Performing Arts
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Leona Lewis puts aside pop world to get her nails in 'Cats'
Jul 29, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - When she was not yet 10, Leona Lewis was taken to see "Cats" in London. It turned out to be theatrical catnip. "It was so magical and it was such a spect...
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Meet the Top 10 Suburban Chicago's Got Talent contestantsJul 29, 2016 5:45 am - Will the fourth time be the charm for Geneva singer San Star Sandberg to win Suburban Chicago's Got Talent? Or will a newcomer band like The Pack Drumline or Skyline Sem...
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4 actors talk about preparing for 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit'
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Eclectic's 'Comedy' at Metropolis needs more intimate settingJul 28, 2016 6:00 am - For a comedy revue, Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Company's “History of Comedy” is a pretty good history lesson. For a history lesson, it's a pretty good comedy revue. ...
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Short & Sweet: Guest critic falls in love with 'Newsies'Jul 28, 2016 12:00 am - Disney's "Newsies" returns to Chicago, this time at Cadillac Palace Theatre, for a two-week run. The Broadway musical won the hearts of many, and pulled in some Tony Awa...
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Janus Theatre revives 'Walkabout: Theater on Your Feet'Jul 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Janus Theatre Company will bring back "Walkabout: Theater on Your Feet" for its eighth season this year when it presents a Shakespeare-inspired lineup. The theme for thi...
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ECC's 'Big Fish' a fitting farewell for retiring musical directorJul 27, 2016 11:00 pm - When John Slawson, professor of music at Elgin Community College, was facing retirement after 30 years at his job, he wanted to produce a musical that would resonate wit...
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Prospect High School student earns honors in, out of schoolJul 27, 2016 7:00 am - Prospect High School senior Rhegan Graham placed third last month in a national speech tournament for her performance in informative speaking, making her one of the high...
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Jonathan Pryce makes 'Merchant of Venice' a family affair
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Shakespeare in the Park presents 'Twelfth Night'Jul 26, 2016 11:00 pm - Fans of The Bard can enjoy one of his comedies performed outdoors by local and professional talent next month when Wheaton Park District and Wheaton College's Arena Thea...