Performing Arts
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Underdog 'Newsies' musical dances its way to ChicagoDec 07, 2014 6:00 am - Like a certain storybook train engine, the hit 2012 Disney Broadway musical "Newsies" is in many ways "the little show that could." At least that's how the national tour...
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Keep the family entertained this winterDec 07, 2014 4:00 am - Looking to keep the kids busy during winter break? Trying to plan something fun to get you in the mood for the holidays? The area offers plenty of holiday events, includ...
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Sunday picks: David Alan Grier plays SchaumburgDec 06, 2014 4:00 am - Bark central Cheer on your favorite dog breeds as they compete at the 107th Skokie Valley Kennel Club Dog Show and Expo this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Conve...
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Weekend picks: Jamie and Adam bust myths liveDec 06, 2014 4:00 am - Oh really?! Fans of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters” won't want to miss seeing co-hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage performing live in “MythBuste...
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Witty writing makes Q Brothers a 'Carol' worth seeingDec 05, 2014 4:15 am - The 1980s R&B that greets theatergoers for the latest holiday-themed ad-rap-tation from Chicago's Q Brothers has nothing to do with the Christmas season. But the oh-so-f...
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Weekend picks: Second City fills the suburbs with laughsDec 05, 2014 4:00 am - Ho! Ho! Oh no! Get some adults-only laughs from the quirkier aspects of the Christmas season when the Paramount Theatre hosts “The Second City Dysfunctional Holiday...
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5 holiday happenings this weekend in the suburbsDec 05, 2014 12:01 am - It's hard to escape holiday entertainment in the suburbs these days, and why would you want to? From a seasonal sendups in Arlington Heights and Aurora to the rockin' Ji...
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Theater events: Holiday hilarity courtesy of Second CityDec 05, 2014 12:00 am - Ha-Ha-Holidays The Second City national touring company sends up holiday hassles such as crowded stores, long lines, extended stays by out-of-town relatives, office...
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Holiday programming at Prairie CenterDec 04, 2014 10:00 pm - The Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts offers wonderful holiday programming featuring top-notch entertainers, affordable ticket prices and free parking in an intimat...
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Loves to dance, willing to help: Joe GreenbergDec 04, 2014 6:01 am - Someone to be Thankful for in Geneva is the assignment, and "Joe Greenberg" is the name I'm given. I call Jean Gaines, director of the Chamber of Commerce, for guidance:...