Performing Arts
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First Folio's 'Macbeth' a traditional take on Shakespeare's tragedyJul 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Classic tales require no embellishment. Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is one of those tales. An examination of the devastating effects of unchecked ambition and immorality, ...
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Local auditionsJul 16, 2009 11:00 pm - • Steel Beam Theatre has auditions for kids ages 9 to 16 for its autumn production of "The Adventures of Pinocchio" from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Cedar Ave...
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What's new and notable on area stagesJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Marriott's "Light" Previews begin Wednesday, July 22, for Marriott Theatre's production of the sumptuous Alan Guettel-Craig Lucas musical "The Light in the Piazza," abou...
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Schaumburg's Prairie Center for the Arts announces 2009-10 seasonJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Comedy from Groucho Marx to Patti Vasquez and music ranging from a cappella to instrumental jazz are among the entertainment in store for Schaumburg's Prairie Center for...
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Cheap fun: Bard at Cantigny, German fest in Lombard, book saleJul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - $10 and under Comical Shakespeare The Midsummer Theatre Troupe performs "The Taming of the Shrew," Shakespeare's famed comedy about a headstrong woman who is "tamed" by ...
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16th annual Edens Art Fair set for July 18-19Jul 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Freebie Art in the Plaza Calling all art lovers! Browse through a wide variety of art - including works in wood, photography and jewelry at the 16th Annual Ede...
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Local auditionsJul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - • Impress These Apes, a comedy talent competition, returns for 2009 this autumn. Applications are now being accepted through Friday, July 10. For more information, visit...
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Craig, Jackman to play Chicago cops on Broadway in 'A Steady Rain'
Jul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- James Bond and the Boy from Oz are coming to Broadway. Daniel Craig, the latest cinematic Bond, and Tony winner Hugh Jackman will star in "A Steady Rain," wh...
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Time taking its toll on dated 'Coupla White Chicks'Jul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - It's generally acknowledged that it's OK to switch your brain off when it comes to summer entertainment. This is the time for Hollywood to stuff cineplexes with bloated ...
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It took more than magic to get 'Peter Pan' cast flyingJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Annamarie Abbate has always dreamed of flying. On July 24 she will set out on her first solo flight, past the second star to the right, and straight on 'til morning. Abb...