Performing Arts
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Chicago actor makes touring debut as title understudy in 'Phantom of the Opera'Dec 13, 2016 10:00 am - When Chicago actor Travis Taylor was cast in his first national touring job in “The Phantom of the Opera,” he never suspected that he would also be sharing roles played ...
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Frankie Valli not crying as 'Jersey Boys' prepares to close
Dec 13, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - The guy who gave us the song "Big Girls Don't Cry" isn't tearing up over the imminent closing of the Broadway show about his life, "Jersey Boys." "I'm not sa...
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Theater events: Improv Playhouse remounts 'It's a Wonderful Life'Dec 13, 2016 5:00 am - 'Wonderful Life' Improv Playhouse remounts its radio adaptation of "It's a Wonderful Life," Frank Capra's 1946 holiday classic about everyman George Bailey who glimpses ...
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How 'Hamilton' finds success with teen audienceDec 13, 2016 5:00 am - It's not easy getting someone my age excited about a Broadway-style production. With rare exceptions, the music and storylines of most such shows aren't exactly aimed a...
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Alma Dance School to put on 'Nutcracker' this weekendDec 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Alma Dance School, a Cuban-method ballet school in Wheaton, will be performing a holiday tradition, "The Nutcracker" ballet. The performances will be at 7 p.m. Saturday...
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Audition for Improv Playhouse's 'Bring It On'Dec 11, 2016 10:00 pm - Seventh through 12th grade musical theater students are invited to schedule auditions for Improv Playhouse Elite's production of "Bring It On the Musical." Intermediate ...
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Playhouse 38 puts on 'Elf Jr. The Musical' this weekendDec 11, 2016 10:00 pm - Playhouse 38 continues its production of "Elf Jr. The Musical" at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the theater, 321...
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Sunday picks: TV's Adam Ferrara plays Schaumburg's ImprovDec 11, 2016 6:20 am - Ready to drive Fans of TV shows "Rescue Me" and "Top Gear USA" won't want to miss seeing star Adam Ferrara at the Improv Comedy Showcase, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item...
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Lake Zurich High in statewide theater festDec 11, 2016 12:00 am - Lake Zurich High School's fall production of "Love/Sick" will be part of a statewide theater festival in January. Drama department officials announced "Love/Sick" was s...
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Deborah Cox says Whitney Houston role is 'in good hands'