Performing Arts
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From directing to dialogue: A look at theater reviewingOct 31, 2013 11:00 pm - “Everyone's a critic.” What once was just an expression has become reality for anyone with an opinion and access to the Internet. Thanks to the web's democratizing effe...
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Smart dazzles in Marriott's regional premiere of 'Mary Poppins'Oct 31, 2013 8:30 am - A few years ago, reviewing the national tour of the hit London and Broadway musical "Mary Poppins" in Chicago during its extended run, I wondered how Marriott Theatre in...
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Whether it's Halloween or life, stories provide the thrillsOct 30, 2013 11:00 pm - The lights in the grand, old Woodstock Opera House cast an orangish glow that reflects off Jim May's face as if he were settling in next to a crackling campfire to tell ...
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‘Poppins’ role practically perfect for Barrington teenOct 30, 2013 12:00 pm - No matter how many productions Madison Gloria Olszewski is in, she’s always a little nervous at first. Who wouldn’t be when working major theaters at the age of 14? “Of ...
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‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Elgin High SchoolOct 30, 2013 10:50 am - Comedy and mystery come together in Elgin High School’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” which takes the stage this weekend. Shows are 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, O...
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Expert to speak on ‘Why Art Matters’Oct 30, 2013 6:53 am - The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, in cooperation with the Gail Borden Public Library, will host a town hall discussion on “Why Art Matters” with Randy Cohen at 2 p.m. ...
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Dabble in the arts as Elgin’s FallBack Arts Festival returns, expandsOct 30, 2013 6:53 am - Fighting onstage at the Hemmens. Building a dragon sculpture from clay. Improving your writing, photography or art techniques. These are among the skills you can learn ...
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‘The Wizard of Oz’ comes to Central High SchoolOct 29, 2013 2:52 pm - This weekend, take a trip down the yellow brick road with Central High School, which will stage its production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Performances are set for 7 p.m. Th...
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‘King and I’ coming to Prairie Center for the ArtsOct 29, 2013 10:32 am - The Northwest suburban community theater group HOTT Productions-Helping Others Through Theatre begins its 20th season with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The King and I,” tran...
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Best bets: Ringling Bros. plans to 'Amaze!' at AllstateOct 29, 2013 5:30 am - Circus spectacular The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to the suburbs and then the city with its 143rd edition called “Built to Amaze!” at two loc...