Performing Arts
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Unleash your creativity at Elgin’s FallBack Arts FestivalMar 04, 2012 9:54 pm - Take a weekend to immerse yourself in the arts, when the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission and the city of Elgin present the second FallBack Arts Festival. The festival, w...
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Wheaton native pulls on 'Dreamcoat' yet againMar 02, 2012 4:30 am - When Wheaton native Brian Bohr was only 6 years old, he saw Donny Osmond playing Joseph at the Chicago Theatre in the musical "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamco...
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Music notes: John Mayer in the ’burbsMar 01, 2012 6:00 am - Contemporary crooner Singer/songwriter/musician John Mayer will make a stop in the suburbs this weekend as part of his Born & Raised Tour. Mayer enjoyed massive success ...
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Screen-to-stage adaptations bring beloved films to lifeMar 01, 2012 5:00 am - Every time news gets out that a new musical is going to be adapted from a well-known movie, many die-hard theater fans groan. Yet screen-to-stage adaptations shouldn't a...
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'How to Succeed in Business' at South Elgin High SchoolFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - If you like the AMC series “Mad Men,” you'll want to check out South Elgin High School's spring musical. “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” will be perfo...
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Women’s History Month play supports Oakton Scholarship FundFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - The play “Kita y Fernanda” at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Oakton Community College Studio One, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, benefits the Performing Arts Scholarshi...
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Theater events: A 'Dinner Party' and a 'Dreamcoat'Feb 29, 2012 10:00 pm - Mystery ‘Dinner' Five strangers are invited to a fancy Paris soiree by a mysterious and possibly threatening host in Neil Simon's comedy, “The Dinner Party.” Derek ...
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‘Sister Act,’ ‘Grinch’ musicals heading to ChicagoFeb 29, 2012 2:00 pm - The Chicago premieres of “Sister Act” and “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” have been announced for Broadway in Chicago’s fall 2012 season. The t...
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Celebrating the arts in District 303Feb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - What do you get when you cross an alternative folk rock band with a nationally known visual artist, ballet dancers, a middle school band and elementary students playing ...
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Lyric to stage opera adaptation of 'Bel Canto'Feb 28, 2012 10:00 pm - The Lyric Opera of Chicago is set to produce a world premiere opera adaptation of Ann Patchett's best-selling novel "Bel Canto" during its 2015-16 season. Lyric genera...