Performing Arts
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Goodman's 'Yasmina's Necklace' sparkles as compelling tale of identityNov 01, 2017 11:00 pm - “Yasmina's Necklace” - ★ ★ ★ Suspended above the Goodman Theatre stage where the disarming, gently comic “Yasmina's Necklace” unfolds, a less than subtle (and not entire...
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Weekly picks: 'Marvel Universe' takes over Rosemont's Allstate ArenaOct 31, 2017 11:00 pm - They're super! See comic book superheroes and villains onstage when “Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes” comes on tour starting Thursday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. ...
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Theater events: 'Bridges of Madison County' opens in NapervilleOct 30, 2017 11:00 pm - BrightSide's 'Bridges' BrightSide Theatre opens its season with a revival of “The Bridges of Madison County” by composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown and writer Marsha No...
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Sunday picks: Creative Jack-o'-Lanterns await at Botanic GardenOct 29, 2017 7:19 am - Gourds aglow Marvel at all the creative carvings that have gone into Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns this weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Gle...
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Weekend picks: Judy Gold brings standup to Zanies RosemontOct 28, 2017 7:19 am - Emmy winner Judy Gold Comedian, writer and podcaster Judy Gold ("Kill Me Now," "The Judy Show") performs a series of standup comedy shows at Zanies at MB Financial Park,...
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'School of Rock - The Musical' star got theater start in WheatonOct 28, 2017 7:00 am - Autograph hounds hanging around the Cadillac Palace Theatre stage door for the Chicago touring debut of “School of Rock - The Musical” will have to arrive extra early or...
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Weekend picks: Country's young gun Easton Corbin plays GeneseeOct 27, 2017 6:00 am - Country's Corbin Singer Easton Corbin ("A Girl Like You," "Roll With It") performs his youthful take on country music tonight at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St.,...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsOct 27, 2017 1:00 am - If you've had your fill of pumpkin patches and want a little grown-up time, we've got a few ideas. Catch a musical, enjoy a nostalgic concert or laugh along to Marlon Wa...
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ECC Theatre presents 'Just Like Us' Nov. 3-12Oct 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College Theatre's production of "Just Like Us," a play by Karen Zacar#xed;as that was adapted from Helen Thorpe's book of the same name, will open Friday...
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Theater events: City Lit Theater revives Bible tale 'J.B.'Oct 26, 2017 7:45 am - Bible tale retold Nine Chicago-area actresses “of a certain age” play 23 roles in City Lit Theater's revival of “J.B.” a free-verse, morality play by poet/playwright Arc...