Performing Arts
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Diana Martinez reviews the world premiere of The Last ShipJun 30, 2014 11:00 pm - The launching of the "The Last Ship" in its world premiere and opening night was nothing short of powerful. What I loved most about the story is what I appreciate most a...
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'First Wives Club' musical announces Chicago engagementJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - A musical version of "The First Wives Club," featuring a score by the Motown songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, is aiming for Broadway with a planned spring 2015 e...
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Monty Python shows aim for Jagger-like energy joltJun 29, 2014 11:00 pm - LONDON - The members of Monty Python are aiming to move like Jagger in their live farewell shows. The five surviving Pythons have reunited for 10 dates at London's 15,00...
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Sunday picks: Art in the park in BartlettJun 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Art in the park: More than 50 juried artists display and sell their work for the 12th Annual Arts Festival this weekend at Bartlett Park, Oak and North Avenues, Bart...
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Drury Lane's 'Spelling Bee' a winnerJun 28, 2014 11:00 pm - The stress-induced sweat and all-out terror at misspelling a word are palpable in the kiddie contestants of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," the two-time To...
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Weekend picks: Tickle the ivories with Kurt BestorJun 28, 2014 5:00 am - Play on: Musicians Kurt Bestor and Danny Wright share the bill for the Saturday show Piano Goes Broadway, which is part of the weekend-long National Piano Conference...
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Theater events: 'Brigadoon' revived at GoodmanJun 27, 2014 1:00 am - ‘Brigadoon' revival Jeff Award-winning director/choreographer Rachel Rockwell makes her Goodman Theatre directing debut with a revival of “Brigadoon.” The 1947 musi...
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Caillat, Caliendo part of MAC's new seasonJun 26, 2014 1:01 am - The McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn is kicking off its first full season after a $35 million renovation with performances by Colbie Caillat, Frank Caliendo and others...
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Sting's beautiful music, lyrics make for splendid 'Ship'Jun 26, 2014 1:00 am - "They're gonna need a bigger boat." That was my initial (mistaken) impression of "The Last Ship," Sting's stellar Broadway-bound musical that premiered Wednesday at Chic...
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Lindsay Lohan to make stage debut in LondonJun 25, 2014 11:00 pm - LONDON - Lindsay Lohan is heading for the London stage - in a play about the hysteria of Hollywood. Producers announced Thursday that Lohan will make her professional st...