Performing Arts
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Glen Ellyn History Center event to explore ‘City of Big Songs’Jul 31, 2024 6:51 am - Historian and musician Clarence Goodman will return to the Glen Ellyn History Center next week to deliver a multimedia performance about the songs inspired by the city of Chicago.
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Spotlight: Music Theater Works revives Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Carousel’Jul 30, 2024 11:31 am - Williams Street Repertory’s revival of the comedy “An Act of God” and Music Theater Works’ production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “Carousel” open this week in the suburbs.
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Best Bets: Destination Asia Fest, The World’s Fair of Money, Brian ReganJul 30, 2024 11:31 am - Morton Arboretum invites visitors to discover Asia’s diverse cultures during Destination Asia Festival, comedian Brian Regan headlines the Des Plaines Theatre and The World’s Fair of Money opens Tuesday at Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
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Wheaton Municipal Band celebrates conductor’s 45th yearJul 25, 2024 2:11 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band will honor conductor Bruce Moss and his 45th season at the helm of the ensemble with a pair of special concerts.
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Fantastic ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ inaugurates new Stolp Island TheatreJul 24, 2024 5:26 pm - An intimate and still rollicking revival of “Million Dollar Quartet” settles in for a long run at Aurora’s new Stolp Island Theatre.
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Best Bets: Classic crooner Barry Manilow, classic rocker John Fogerty headline suburban showsJul 24, 2024 9:26 am - Barry Manilow brings his farewell tour to the Allstate Arena, rocker John Fogerty headlines RiverEdge Park, and classic car lovers can celebrate Christmas in July at the Volo Auto Museum.
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Broadway-style, animal-free Venardos Circus to perform in LisleJul 23, 2024 3:53 pm - The Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style, animal-free circus, will soon be setting up the big top for shows in Lisle.
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Spotlight: See Shakespeare as originally performed during Elgin’s Unrehearsed Shakespeare FestivalJul 23, 2024 8:45 am - Experience Shakespeare’s plays as his acting company originally performed them this weekend during Elgin’s Unrehearsed Shakespeare Festival.
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Noteworthy performances propel Northlight’s ‘2 Pianos, 4 Hands’Jul 19, 2024 8:19 am - Northlight Theatre concludes its season on a high note, with a musically dazzling revival of the play-with-music “2 Pianos, 4 Hands.”
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Hot ticket: Metropolis’ rafter-rattling ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ worth every pennyJul 17, 2024 2:52 pm - Music and theater fans who are considering attending Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s marvelous “Million Dollar Quartet”: Get your tickets now before it’s too late.