Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: 'Idol' Scotty McCreery steals the spotlight at GeneseeMay 10, 2017 6:00 am - Idol music Get a dose of country and pop when former "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery shares a concert bill with Jamie Lynn Spears at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. G...
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St. Francis de Sales staging "The Lion King Jr."May 10, 2017 1:00 am - Students at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Lake Zurich will present "The Lion King Jr." at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12 ,and Saturday, May 13. Director Kathy Butler a...
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Fogerty to perform at RiverEdge Park in AuroraMay 10, 2017 1:00 am - John Fogerty, the famed singer-songwriter and guitarist with Creedence Clearwater Revival, performs at RiverEdge Park in Aurora at 8 p.m. Friday, July 14. Tickets are $...
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Goodman's 'Objects in the Mirror' a powerful examination of identityMay 09, 2017 11:00 pm - If his breakout performance in Goodman Theatre's “Objects in the Mirror” is any indication, Daniel Kyri is about to become very busy. His achingly authentic portrayal of...
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Encore Theatre Productions to hold auditions for 'Putnam County Spelling Bee'May 09, 2017 11:00 pm - Encore Theatre Productions, Elgin's newest theater company, will hold auditions for its second production, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Auditions will ...
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Theater events: Genesis Theatricals examines life of Marie Curie in 'The Radiant'May 08, 2017 11:00 pm - 'The Radiant' Shirley Lauro examines the personal life of acclaimed scientist Madame Marie Curie in her 2011 bio-drama "The Radiant." Genesis Theatrical Productions show...
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Ravinia Festival 2017 season on saleMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - Tickets for the 2017 Ravinia Festival season go on sale at 5 a.m. Tuesday. There are 59 artists making their festival debut this summer, including Common (June 24), Andr...
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Hello Broadway puts on 'Charlotte's Web' this weekendMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Hello Broadway Theatre Company will present its spring play, "Charlotte's Web," May 13-14. Performances will be 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran...
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Riverfront Playhouse brings 'Bus Stop' to stageMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - The Riverfront Playhouse presents the romantic comedy "Bus Stop" by William Inge at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, May 5 to June 10, at 11-13 Water Street Mall in Aurora....
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Deerfield's Sammy Ferber grew up with 'Rent'; returns with its 20th anniversary tourMay 07, 2017 7:00 am - The Broadway smash “Rent” has played a significant part in the acting career of Deerfield native Sammy Ferber. Both he and the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning roc...