Performing Arts
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'Addams Family' musical casting announcedMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Expect the Chicago Broadway tryout of the musical "The Addams Family" to be a hot ticket this fall. That's because two-time Tony Award-winners Nathan Lane ("The Producer...
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Faith well placed in Noble Fool's charming 'Altar Boyz'May 07, 2009 11:00 pm - "Altar Boyz," may be rooted in the Catholic faith, but this musical sendup of boy bands, Christian pop and corporate sponsorship has ecumenical appeal. The high-octane,...
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Suburban auditionsMay 07, 2009 11:00 pm - • Artists are needed to exhibit at "Art & Soul on the Fox" as part of the 3rd annual FoxFireFest of the City of Elgin, which is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1...
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Creative marketing saved Chicago-bound 'Legally Blonde'May 06, 2009 11:00 pm - It seems you can't keep a blonde like Elle Woods down. The fictional fashionista first triumphed in Amanda Brown's 2001 novel "Legally Blonde," which was all about a bub...
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A magical Cinderella, especially for kidsMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Big Noise Theatre Company in Des Plaines is producing its first area Especially for Kids production with an interactive version of the musical "Cinderella." Directed by ...
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'I Was a Beautiful Day' proves partially cloudyMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The odds are stacked against Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's U.S. premiere of Iain MacLeod's 2005 Scottish drama "I Was a Beautiful Day." First of all, there are the Scottis...
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Thomas, friends coming to Sears CentreMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Well-loved Thomas the Tank Engine and his pals Sir Topham Hatt and the people of Sodor assist a traveling circus in the family-friendly "Thomas and Friends Live! Onstage...
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'Billy Elliot' scores 15 Tony nominations
May 04, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- "Billy Elliot," the tale of a British coal miner's son who dreams of becoming a dancer, has the potential of winning a record number of 2009 Tony Awards, hon...
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'Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy' coming to AuroraMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - After playing a prime engagement on Broadway, "Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy" jumps back into the Chicago area with a stop at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., A...
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'1776' another big triumph for MOSMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - BRAVO! to the cast and crew of Music On Stage's recent presentation of "1776" at Cutting Hall in Palatine. This was an outstanding production visually, and the vocals we...