Performing Arts
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Doug Peck shows off musical prowess with Goodman's 'Wonderful Town'Oct 07, 2016 6:00 am - Doug Peck always knew he would make music his career. He was destined for it the first time he sat down at his grandmother's piano. The question was: What kind of music...
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Appealing leads, able chorus animate Metropolis' 'Young Frankenstein'Oct 07, 2016 6:00 am - What Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's enthusiastic revival of Mel Brooks' “Young Frankenstein” lacks in scenic design, its plucky chorus and likable leading man make ...
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Kirk Players celebrates 50th seasonOct 06, 2016 11:00 pm - Kirk Players celebrated the close of its 50th season at Dover Straits Sept. 10 with an anniversary cake provided by Taste of Paris, the attendance of Mundelein Mayor Ste...
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Review: 'Holiday Inn' is a tuneful, toe-tapping confection
Oct 06, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Tap dance into yesteryear with the romantic sensibility of Irving Berlin in the lively new show "Holiday Inn - The New Irving Berlin Musical." It's a sta...
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Scaring up fun: 5 ideas for the weekendOct 06, 2016 1:00 am - Cheering on the Cubs might be top of mind for championship-starved fans, but heading to Wrigley or hunkering down in front of your TV aren't the only options this weeken...
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Theater events: Light Opera Works salutes Jule StyneOct 05, 2016 6:00 am - Jule Styne retrospective Light Opera Works celebrates composer Jule Styne ("Gypsy," "Funny Girl," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes") with a revue titled "Let Me Entertain ...
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Variety show at Mundelein High on Oct. 13Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - Mundelein High School's annual variety show is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the school auditorium, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Singers, dancers, bands and mar...
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New Lyric 'Rheingold' filled with imaginative flourishesOct 04, 2016 5:30 am - The Lyric Opera of Chicago opened its 62nd season Saturday with a new production of “Das Rheingold.” But it's essentially a preview. “Das Rheingold” is the first of fou...
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Vero Voce opens 'Columbinus' this weekendOct 03, 2016 11:00 pm - Vero Voce Theatre presents the drama "Columbinus" by the United States Theatre Project at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 7-16, at the theater,...
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Chorus seeks male singers for holiday concertOct 03, 2016 11:00 pm - Men of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to participate in the Chorus of DuPage Holiday Concert. The Chorus of DuPage is a men's barbershop chorus that has been pe...