Performing Arts
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Bookends Theater to present '25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee'Apr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - On May 20-22, Bookends Theater will present "The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee" musical at St. John's United Church of Christ-Harmony, 11821 E. Grant Hwy., Hamp...
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Murder, mystery and mayhem: Batavia High School to present 'Lucky Stiff'Apr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Batavia High School will bring an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery to the stage this weekend with its performances of "Lucky Stiff," directed by Dominic A. Cattero. Sho...
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Brian Stokes Mitchell returns to Broadway in 'magical' show
Apr 25, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Brian Stokes Mitchell jokingly sings a bluesy rendition of "Stairway to Heaven" by the time he reaches his dressing room on the fourth steep floor of the...
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Review: Broadway's 'Fully Committed' a cacophony of voices
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'New' Metropolis is doing just fineApr 25, 2016 5:00 am - Kudos to Metropolis! I have connected with the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre numerous times in recent months, with very positive results. The staff under their new l...
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West Aurora Theatre Troupe 2013 to put on 'Jekyll and Hyde' April 28-30Apr 24, 2016 11:00 pm - West Aurora Theatre Troupe 2013 presents their spring musical, "Jekyll and Hyde" by Leslie Bricusse at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, to Saturday, April 30, in the West Auro...
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Moving Picture: Elgin costume designer helps directors bring visions to lifeApr 24, 2016 7:30 am - As a stay-at-home mom raising four children, Fran Mitchell of Elgin never dreamed that someday she would end up as a costume designer. Mitchell, who learned to sew from...
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Sunday picks: Bill Bellamy, 'A Tribute to Julie Andrews'Apr 24, 2016 7:15 am - Still standing Catch up with comedian Bill Bellamy ("Hot in Cleveland," "Last Comic Standing") when he performs standup sets at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfi...
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Review: Broadway's 'Waitress' has the recipe for success
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Midwest travel: Chicago Improv Fest roars into the city, SchaumburgApr 23, 2016 7:19 am - Chicago Play with this You are living in the improv capital of the world, and if you'd like to see tomorrow's "Saturday Night Live" stars, get to the 19th Chicago Improv...