Performing Arts
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'The Wiz' brings snappy, modern twists to OzJul 14, 2015 11:00 pm - "The Wizard of Oz" is undeniably one of America's most iconic and beloved movies. So familiar, it's the picture of cinematic contentment. As Dorothy says, "There's no p...
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How Gary Sinise became a star and why he helps the troopsJul 14, 2015 6:00 am - Editor's note: The story has been updated to reflect that Gary Sinise's "Forrest Gump" character was a double amputee. The suburban legend goes like this: Gary Sini...
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Chicago theater pioneer dies at 87Jul 14, 2015 1:00 am - Abena Joan P. Brown, co-founder and longtime president of the eta Creative Arts Foundation on Chicago's South Side and a pioneer in and tireless advocate for African Ame...
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Not your typical musical: Elgin Summer Theatre's 'Next to Normal'Jul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - In the seven years since Elgin Summer Theatre began showcasing musicals, it has presented some of the most beloved and familiar musicals of our time, such as "Annie," "G...
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Geneva's Shakespeare in the Park brings 'Twelfth Night' to Island ParkJul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - Confusion, cross dressing, chaos and comedy take center stage at Geneva Shakespeare in the Park on July 18 in The Bard's classic comedy "Twelfth Night." After twins Vio...
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College of Lake County presents 'Working' as summer musicalJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - College of Lake County will present its annual summer musical starting Friday, July 17. "Working," a musical based on the 1974 Pulitzer Prize-winning book by the late S...
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15 finalists named in Suburban Chicago's Got TalentJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - The judges and fans have voted, and 15 musical acts are moving on this week in Suburban Chicago's Got Talent. “I was just blown away by the level of talent we had this ...
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Shakespeare troupe performing 'Twelfth Night' in NapervilleJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - A community theater group plans to transform Naperville's Central Park into an Elizabethan stage Friday night for a performance of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."...
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See Alvin and the Chipmunks in RosemontJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - Young kids who are into Top 40 pop hits won't want to miss "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live on Stage." The touring kid's show features the trio of talking critters singin...
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Darlene Love brings Christmas show to GeneseeJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - Singer Darlene Love, famed for the 1960s hit single "He's a Rebel" and serenading TV talk show host David Letterman for each holiday season since 1986, brings a Christma...