Performing Arts
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Sunday picks: See 'Groundhog Day' in WoodstockFeb 01, 2015 5:00 am - 'Groundhog Day' Watch the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, at the Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., in downtown Woodstock. The sc...
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Weekend picks: Giordano Dance premieres 'Shirt'Jan 31, 2015 5:00 am - Made in Chicago The Windy City's own internationally famous Giordano Dance Chicago performs a repertory concert featuring the world premiere of Ray Mercer's “Shirt ...
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Geneva, Neuqua Valley tops in dance championshipJan 31, 2015 12:00 am - Suburban teams led the way Saturday at the finals of the Illinois High School Association's competitive dance tournament, claiming the top three places in the Class 2A a...
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Theater events: 'Frindle' returns to the MetropolisJan 30, 2015 6:00 am - Exploring ‘Allegro' The Music Theatre Company and The Ravinia Festival showcase scenes and songs from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's rarely produced “Alleg...
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Weekend picks: Uncle Lar plays Zanies RosemontJan 30, 2015 5:00 am - Cry Uncle Chicago-area comedian Larry Reeb, informally known as “Uncle Lar,” sarcastically expounds on all kinds of controversial topics this weekend at Zanies at M...
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Fox Valley Rep's comic murder musical a true 'Treat'Jan 30, 2015 5:00 am - Watching Fox Valley Repertory's new production of "No Way to Treat a Lady" is like uncovering a small, forgotten gem. Though not without some imperfections, this musical...
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Entertainment venues side with Rosemont on not releasing show recordsJan 30, 2015 4:00 am - Does a publicly owned entertainment venue have to disclose financial information contained in its contracts with performers, including incentives that may have helped lu...
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Dance teams compete in state championship preliminariesJan 30, 2015 12:01 am - Ninety dance squads entered the Illinois High School Association state meet on Friday - and 30 remain. The finals will be Saturday at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomingt...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsJan 30, 2015 12:00 am - Super Bowl parties don't have to be the only fun this weekend. The suburbs offer plenty more options — from a comedy on stage in Oak Brook to a weekend of Groundhog Day ...
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Theater prize inspired by Philip Seymour Hoffman gears upJan 29, 2015 10:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - A new theater prize inspired by Philip Seymour Hoffman has been launched, seeking play submissions that "exhibit fearlessness." The Relentless Award, the...