Performing Arts
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A dozen last-minute ideas for Valentine's Day eventsFeb 10, 2016 10:00 am - Valentine's Day - a holiday with so much expectation, promise and possibility. It's nearly here, and if you didn't plan ahead, you're probably in panic mode. No worries....
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New adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' heads to Broadway
Feb 10, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Harper Lee's classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" - and its now-somewhat sullied hero Atticus Finch - are heading to Broadway in a new adaptation writte...
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Libertyville High readies 'Witness for the Prosecution'Feb 10, 2016 12:00 am - The Libertyville High School Fine and Performing Arts Department held a dress rehearsal Wednesday for its production of "Witness for the Prosecution" by Agatha Christie....
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Love to the Power of 4 blows Valentine hearts awayFeb 09, 2016 10:00 pm - Steel Beam Theatre, the award-winning professional theater in St. Charles, presents the original musical revue, "LOVE 4," conceived and directed by Douglas Orlyk. This ...
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Music notes: Ship Captain Crew polishes up pop punk at Cubby BearFeb 09, 2016 12:00 pm - A well-steered Ship With five years playing together, Tinley Park's Ship Captain Crew hits the well-established tenets of pop punk with some spit and polish for a more r...
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Stage version of 'Frozen' to be directed by Broadway veteran
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Nat Wolff turns to the dark side in 'Buried Child'
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Theater events: Clockwise honors Waukegan's favorite son in 'Mr. Benny'Feb 09, 2016 4:57 am - Newell as Jack Benny Tim Newell stars as comedian and radio/TV host Jack Benny in "Mr. Benny," a one-man tribute by Mark Humphrey to Waukegan's favorite son. Artist...
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Vernon Hills students rehearse 'Twelve Angry Jurors'Feb 09, 2016 12:00 am - The Vernon Hills High School Backlight Theatre Company held a dress rehearsal Tuesday of "Twelve Angry Jurors." In the play, a 19-year-old man has just stood trial for ...
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Fluffy fun? Gabriel Iglesias tours to AllstateFeb 09, 2016 12:00 am - Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is taking his standup act on tour to stadiums, including a stop at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Tickets for his 8 p.m. show on Friday, May ...