Performing Arts
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'Dancing With the Stars' premiere: Ranking the contestants from best to worstSep 18, 2017 11:00 pm - On Monday night, ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" kicked off its 25th season with 13 new celebrity competitors; lots of sparkly costumes; and a few gimmicks, including a m...
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Arcada Theatre manager: City needs to help fix venue or it will close Dec. 31Sep 18, 2017 1:00 am - When Donnie Wahlberg brought the New Kids on the Block and his “Go Home with Donnie” sweepstakes concert to the Arcada Theatre in June 2016, it displayed the venue's val...
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'SNL' alum Jim Breuer to perform at Waukegan's Genesee TheatreSep 18, 2017 1:00 am - Comedian Jim Breuer ("Saturday Night Live," "Kevin Can Wait") is headed to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan for a standup show at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15. Tickets are $23...
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Elgin Theatre Co. to hold auditions for holiday radio showSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - The Elgin Theatre Company is pleased to announce auditions for its fall production of "An Elgin Old Tyme Holiday Radio Show." This is the first production of ETC's 2017-...
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Stageworks to hold auditions for Christmas pageant musicalSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - Stageworks will hold auditions for the multigenerational production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - the Musical." All ages are encouraged to join the cast, ages 4 ...
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Kaneland Arts Initiative to partner with Chicago author for Haunting eventSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - The Kaneland Arts Initiative is partnering with Chicago author Lindsay Currie who has written "The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street." This middle school grade book is a...
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Elgin-based Independent Players opens 40th season with 'Our Town'Sep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - According to Don Haefliger, artistic director of Elgin-based Independent Players, Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" has been on the company's "to do" list for years. The com...
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Sunday picks: Walk with the animals at pet show in LibertyvilleSep 17, 2017 7:23 am - Animal house Learn about animal adoptions and see the latest products for your cherished furry and feathered ones at the Chicago Pet Show this weekend at the Libertyvill...
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Weekend picks: David Koechner brings 'Chaos!' to MetropolisSep 16, 2017 7:23 am - 'Anchorman' man Get ready to laugh when actor/comedian David Koechner ("Anchorman," "Superior Donuts") performs his comedy show "Symphony of Chaos!" on Saturday at the M...
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Weekend picks: Put a little Motown in your day with Smokey RobinsonSep 15, 2017 6:00 am - Motown legend Revere the amazing talent of singer/songwriter/producer Smokey Robinson when the Motown legend performs in concert at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Ro...