Performing Arts
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Dule Hill gets a ‘West Wing’ moment with ObamaSep 24, 2013 9:16 am - Few people get to meet a U.S. president. Dule Hill has met three — one fake and now his second real one. The actor and dancer, who played a personal presidential aide on...
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Best bets: Sarah Brightman shoots for stars at Rosemont TheatreSep 24, 2013 6:00 am - Top pick Starry soprano Sarah Brightman, the original star of “The Phantom of the Opera,” recently announced her ambitions to travel to space. For now, though,...
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'To Master the Art' worth savoringSep 23, 2013 11:00 pm - "To Master the Art," William Brown and Doug Frew's affectionate, amusing bio-drama chronicling the decade Julia Child spent in Paris, has a not-so-secret ingredient: Kar...
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Dark heart missing in new 'Evita'Sep 23, 2013 5:30 am - There is no denying that the new national tour of "Evita" at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago is energetically performed, tastefully designed and musically accomplished. ...
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Sunday picks: Roll into Motoring at the Museum car showSep 22, 2013 6:00 am - Plein air autos Feast your eyes on classic cars in the Motoring at the Museum car show, while painters take part in the Plein Air Art gathering on Sunday at the Ar...
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Weekend picks: Broadway star graces NCC stageSep 21, 2013 6:00 am - Finding 'Home' Grammy Award-winner and former Broadway star Stephanie Mills (“The Wiz”) sings in concert Saturday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. B...
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From magic to classics, Paramount unveils kids’ showsSep 20, 2013 12:28 pm - Showcasing everything from magic shows to a Christmas classic, Paramount Theatre in Aurora unveiled its 2013-14 lineup of kid-friendly programming Friday. Shows for the ...
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Inventive storytelling propels whimsical 'Old Man'Sep 20, 2013 6:00 am - PigPen Theatre Company's "The Old Man and The Old Moon" begins subtly. About five minutes before the curtain officially rises at Writers Theatre, where the New York-base...
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Martina McBride delivers ‘Joy of Christmas’ to RosemontSep 19, 2013 5:15 pm - Grammy Award-winning country music star Martina McBride brings a touch of the holiday season to the stage of the Rosemont Theatre with “The Joy of Christmas” at 7:30 p.m...
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Elton John heading to AllstateSep 19, 2013 4:38 pm - Tickets for legendary entertainer Elton John’s concert on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont go on sale to the public beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept...