Performing Arts
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Tributes pour in after death of Catlow, Boloney's co-ownerAug 30, 2016 1:00 am - Dozens of flowers sat outside the Catlow Theater and Boloney's Sandwich Shop in downtown Barrington Tuesday in loving tribute to the life of the businesses' co-owner, Ro...
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Theater events: 'Mamma Mia!' opens Paramount's seasonAug 29, 2016 11:00 pm - My my, 'Mamma Mia!' Paramount Theatre opens its season with artistic director Jim Corti's regional premiere of "Mamma Mia!," the jukebox musical set to the music of...
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Chicago actor a self-professed 'Blangel' in 'Kinky Boots' tourAug 28, 2016 7:00 am - Chicago actor Joseph Anthony Byrd credits the drag he wore as flighty houseboy Jacob in “La Cage aux Folles” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire as great preparation...
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Lambs Farm presents Lion KingAug 28, 2016 1:00 am - Lambs Farm's Participants will perform the "Lion King" at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, and 2 p.m. Sunday...
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From suburbs to Chicago storefront stages: Three actors discuss the transitionAug 25, 2016 11:00 pm - A former Yale University a cappella singer in his first leading role, an actress who shares her passion for theater with her twin sister and a former dancer/choreographe...
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Elgin's iFest will have Olympic theme SaturdayAug 25, 2016 6:00 am - This year's iFest in Elgin will have an Olympic theme and - unlike the athletes who vied for gold in Rio this summer - all participating kids will get a medal. The free ...
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Albright Theatre to open season with 'Proof' Sept. 9Aug 24, 2016 11:00 pm - The Albright Theatre Company in Batavia is proud to present "Proof," the 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Auburn. Catherine spent years caring for her now-decea...
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State Street Dance Studio in Geneva marks 15th anniversaryAug 24, 2016 6:00 am - After a challenging first year as the artistic director at State Street Dance Studio, Ashlie Andersen deserved smoother sailing the past seven months. “If only life was ...
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Second City memorializes suburban comedian and teacher Judy FabjanceAug 24, 2016 1:00 am - Hearty laughter mixed with tears Wednesday at a memorial service honoring the late comedian and teacher Judy Fabjance at The Second City. The 41-year-old Mount Prospect...
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See 'Legally Blonde the Musical' this weekend in St. CharlesAug 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Ghostlight Arts Academy in Sugar Grove presents "Legally Blonde the Musical" at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Marquee Youth Stage at the Q...