Performing Arts
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Meet the Top 20 finalists for Suburban Chicago's Got TalentJun 20, 2014 5:30 am - It's showtime for the Top 20 finalists of Suburban Chicago's Got Talent. They've made it through the initial auditions and now they have to shine for the judges to move...
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Gorgeous vocals sell Fox Valley Rep's 'Sisters of Swing'Jun 18, 2014 3:30 pm - The brief a cappella snippet that opens "Sisters of Swing" makes clear where the strength of Fox Valley Repertory's Andrews Sisters bio-musical resides: with the pristin...
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Weekend picks: Bruno Mars plays the suburbs FridayJun 16, 2014 11:00 pm - FRIDAY Patchy arts: Die-hard stitchers and quilters won't want to miss the International Quilt Festival Chicago 2014, which continues this weekend at the Donald...
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James Franco to make stage-directing debutJun 15, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - James Franco is adding another notch to his expansive resume - stage director. Rattlestick Playwrights Theater said Monday that Franco will direct Robert Bosw...
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Jake Gyllenhaal on Broadway in 'Constellations'Jun 15, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Jake Gyllenhaal will make his Broadway debut later this year with a work by a playwright he's come to admire. The Manhattan Theatre Club said Thursday the "Br...
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Sunday picks: Don't miss Lionel Richie in Tinley ParkJun 15, 2014 6:00 am - Singing 'Hello': If you love Lionel Richie songs like “Stuck on You” or “Say You, Say Me,” then don't miss his All The Hits All Night Long Tour with CeeLo Green toni...
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Spirituality helps Wheaton native embrace 'Godspell' roleJun 15, 2014 6:00 am - He played Joseph in one musical, Jesus in another. So if Brian Bohr one day lands the lead in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” he said it will complete his biblical-musical tri...
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A Broadway cancer survivor mentors young singersJun 15, 2014 5:30 am - NEW YORK - Five young, amateur singers assembled a little nervously in a rehearsal room recently near Times Square. This was the day they'd be mentored by a Tony Award-n...
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Kids activities kick off Swedish DaysJun 14, 2014 8:00 am - Kids enjoy festivals any day, but Tuesday's Swedish Days kickoff explodes with activity for young visitors. Imagination is all you need at Creation Station opening at 10...
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Plenty of options for dining at Swedish DaysJun 14, 2014 8:00 am - Whether you love authentic Swedish fare, savor American favorites or have a taste for an original creation, you are bound to find something to tempt you from the many ou...