Performing Arts
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Unflinching 'Frozen' confronts dark questionsJan 26, 2011 10:00 pm - Bryony Lavery's “Frozen” isn't for those who like their theater light. The drama delves into dark and disturbing waters. It poses provocative, not-easily-answered questi...
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Northlight delivers a potent examination of survivalJan 26, 2011 10:00 pm - Of all the skills an African woman possesses, the most crucial may be her ability to survive. Danai Gurira articulates that in painful detail in “Eclipsed,” a convincin...
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English folk dance at Elgin libraryJan 26, 2011 12:00 am - On Sunday, Jan. 30, English country dancing will be performed and taught to music by Old Fezziwig’s Band at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Fermila...
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Theater events: 'Guys and Dolls' comes to MarriottJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - Damon Runyon's high-rollers, showgirls and do-gooders converge on the Marriott Theatre stage in Frank Loesser's memorable musical, “Guys and Dolls,” about a gambler who ...
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Hold ’em tourney to support Raue Center in Crystal LakeJan 25, 2011 12:00 am - Submitted by Raue Center Raue Center for the Arts will host its second annual Hold ’Em Tournament Saturday, Jan. 29, on stage at 26 N. Williams St. in downtown Crystal L...
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Does your dog have star potential?Jan 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Do you have a small, cute, trained dog that you think is a showbiz natural? Then come to the Maine West auditorium at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, and have your star pooch a...
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‘Honk! Jr.’ coming to St. CharlesJan 24, 2011 12:00 am - Submitted by Rising Star Theatreworks Rising Star Theatreworks will present musical tale of the “Ugly Duckling” story called “Honk! Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 and Sa...
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Puccini's 'Golden West' shines despite dated depictionJan 22, 2011 11:00 pm - After exposure to unvarnished modern Westerns like the HBO-TV series “Deadwood” or Clint Eastwood's 1992 film “Unforgiven,” the Italian-filtered opera view of America's ...
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Cirque's 'Dralion' merges East and West in Hoffman EstatesJan 22, 2011 10:00 pm - If you have wondered how the Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil became an international entertainment powerhouse, you need only look at the long shelf life of their shows to ...
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Theater events: BTE brings the chill with 'Frozen'Jan 21, 2011 12:00 am - British playwright Bryony Lavery examines grief and forgiveness in her compelling drama “Frozen,” which brings together three conflicted people following the disappearan...