Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Catch TV funnyman Mike Lawrence in RosemontFeb 18, 2017 5:45 am - Write to laugh Mike Lawrence has made a name for himself doing standup comedy and writing for TV shows like “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Black and White” and “The Jim Gaffigan...
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Midwest travel: See experimental artists take chances at Chicago's OnEdge seriesFeb 18, 2017 5:15 am - Chicago Edgy stuff Snag the opportunity to witness free experimental solo performances, live music, spectacles and dance by national and international artists and compan...
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Constable: Suburban musician, piano-tuner wins GrammyFeb 18, 2017 12:00 am - Years of piano lessons as a kid growing up in Island Lake taught Matt Ponio that he didn't yearn to make a living playing Beethoven concertos. So he turned his ability w...
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Weekend picks: Treat your ears to Mavis Staples at Symphony CenterFeb 17, 2017 5:00 am - Legendary Staples at Symphony Center Chicago treasure Mavis Staples is a slow-burning highlight on our music scene - her gospel roots informing her rhythm and blues pers...
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Show choirs to compete in Naperville North's Clash of the SequinsFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - High heels and sequined gowns at the ready, Akira Kennedy is eager to join her fellow show choir members in a friendly battle. About 16 show choir groups from throughout...
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Hoffman Estates to stage 'High School Musical'Feb 16, 2017 10:00 pm - It was definitely a happy ending to the long hours of practices and preparations of the students and staff who worked on stage or behind the scenes of Hoffman Estates Hi...
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Constable: How NEA cut would hurt arts in suburbsFeb 16, 2017 4:10 am - By Burt Constable bconstable@dailyherald.com It's too early to say if the cost of protecting the president's properties in Florida and New York will eclipse the annual b...
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New theater company debuts with 'Hairspray'Feb 16, 2017 12:00 am - A plus-sized teen is determined to fulfill her show business dream in "Hairspray," the winner of eight Tony Awards. A concert version of the hit Broadway musical will b...
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Weekend picks: Battle of the sexes takes spotlight with 'Mars'Feb 15, 2017 5:00 am - Planetary genders? Laugh at the battle of the sexes when "Men are from Mars - Women are from Venus Live!" returns for another run starting Tuesday at the Broadway Playho...
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Steppenwolf's 'Straight White Men' confronts privilege, but feels slightFeb 15, 2017 5:00 am - “Write about what you know,” young writers are told. It's typically sound advice. Yet playwright Young Jean Lee takes the opposite approach. “When starting a play, I ask...