Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Joel McHale, Chicago Golf ShowFeb 24, 2016 4:30 am - 'Community' comedian Catch up with Joel McHale, the former host of “The Soup” on E! and star of NBC's “Community,” when he performs a standup comedy set tonight at the G...
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Metropolis' comic '39 Steps' shows promise, but needs polishFeb 24, 2016 4:00 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has just about everything it needs for a successful revival of the farcical thriller “The 39 Steps,” a celebration and sendup of myster...
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'Phantom' returning to ChicagoFeb 24, 2016 12:00 am - Good news "Phantom" fans, the beloved musical is returning to Chicago. Producer Cameron Mackintosh's touring production of "The Phantom of the Opera," which last playe...
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Jacobs' 'Joseph' promises to be high-energy, colorful showFeb 23, 2016 10:00 pm - Jacobs High School performing arts students are bringing a colorful story to the stage this weekend. One of the most enduring shows of all time, "Joseph and the Technic...
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Aurora's Paramount hires director of new worksFeb 23, 2016 1:00 pm - Aurora's Paramount Theatre announced Tuesday director/choreographer Amber Mak will be its first new works development director. The latest example of Paramount flexing ...
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Big stars to come out to honor off-Broadway Vineyard Theatre
Feb 23, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Vineyard Theatre's annual gala will have a starry lineup including Sally Field, Santino Fontana, Ann Harada, Bill Irwin, John Kander, Bill Pullman, M...
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Vero Voce Theater opens 'Annie Jr.' this weekendFeb 22, 2016 10:00 pm - Vero Voce Theater will present "Annie Jr." directed by artistic director David M. Rodriguez, with vocal direction by Dawn Harkins, Vero Voce co-owner and choreography by...
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UAC Theatre to host 'Wild Party' at PhoenixFeb 22, 2016 10:00 pm - Up and Coming Theatre Company is celebrating its recent BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards by throwing a party at Phoenix Bar & Nightclub in Elk Grove Village. In the wake of ...
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'Beautiful' set to return to Chicago next yearFeb 22, 2016 10:00 pm - "Beautiful - The Carole King Musical" will return to the city next year for a limited run, Broadway in Chicago announced Tuesday, just two days after the tour of the sho...
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Westminster Christian to put on 'Our Town' March 4-5Feb 22, 2016 10:00 pm - Westminster Christian School will present "Our Town" at 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the school, 2700 W. Highland Ave. in Elgin. "Our ...