Performing Arts
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Theater events: Chicago Shakespeare stages 'Tug of War' sequelSep 23, 2016 1:00 am - 'Civil Strife' commences Having fought wars overseas, the houses of York and Lancaster return home where members battle each other for England's throne in "Civil St...
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Doughnuts and DeWyze: 5 ideas for the weekendSep 23, 2016 1:00 am - The first official weekend of fall offers lots of fests and other fun. So catch Lee DeWyze at Arlington International Racecourse, take in a comic musical or snack your w...
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'Smilin' Saturday Stories'Sep 22, 2016 1:00 am - Improv Playhouse Theater Productions continues its family series with "Smilin' Saturday Stories" on Saturdays at the black box theater in the Round Lake Beach Cultural &...
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'Cheers' stage show a pale facsimile of beloved sitcomSep 22, 2016 1:00 am - "Cheers Live on Stage" is a puzzlement. Why would audiences shell out big bucks to see actors imitating beloved characters who can easily be seen on TV at home? After al...
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'Hamilton' extends Chicago stay; tickets on sale Sept. 27Sep 21, 2016 11:00 pm - The "Hamilton" ticket scramble recommences at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, when a new block of tickets goes on sale for the Chicago production. Days before previews begin ...
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Cast, score standouts in Goodman's 'Wonderful Town'Sep 21, 2016 1:00 pm - YouTube Jaunty and effervescent, Leonard Bernstein's score crosses genres, incorporating swing, Broadway and modern classical along with Irish and Latin music. The compo...
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Heineman students put on 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.'Sep 20, 2016 11:00 pm - Eighty-eight Heineman Middle School students will appear in the school's production of "Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr." on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, a...
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Steel Beam presents 'Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)'Sep 20, 2016 11:00 pm - Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death with a rollicking good time in Steel Beam Theatre's "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)." Perfor...
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'Cheers Live' ready to serve Chicago a taste of comic nostalgiaSep 20, 2016 6:00 am - Missing Norm? Sam? Diane? If reruns from TV's “Cheers” have you longing for a place where everybody knows your name, the characters - though not the original actors - ar...
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Des Plaines apartment building plan moving alongSep 20, 2016 5:30 am - Des Plaines aldermen Monday night seemed favorable to plans for a 7-story, 113-unit downtown apartment building on the former Sim's Bowl site - as long as it has enough ...