptance to Northwestern Univers...
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Sunday picks: Shawn Wayans takes the stage at Woodfield ImprovNov 26, 2017 6:23 am - Wayans at Woodfield Fans of films such as "Scary Movie" and "White Chicks" won't want to miss seeing Shawn Wayans perform standup this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showc...
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Larry Yando reflects on a decade playing Scrooge in Goodman's 'Carol'Nov 26, 2017 6:00 am - If someone had suggested to Larry Yando in 2007 that he would play Ebenezer Scrooge, he would have laughed. “Maybe when I'm 80,” said the four-time Joseph Jefferson Awa...
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Weekend picks: 'Nutcracker' leaps into Batavia Fine Arts CentreNov 25, 2017 6:23 am - Land of sweets Fox Valley Ballet stages its spin on the classic Tchaikovsky Christmas ballet with "The Fox Valley Nutcracker" this weekend at the Batavia Fine Arts Centr...
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Thousands of Irish dancers compete in SchaumburgNov 25, 2017 12:00 am - The Mid-America Oireachtas Irish Dance Competition focused on teams rather than individuals Saturday, the middle day of its weekend-long stay at the Renaissance Schaumbu...
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Weekend picks: Wonderland Express chugs into Chicago BotanicNov 24, 2017 5:00 am - Christmas trains Families can delight in the return of the Chicago Botanic Garden's Wonderland Express. Miniature trains loop around models of Chicago-area landmarks sta...
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5 things to do over the long weekendNov 24, 2017 12:00 am - Once you've had your fill of Thanksgiving leftovers and Black Friday shopping, you might be looking for more to do this weekend. Here are five ideas. For others, go to d...
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Antioch theater holding 'Company' auditionsNov 24, 2017 12:00 am - Auditions for "Company", the classic Stephen Sondheim musical, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 and Tuesday, Dec. 19, at PM & L Theatre's Tribute Hall, 877 Main...
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High schools bring friendly competition to winter playNov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - Buffalo Grove and Prospect high schools' Theater Arts Programs will present a humorous theatrical competition for this year's winter play with Comedy Sportz High School ...