Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: Dave Attell plays the ImprovJan 28, 2014 10:00 am - Insomniac man: Fans of Comedy Central's “Insomniac” and Showtime's “Dave's Old Porn” should check out comedian Dave Attell, who performs a special engagement startin...
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Best bets: Bullriders test their mettle at Sears CentreJan 28, 2014 4:30 am - Top pick Bucking trend See daring men and women brave bucking bulls, participate in barrel racing and more at the Professional Championship Bullriders World To...
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Short and Sweet Review: Phantom of the OperaJan 27, 2014 3:38 pm - Critic for the day, Terri Penas of Bartlett, was able to draw upon her experiences in theater and as a musician to provide a unique perspective of The Phantom of the Ope...
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Holocaust play ‘The Soap Myth’ goes digitalJan 27, 2014 5:54 am - NEW YORK — In the spring of 2012, as the off-Broadway run of the Holocaust play “The Soap Myth” was winding down, its director wasn’t ready to let go. Arnold Mittelman, ...
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Bradley Cooper coming to Broadway this fallJan 26, 2014 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Bradley Cooper, not too long ago crowned “sexiest man alive” by People magazine, is coming to Broadway in an ugly role. Producers said recently that the “Silv...
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Hersey Orchesis performs in Giordano Dance ProjectJan 26, 2014 1:39 pm - John Hersey High School Orchesis will perform in the Giordano Dance Project at Barrington High School on Saturday, Feb. 1. The project involves collaborative works chore...
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Sunday picks: Can you beat the Frozen Zucchini 5K?Jan 26, 2014 5:00 am - Snow hike: See if you can be a speedy snowshoe runner when The Smart Farm of Barrington sponsors The 4th Annual Frozen Zucchini 5K Snowshoe Adventure today at Citize...
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Diverse music highlights Elgin piano concertJan 25, 2014 4:11 pm - Piano players of all ages and skill levels performed a diverse catalog of songs by artists including Lady Gaga, Beethoven and Woody Guthrie at the American Grands XIX co...
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Teams show off varied routines in dance sectionalsJan 25, 2014 10:36 am - Fortes, double turns and graceful ballet moves. They all were on display Saturday at the Illinois High School Association competitive dance sectionals, along with powerf...
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Weekend picks: Comedian Erik Griffin takes stage at ZaniesJan 25, 2014 5:00 am - Working man: Comedian Erik Griffin (Comedy Central's “Workaholics”) draws from his mixed heritage and many more topics for his humor. Catch him this weekend at Zanie...