Performing Arts
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Celebrated author, playwright Gore Vidal diesAug 01, 2012 12:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Gore Vidal, the author, playwright, politician and commentator whose novels, essays, plays and opinions were stamped by his immodest wit and unconventional...
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Best bets: Broadway in Chicago Concert hosts Lauper, RigbyJul 31, 2012 6:00 am - Broadway sampler Get a taste of Broadway tours and tryouts coming to Chicago at the Broadway in Chicago Concert Monday at Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion, near ...
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‘Wizard of Oz’ performed Friday, SaturdayJul 30, 2012 6:29 pm - Schaumburg On Stage’s Musical Theatre summer performances of “The Wizard of Oz” will run at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 at Hoffman Estates Hi...
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Drury Lane announces 2013-14 seasonJul 30, 2012 5:08 pm - A mix of old classics and acclaimed new shows are part of the 2013-14 lineup announced Monday at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Shows include the popular ne...
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Improv Playhouse presents ‘A Night of Storytelling’Jul 30, 2012 2:33 pm - Improv Playhouse will present “A Night of Storytelling” with several of Chicago’s premiere performers. IP is bringing in a veteran cast of Chicago Storytelling All-Star...
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Libertyville entertainment company offers 'Best of Broadway'Jul 30, 2012 6:00 am - Liberty Town Productions, Libertyville's not-for-profit entertainment company, recently hosted its fourth annual Musical Summer Showcase featuring the Best of Broadway. ...
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James Lumber Center announces its ‘Sweet 16’ seasonJul 28, 2012 10:37 am - The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts 2012-13 Professional Touring Season at the College of Lake County includes classical and jazz music, acrobatics, dance, c...
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Lewis Black to rant on politics on BroadwayJul 28, 2012 9:09 am - NEW YORK — Lewis Black is bringing his anger back to Broadway — just in time for the election. Talent agent Jackie Knobbe said Thursday the comedian will bring his trade...
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Performing arts center in West Dundee in limboJul 27, 2012 3:25 pm - Rick Browne has until Monday to raise a total of $500,000 in seed money in order to realize his vision of turning an abandoned West Dundee hardware store into a regional...
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Walkabout Theater returns to Elgin with eerie talesJul 27, 2012 12:52 pm - Looking to send a shiver down your spine this weekend? Local theater companies are aiming for a taste of the macabre at their fifth annual Elgin Walkabout: Theater on Yo...