Performing Arts
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Leona Lewis will lead the new cast of 'Cats' on Broadway
May 26, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - British singer Leona Lewis will play the ragged and lonely star Grizabella in the Broadway revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Cats." The former ...
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Metropolis' 'Rent' at its best showcasing its ensembleMay 26, 2016 6:00 am - For years, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre played it safe, staging mild dramas and innocuous pop-centered musical revues as part of its main stage season. But this sea...
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Theater events: Metcalf, Stewart help inaugurate new Steppenwolf spaceMay 26, 2016 6:00 am - On stage at 1700 Steppenwolf Theatre's ongoing inauguration of its new black-box performance space continues with a production of "Voice Lessons," Justin Tanner's s...
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Mundelein merges groups to form new arts commissionMay 26, 2016 1:00 am - A new group will oversee Mundelein's public arts projects and promote the arts in town. The village board formally created the Mundelein Arts Commission Monday by mergin...
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'The Music Man' brings classic story and songs to BataviaMay 25, 2016 1:00 pm - "The Music Man" is coming to Batavia to entertain audience members of all ages. The show, put on by Spotlight Youth Theater Aurora, features a cast of 101. Performances ...
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Review: Prepare to tumble for Cirque du Soleil's 'Paramour'
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Weekend picks: Comedian Quinn Dahle plays ZaniesMay 25, 2016 5:00 am - Mighty Quinn Catch up with Quinn Dahle, a standup comedian previously seen on TV on “The Tonight Show” and the Comedy Central network. Dahle performs a series of shows s...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda's new honor is as sweet at dessert
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David Mamet, David Yazbek premieres set for Atlantic Co.
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Kirk Players closes its 50th season with 'Seussical the Musical Jr.'May 23, 2016 1:00 am - Kirk Players will present the popular children's story-musical "Seussical the Musical Jr." as the final show of its 50th season. The show will open at 7 p.m. Friday, J...