Performing Arts
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Craig Ferguson to bring tour to Joliet, WaukeganDec 15, 2014 12:01 am - Scottish-American comedian Craig Ferguson ("The Late Late Show," "Celebrity Name Game") brings his "Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking the Earth" to the Rialto Square Theatre in...
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Des Plaines school's 'Mulan' production a learning experienceDec 14, 2014 10:00 pm - This December, students from Friendship Junior High School in Des Plaines brought the 1998 Disney classic "Mulan" to their performance stage. "Mulan" is the story of a y...
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Broadway star heads to Chicago as touring 'Cinderella'Dec 14, 2014 5:45 am - The actress playing Cinderella on tour has something much more precious than a pair of sparkly slippers waiting backstage. She's got a bouncing baby boy. Paige Faure, a ...
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Sunday picks: Gabriel Iglesias promotes 'Unity Through Laughter'Dec 14, 2014 5:00 am - Fun with 'Fluffy' Comedian Gabriel Iglesias heads to the Rosemont Theatre for four performances of his “Unity Through Laughter World Tour,” starting Thursday at 540...
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Auditions for 'Meet Me in St. Louis' in AntiochDec 14, 2014 12:01 am - The PM&L Theatre, 877 N. Main St., Antioch will hold auditions for the musical "Meet Me in St. Louis" at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16. Those interested in...
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Weekend picks: Rosemont hosts Italian singer Andrea BocelliDec 13, 2014 5:00 am - Opera crossover Italian singer Andrea Bocelli returns to Rosemont for another concert tour accompanied by the Bella Musica Orchestra with guest artists Heather Head...
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Theater events: Shift perspectives with 'Marley's Christmas Carol'Dec 12, 2014 4:30 am - Marley's tale Steel Beam Theatre presents Tom Mula's “Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol,” an examination of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption and reconciliation from the p...
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Weekend picks: Rob Schneider brings comedy to SchaumburgDec 12, 2014 1:00 am - Schneider in Schaumburg Catch comedian Rob Schneider (“Deuce Bigalow,” “The Hot Chick”) returning to standup this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield...
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Prospect stages 'Air Guitar High' this weekendDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - Prospect High School is presenting its winter play, "Air Guitar High," this week on the school's main stage at 801 W. Kensington Road in Mount Prospect. Dozens of studen...
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Des Plaines dance troupe performs Friday, SaturdayDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - Artistry in Motion, the resident dance company of the Des Plaines Park District, will present the Winter Spectacular 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, D...