Performing Arts
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Broadway vet excited to bring 'Hamilton' to ChicagoSep 11, 2016 7:20 am - Almost two years ago, Miguel Cervantes heard some buzz about a new musical based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, the nation's first treasury secretary and one of its ...
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Sunday picks: Celebrate Mexico's heritage at Fiestas PatriasSep 11, 2016 7:12 am - Mexican heritage Celebrate the rich heritage of Mexico's different regions with food, music and more at the Fiestas Patrias this weekend at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadw...
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'Hamilton' dominates, but there's more to see on stage this fallSep 11, 2016 7:00 am - The arrival of “Hamilton” in Chicago is by far the biggest theatrical event of the season. But it's certainly not the only production worth seeing this fall. If you coul...
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Weekend picks: Celebrate 50 years of 'Star Trek' in RosemontSep 10, 2016 7:12 am - Half-century 'Trek' Pay homage to the legacy of Gene Roddenberry's legendary TV series "Star Trek" as it hits the half-century mark by attending the special "50 Year Mis...
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Weekend picks: Jake and Elwood on a mission to MetropolisSep 09, 2016 6:12 am - On a mission Relive the music and humor of Jake and Elwood singing the praises of Chicago in "The Official Blues Brothers Revue" tonight at the Metropolis Performing Art...
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Des Plaines, Rivers Casino, Onesti have plan to revive downtown theaterSep 08, 2016 5:00 am - Des Plaines officials revealed a plan Wednesday to acquire and renovate the dormant Des Plaines Theatre with partial financial backing from Rivers Casino, then hire note...
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Lyric Opera star Johan Botha dies at age 51Sep 08, 2016 1:00 am - Tenor Johan Botha, whose light but muscular voice dazzled audiences at the world's top operatic stages in a wide range of roles, died Thursday in Vienna. He was 51. Wher...
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'Dinner' time: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble returns to McAninchSep 07, 2016 12:00 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble is back — just as its ensemble members intended and its loyal patrons hoped. After a two-year hiatus, the equity theater company returns Friday ...
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Weekend picks: Monty Franklin brings Aussie laughs to SchaumburgSep 07, 2016 6:12 am - Aussie! Oi! If you like Australian comedian Monty Franklin from his TV appearances on "Real Rob" and "New Girl," then don't miss him doing standup live at the Improv Com...
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Theater events: 200 performance artists populate Elgin Fringe FestSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - Elgin Fringe 2016 The Elgin Fringe Festival showcasing music, dance, theater and visual arts returns for the third year. More than 200 artists stage more than 120 perfor...