Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Catch 'MadTV' comedian Aries Spears in SchaumburgMay 24, 2017 6:00 am - 'MADtv' man Fans of the former Fox sketch comedy show "MADtv" won't want to miss seeing series regular Aries Spears in one of his upcoming standup sets starting Thursday...
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Theater events: Lifeline re-imagines Shakespeare's lost year in 'Her Majesty's Will'May 24, 2017 6:00 am - Excellent adventure A plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I unites young Will Shakespeare, who's running from the law, and Christopher Marlowe, one of the queen's s...
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Kristin Chenoweth to play the Paramount in AuroraMay 23, 2017 1:36 pm - Tickets go on sale soon to see Kristin Chenoweth ("Wicked," "Glee") at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. The Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress performs a concert billed...
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Kirk Players closes 51st season with 'I Remember Mama'May 21, 2017 11:00 pm - Kirk Players has announced the final show of its 51st season: "I Remember Mama," by John Van Druten, based on Kathryn Forbes' novel, "Mama's Bank Account." The show can ...
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Sunday picks: CSO's John Bruce Yeh plays with Lake Forest SymphonyMay 21, 2017 7:23 am - 'Melancholy' clarinet Clarinetist John Bruce Yeh of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is the guest soloist with the Lake Forest Symphony. The concert features James Stephen...
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Weekend picks: 'Cinderella' dances onto North Central College stageMay 20, 2017 7:23 am - Fitting slipper A&A Ballet presents its debut production of "Cinderella" for three performances starting Saturday at two locations: first at North Central College's Pfei...
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Repeats, new acts signing up for Suburban Chicago's Got TalentMay 20, 2017 1:00 am - When registration opened earlier this month for the sixth year of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent, Garrett Ryan immediately signed up for one of the 70 private audition sp...
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Weekend picks: Satisfy your cravings at Chocolate FestMay 19, 2017 6:00 am - Tasty treats The Long Grove Chocolate Festival returns with a special scavenger hunt, music and lots of sweet snacks this weekend in downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsMay 19, 2017 1:00 am - A celebration of all things chocolate in Long Grove, a free museum day in Elmhurst and a new outdoor art exhibit in Lisle are among your weekend options in the suburbs. ...
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Musical 'Shrew,' werewolf thriller part of First Folio's 2017-18 seasonMay 18, 2017 1:00 am - From forbidden love to potentially deadly liaisons, troubled romances run through the four plays of First Folio Theatre's 2017-18 season, announced Thursday. The first t...