Performing Arts
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At age 12, a second Broadway role awaits in 'Fun Home'
Oct 06, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Taking over a big Broadway role? No problem. Replacing a Tony Award nominee? Sure. Doing both while not yet a teenager? No sweat - if you're Gabriella Pi...
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Kate Shindle, the young head of Actors' Equity, reaches out
Oct 06, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - One of the most powerful people on Broadway has a corner office with a stunning view of Times Square. But there's a catch: The salary is lousy. Kate Shin...
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DeYoung to bring 'Music of Styx' tour to GeneseeOct 06, 2015 1:00 am - Step back in time as Styx founding member and lead vocalist Dennis DeYoung sings many of the groups's greatest hits, such as "Lady" and "Come Sail Away," at 8 p.m. Satur...
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Naperville auditions for 'Mary Poppins'Oct 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Children and adults are invited to audition this month for Magical Starlight Theatre's production of "Mary Poppins." Auditions will be Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and ...
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Theater gossip Michael Riedel writes a history of Broadway
Oct 05, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - When you read New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel, there's no mistaking whom the writer is. He's snarky and skewering and gleeful. That makes ...
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Steven Van Zandt, Paul Shaffer sign on to Bert Berns show
Oct 05, 2015 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A musical celebrating the little-know songwriter Bert Berns has gotten some help from some serious musicians - Steven Van Zandt and Paul Shaffer. The E S...
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New countywide arts council coming to DuPageOct 05, 2015 5:45 am - Among first goals of Arts DuPage is to generate a list of resources
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Cirque Zuma Zuma coming to Glen EllynOct 05, 2015 1:00 am - Cirque Zuma Zuma, known as the "ultimate African circus," comes to Glen Ellyn this weekend. The 90-minute show combines the mysticism of Africa with the excitement of a ...
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Aurora's Paramount earns 5 Jeffs in first year of eligibilityOct 05, 2015 1:00 am - Equity newcomer Paramount Theatre in Aurora received a total of five 2015 Joseph Jefferson Awards, including three for its stellar revival of "Les Miserables," at the 47...
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Village Theatre Guild presents 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"Oct 05, 2015 1:00 am - "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," a comedic musical poking fun at dating and relationships, will be presented this fall by Village Theatre Guild. By playwright ...