Performing Arts
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Steel Beam, Janus join forces for slapstick Shakespeare showNov 01, 2016 11:00 pm - The Janus Theatre of Elgin and The Steel Beam of St. Charles are collaborating for the first time to present “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)” by Adam Long,...
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'Fun Home' tour brings Des Plaines actress back to Chicago stageNov 01, 2016 6:00 am - Des Plaines actress Susan Moniz jokes that she and co-star Robert Petkoff seem “destined” to play dysfunctional spouses. They did so in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 20...
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'Newsies,' 'Bridges of Madison County' part of Marriott's 2017 seasonNov 01, 2016 1:00 am - For its 2017 season, Marriott Theatre delivers musicals never before produced on its Lincolnshire stage, including three regional premieres. Moreover, all five productio...
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Antioch theater auditioning for "As You Like It"Nov 01, 2016 1:00 am - PML Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch, will hold auditions for William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. The production i...
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Rosary High School presents 'Into the Woods'Oct 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Enjoy a modern twist on classic fairy tales as Rosary High School presents "Into the Woods" Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 3-6 at Rosary's McEnroe Auditorium, 901 N. Edge...
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Strong, Southern women shine in ECC's 'Steel Magnolias'Oct 31, 2016 11:00 pm - When it was time to choose the fall play at Elgin Community College, director Susan A. Robinson decided on a comical yet moving production audiences would recognize by i...
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Jennifer Holliday enjoys 'a new lease on life' on Broadway
Oct 31, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - At the Broadway musical "The Color Purple," you can see a powerful tale of redemption and empowerment. That's not just the show - it's also the story of ...
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Review: NYC revival of 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' crackles
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Ringling Bros. adds more wow factor to new show coming to AllstateOct 30, 2016 7:00 am - With the help of special effects and even an ice rink, the new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will whisk audiences away to another galaxy. See for yourself wh...
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Libertyville High to present 'In the Heights'Oct 30, 2016 1:00 am - Libertyville High School will present the musical "In the Heights," Nov. 5-7 in the school auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. each day. The play was wr...