Performing Arts
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The miser's mellowed, but Goodman's 'Carol' has its charmsDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - It's the 33rd time around for the Goodman Theatre's “A Christmas Carol,” but there is still lots of charm to be found in this annual holiday production. The big questio...
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EverGreen Theatre to present Jones' 'A Voice of My Own'Dec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - EverGreen Theatre Ensemble presents Elinor Jones' “A Voice of My Own,” which celebrates the triumphs and defeats women writers experienced through the centuries. Authors...
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Vex Theatre show puts new spin on holiday classicsDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - “A Christmas Carol” is one of the few stories which never seems to grow old. Maybe that's why so many have re-imagined the tale over the years; most everyone knows it b...
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Prospect Heights actress strikes gold with parody roleDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - Lori Lee has tackled serious drama, but she's best known for campy roles as her current stage job more than proves. For the last seven years, Lee, of Prospect Heights, ...
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Local auditionsDec 01, 2010 10:00 pm - • The Rockford Dance Company is calling for scripts from individuals or groups willing to write (and possibly perform) their own skits for “The Rockford Follies,” a fund...
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Local theaters re-imagine 'A Christmas Carol'Nov 30, 2010 10:00 pm - From Klingons to a crabby Mrs. Cratchit, local theaters re-imagine 'A Christmas Carol'
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No shortage of Scrooge during the holidaysNov 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Are you feeling the Scrooge itch this holiday season? Here's a list of some of the productions (and re-imaginings) of “A Christmas Carol” taking place in the city and su...
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St. Charles actress returns in Goodman's 'Christmas Carol'Nov 30, 2010 10:00 pm - St. Charles resident Christine Sherrill, who plays Mrs. Cratchit in the Goodman Theatre's current production of “A Christmas Carol,” cannot remember a time when she did ...
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'Wicked' back to cast its spellNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - It's easy to understand the appeal of the Broadway musical blockbuster “Wicked,” returning to Chicago today for an eight-week run. Many Americans were weaned on the clas...
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Civic Ballet of Chicago presents 'The Nutcracker' at CLCNov 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Local productions of “The Nutcracker” are being performed throughout Lake County in December, but for the third year in a row, the Civic Ballet of Chicago will bring its...