Entertainment
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It’s all about Tchaikovsky: Salt Creek Ballet brings ‘The Nutcracker’ back to the stageNov 22, 2024 1:01 pm - For its 39th year, Salt Creek Ballet will be bringing its critically acclaimed production Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” to the stage. Performances will be in Hinsdale, Skokie and Glen Ellyn.
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Berlin Philharmonic conductor brings high expectations to Chicago performanceNov 22, 2024 12:36 pm - Kirill Petrenko thought about the challenge of leading the Berlin Philharmonic. “A hundred musicians have 100 opinions and 100 expectations,” he said. The orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Chicago Symphony Center.
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Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album ‘GNX’
Nov 22, 2024 12:09 pm - Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album.
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Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against him
Nov 22, 2024 10:52 am - Jonathan Majors ’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement.
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When others ran from the musical, Jon M. Chu and ‘Wicked’ embraced itNov 22, 2024 10:28 am - “Musical” has been a dirty word lately in Hollywood marketing, but “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu isn’t having it. “When words aren’t enough, music is the extension of your expression. That’s what movies do, and that’s what musicals do,” Chu says.
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Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year
Nov 22, 2024 10:10 am - Two new Christmas TV movies have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding.
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Making spirits bright: Holiday light shows illuminate the suburbsNov 22, 2024 9:32 am - Holiday light shows across the suburbs are driving away the darkness. Now’s the perfect time to explore a variety of dazzling displays — outdoors on illuminated walking paths or from the warmth of your car.
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Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
Nov 22, 2024 9:24 am - “Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen.
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Learn how to make figgy pudding with Lombard Historical Society Nov. 21Nov 22, 2024 7:15 am - The Lombard Historical Society presents “How to Make Figgy Pudding!” Get into the holiday spirit and learn how to make this classic dessert.
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Here’s Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season
Nov 22, 2024 7:01 am - Jason Kelce announced during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night that he will host “They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce” on ESPN early next year.