Entertainment
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Two-time Grammy winner Howard Levy to perform at Norris concert seriesSep 23, 2024 1:56 pm - A concert on Oct. 19 by two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, diatonic harmonica artist and composer Howard Levy will be a highlight of the fall season of “Saturday Night Lights” events at the historic Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles.
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The 2025 Tony Awards set June 8 ceremony date at Radio City Music HallSep 23, 2024 1:46 pm - Fans of Broadway, circle this date: This season’s Tony Awards will take place on June 8 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.
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Will Ferrell hits the road with an old new friend in ‘Will & Harper’
Sep 23, 2024 12:32 pm - A road trip across the United States turns into a testament to self-acceptance and allyship in the tender, heartfelt documentary “Will and Harper,” in which Will Ferrell and longtime pal Harper Steele, who has recently come out as trans, embark on a cross-country quest.
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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ scares off ‘Transformers’ for third week as box office No. 1
Sep 23, 2024 6:48 am - It’s a three-peat for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The Tim Burton legacy sequel to his 1988 horror comedy topped the North American box office charts for the third straight weekend with $26 million in ticket sales.
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Chicago companies celebrate operatic milestones and transitionsSep 23, 2024 6:18 am - This season sees Chicago's major opera companies celebrating many anniversaries amid a time of leadership changes.
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What to Stream: Ellen, Will & Harper, a Legend of Zelda game and two Ryan Murphy TV seriesSep 23, 2024 5:30 am - What Ellen DeGeneres says is her last comedy special landing on Netflix and George Clooney and Brad Pitt starring in a sleek, New York City caper are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Soggy, sudsy finish to Palatine OktoberfestSep 22, 2024 3:58 pm - The weather was soggy, but the suds still flowed aplenty Sunday as the Rotary Club of Palatine wrapped up its 16th annual Oktoberfest in the village’s downtown.
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John Mulaney and Olivia Munn have a second child, a daughter named Méi
Sep 22, 2024 3:30 pm - Comedian John Mulaney and actor Olivia Munn now have a second child, a daughter named Méi June Mulaney.
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Netflix revisits infamous Menendez brothers case. Here are the facts.
Sep 22, 2024 3:27 pm - On Aug. 20, 1989, two sobbing brothers called 911 claiming they had just discovered their parents shot to death in the living room of their Beverly Hills mansion — an app...
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Funny business: Comedy shows, improv and standup clubs bring the laughs this fallSep 22, 2024 9:07 am - Chicago is a world-famous comedy town. Here are some suggested shows, comedy venues and funny troupes to take note of this fall season.