Performing Arts
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Local theater: 'Oliver' coming to CahnDec 21, 2012 4:00 am - Another Dickens' tale Charles Dickens' second novel inspired the 1960 musical “Oliver!” by Lionel Bart. Bart composed the music and wrote the lyrics and book of the show...
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What's new on stageDec 21, 2012 4:00 am - Ÿ National Pastime Theater hosts a Christmas Day performance of “Hannukatz The Musical!” at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 941 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. The performance wi...
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Superbly staged 'War Horse' stands tall in the saddleDec 21, 2012 4:00 am - It would be easy to guess why penny-pinching audiences might opt to skip the national tour of "War Horse," now playing at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. Director S...
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Sacred meets profane in stellar 'Book of Mormon'Dec 20, 2012 10:00 pm - For those who appreciate satire that sings and stings, and who don't mind lyrics punctuated with profanities, have I got a show for you. It's the zestfully subversive,...
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RMHS play earns spot at state theater festivalDec 19, 2012 1:09 pm - Rolling Meadows High School’s inventive fall play, “Figments,” by Billy St. John, was selected to be performed during the 2013 Illinois High School Theatre Festival at t...
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Willow Creek Christmas services begin ThursdayDec 19, 2012 9:48 am - Willow Creek Community Church’s Christmas services, titled “When All Hope Was Lost, the Salvage Mission Began,” tells the epic story of God’s plan to restore the world t...
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Count down to the end with ‘Last Show on Earth’ in BataviaDec 18, 2012 2:48 pm - If the world will come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012, why not enjoy your last night on earth with good company and a great show? Acid Reflux Comedy, a local sketch troupe ...
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Best bets: Last chance for 'The Nutcracker'Dec 18, 2012 5:00 am - Nutcrackers aplenty The season is winding down for area presentations of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet “The Nutcracker.” Here are a few key remaining productions: Ÿ ...
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Illinois Youth Dance Theatre performs ‘The Nutcracker’Dec 17, 2012 11:30 am - Illinois Youth Dance Theatre will present its 13th annual performances of “The Nutcracker” at Lake Zurich High School’s Performing Arts Center Dec. 21-23. The full-lengt...
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On stage: Holiday spirit takes the spotlightDec 14, 2012 5:00 am - Kattan in Schaumburg Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Chris Kattan, who created such characters as Mango and Mr. Peppers — and played one of the head-bobbin...