Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Comedian Damien Lemon hits ZaniesMar 03, 2015 12:45 pm - Guy comedy Comedian Damien Lemon has appeared on “Guy Code” and “Guy Court.” Catch him live starting Wednesday at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rose...
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Premieres, national tours make up Broadway in Chicago seasonMar 03, 2015 11:00 am - Broadway in Chicago on Tuesday unveiled its 2015-2016 season, which includes the previously announced pre-Broadway world premiere of “Gotta Dance!” about a senior ci...
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Wheeling expands alcohol sales to Heritage Park pavilionMar 03, 2015 4:30 am - Taking a page from Ravinia, Heritage Park in Wheeling will sell beer and wine at the new performance pavilion, where visitors will bring picnics to concerts and theater ...
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Tena Stivicic's '3 Winters' wins Blackburn PrizeMar 02, 2015 10:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - Tena Stivicic was still buzzing a day after winning the oldest and most prestigious playwriting prize for women with her sweeping play about four generat...
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Budget-friendly fun: Hounds of Finn, Gospel Extravaganza singMar 02, 2015 10:00 pm - Hounds of Finn The Minnesota-based band Hounds of Finn will play folk plus Celtic and Americana music at the Maple Street Chapel, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. $15. (63...
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Chilina Kennedy on finding the 'joy' of Carole King on B'wayMar 02, 2015 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - The last time Broadway theatergoers got to see Chilina Kennedy, she was portraying Mary Magdalene. Now she's returned to play someone much more contemporary -...
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Bryan Cranston becomes a producer of 'Finding Neverland'Mar 02, 2015 5:00 am - NEW YORK — The upcoming Broadway musical “Finding Neverland” has found a new producer to join its ranks — Bryan Cranston. Lead producer Harvey Weinstein said Friday that...
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Jenny McCarthy to appear at St. Charles' Arcada TheatreMar 02, 2015 12:00 am - St. Charles' own Jenny McCarthy will appear at the Arcada Theatre June 13 as part of the comedian and ex-Playmate's national "Dirty, Sexy, Funny Comedy Tour." The 42-yea...
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District 95 student performance:Mar 02, 2015 12:00 am - Lake Zurich Middle School South students will perform an adaptation of "Robin Hood" on Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, at 2 p.m. Nearly 60 students are...
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Ralphie May, Billy Gardell coming to Genesee Theatre in WaukeganMar 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Advance tickets will be available Tuesday for upcoming performances of two big names in comedy who will be coming to the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. ...