Performing Arts
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Goodman: Stacy Keach suffered mild heart attack during 'Pamplona' premiereJun 06, 2017 1:00 am - Goodman Theatre confirmed Tuesday that actor Stacy Keach suffered a mild heart attack during the May 30 opening of "Pamplona," Jim McGrath's new, one-character drama abo...
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Suburban students, high schools recognized for musical theater excellenceJun 06, 2017 1:00 am - High schools in Cary, Elmhurst and Lisle were among those recognized Monday for achievement by Broadway in Chicago during its 6th Annual High School Musical Theater Awar...
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Playhouse 38 to put on 'Always a Bridesmaid'Jun 05, 2017 11:00 pm - The Playhouse 38 adult production will feature the comedy "Always a Bridesmaid" at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, June 15-17 at the playhouse, 321 Stevens St., Suite P in ...
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Metropolis Performing Arts Centre goes retro with upcoming seasonJun 05, 2017 2:43 pm - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre goes retro during its 2017-2018 season with revivals of a 1960s French farce and a salute to 1960s female singers paired with a fai...
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This season on Broadway, plays are singing the blues
Jun 05, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - This spring, J.T. Rogers' new play traveled only a few small steps but it was a huge leap for a playwright. His "Oslo" - a fascinating look at a key mome...
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'SpongeBob' and 'Margaritaville' set Broadway datesJun 05, 2017 1:00 am - Two big musicals with Chicago ties have announced details on Broadway runs. "SpongeBob SquarePants," a musical inspired by the hit Nickelodeon animated series, will arri...
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Kristin Chenoweth adds Genesee date for concert tourJun 05, 2017 1:00 am - Lake County fans of Kristin Chenoweth ("Glee," "Wicked") can stay closer to home since the Emmy and Tony Award-winning star has added an extra concert date at the Genese...
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Sunday picks: Celebrate all things dairy at Harvard Milk DaysJun 04, 2017 7:23 am - Harvard Milk Days A milk-drinking contest, cow chip lotto and chain-saw carving are just part of the fun at the annual Harvard Milk Days in Milky Way Park, 6600 Lawrence...
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Weekend picks: Celebrate Throwback Saturday at Duke's AlehouseJun 03, 2017 7:23 am - Throwback fun A recent Throwbacks set at Durty Nellie's started with a vibrant rock vibe. Yet the guitar riffs sounded familiar. Could it be ... Elvis? Yep! The three No...
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Writers' 'Parade' still resonates with tale of bigotry, injusticeJun 03, 2017 1:00 am - The Writers Theatre revival of "Parade," about a Jewish man lynched after he's wrongfully convicted of murdering a 13-year-old girl in 1913 Atlanta, is more than an exqu...