Entertainment
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Spotlight: Goodman revives August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’Mar 24, 2026 2:54 pm - Goodman Theatre stages a revival of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and TheatreWorksUSA brings the family-friendly “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” to the McAninch Arts Center.
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Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Mar 24, 2026 2:48 pm - Sporting that “Hannah Montana” blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
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Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million
Mar 24, 2026 8:01 am - A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million.
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Things to do March 27 to April 2: C2E2, Step Afrika! Evolution and moreMar 24, 2026 6:30 am - Make plans for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Step Afrika! Evolution at the Hemmens in Elgin, comedian Dwayne Kennedy performing as part of the Copley Comedy Series and more.
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Side Street Studio Arts puts out call for young artists for America’s 250th Public Art ProjectMar 23, 2026 9:38 pm - Side Street Studio Arts and partners announced an open call for young Elgin artists under age 18 to submit artwork exploring "What does the future of America look like?" for a public art project celebrating America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
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Best Bets: Riverdance at Paramount, Shen Yun at Rosemont TheatreMar 23, 2026 4:16 pm - Riverdance brings its world tour “Riverdance 30 — The New Generation” to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre this weekend, while Shen Yun performs at the Rosemont Theatre. Plus, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago presents “Civic Plays Copland 3” during a free concert in Naperville.
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Broadway in Chicago announces 2026-27 seasonMar 23, 2026 3:44 pm - Touring productions of the hit Broadway shows “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Oh, Mary!” as well as a remount of Kokandy Productions’ acclaimed revival of “Jekyll & Hyde” are among the shows making up Broadway in Chicago’s upcoming season.
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Music Review: Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ is in a pop class all its own
Mar 23, 2026 8:20 am - On Friday, the Swedish cult pop star Robyn will release her first new album in eight years. “Sexistential,” a clear portmanteau of “sex” and “existential” — no crises here, but the clarity that comes after.
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What to stream: Charlie Puth, ‘Sentimental Value,’ Daniel Day-Lewis, James Marsden and a ‘Hannah Montana’ special
Mar 23, 2026 6:00 am - The Oscar-winning Norwegian family drama “Sentimental Value,” a “Hannah Montana” anniversary special starring Miley Cyrus and fresh music from Robyn and Charlie Puth are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Legendary DJ Dick Biondi subject of loving fan’s documentaryMar 22, 2026 3:12 pm - Anyone who grew up in Chicago area in the 1960s and tucked a transistor radio under their pillow at bedtime will remember the voice of Dick Biondi. Now he is the subject of a documentary.