Performing Arts
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'Oklahoma' comes to South Elgin High SchoolMar 06, 2014 7:01 am - "Oklahoma," the musical being staged this weekend by South Elgin High School, may be set in a simpler era, but it is filled with complexities. "It's a fun musical with u...
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Saving downtown theaters: Wheaton Grand headlines a long listMar 06, 2014 4:00 am - Walk into the Wheaton Grand Theater today and you're greeted by exposed pipes, peeling plaster, open ceilings, a cold, empty room. See it through the eyes of Jim Atten a...
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Lake Zurich Middle School South students set to perform 'Alice in Wonderland' this weekendMar 06, 2014 12:01 am - Lake Zurich Middle School South students went through dress rehearsal in elaborate costumes for "Alice in Wonderland" Thursday in preparation for this weekend's performa...
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Dance show at LHS:Mar 06, 2014 12:01 am - Libertyville High School's Orchesis dance troupe will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the school auditorium, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. The show will include choreog...
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Synthetic 'Heartbeat' doesn't step too far from 'Riverdance' rootsMar 06, 2014 12:00 am - There's no denying the amazing talent onstage in "Heartbeat of Home," the new music and dance revue by the producers of "Riverdance." Now making its U.S. debut at the O...
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Bryan Cranston plays another 'complicated man'Mar 05, 2014 4:45 am - NEW YORK - Bryan Cranston doesn't need to chase paychecks anymore. His salary for "Breaking Bad" wasn't exactly at drug kingpin levels, but he's secure. So now what? No...
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Maine East opens musical "Once On This Island" March 7Mar 04, 2014 10:00 pm - Maine East musical an unusual, infectious tale set in an exotic locale
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Weekend picks: Miley Cyrus rocks the AllstateMar 03, 2014 10:00 pm - Top twerker: See if Miley Cyrus is worth all of the tabloid ink spilled in person when she brings her Bangerz Tour with Icona Pop tonight to the Allstate Arena, 6920...
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Wheaton Academy to stage 'The Music Man'Mar 03, 2014 10:00 pm - Wheaton Academy's Fine Arts Department will present the classic Broadway musical "The Music Man" at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 6-8, at 900 Prince Crossing R...
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Broadway in Chicago sets fall 2014 seasonMar 03, 2014 12:01 am - Broadway in Chicago on Monday announced a fall 2014 season that will include world premieres from Christopher Smith and Arthur Giron and Twisted Sister frontman Dee ...