Performing Arts
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Behind the scenes as Cirque du Soleil brings 'Alegria' to lifeMar 03, 2010 10:00 pm - It's a few hours before the opening of Cirque du Soleil's "Alegria," and a quiet calm envelopes the dimly lit Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Throughout the day, ...
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Best bets: See some real 'Glee' in Arlington Hts., cure cabin feverMar 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Genuine 'Glee' Are you a fan of the fictional show choir on the Fox TV series "Glee"? Then you won't want to miss the competing show choirs this weekend at the 20...
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Cheap stuff: Dance yourself silly, 'Tommy' at NU theaterMar 01, 2010 10:00 pm - $10 and under 'The Who's Tommy' See "The Who's Tommy," the hit 1993 Broadway adaptation of the 1969 rock opera album by Pete Townshend. The story loo...
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'9 to 5' and 'Rock of Ages' to make Chicago debutsFeb 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Broadway in Chicago announced its 2010-11 season today, and it is filled with Chicago premieres. Things kick off Friday, May 21, with the off-Broadway spectacular "Fuerz...
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"West Side Story" is in Buffalo GroveFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Big Deal Productions and the Buffalo Grove Park District are presenting the timeless musical classic "West Side Story" featuring junior high and high school performers t...
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Goodman cast skillfully navigates 'Long Red Road'Feb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Playwright Brett C. Leonard deserves kudos for not forcing nobility on the ignoble in his play "The Long Red Road," in its world premiere at the Goodman Theatre. In fac...
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Local auditionsFeb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - • TesserAct Theatre Ensemble has auditions for a June production of Meredith Willson's musical "The Music Man" from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mo...
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'Alegria' in limited run in Hoffman EstatesFeb 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Cirque du Soleil's 1994 spectacle "Alegria" - a celebration of happiness that was re-imagined last year for stadiums - comes to the Sears Centre Arena for a brief run. T...
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South Elgin High School presents 'Man of La Mancha'Feb 24, 2010 10:00 pm - With all the determination and enthusiasm of Don Quixote himself, the cast of South Elgin High School's production of "Man of La Mancha" has come together to put on thei...
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NYC troupe brings 'As You Like It' to NCCFeb 24, 2010 10:00 pm - It's not Twitter, and it's not Facebook. And that's why audiences will love the upcoming performances of "As You Like It" at North Central College. The production provi...