Barbara Vitello
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Musical tribute to Judy & Liza canceledJul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The resumption of live theater in Chicago in the form of a Judy Garland/Liza Minnelli revue was short-lived. "Judy & Liza – Once in a Lifetime: The London Palladium Con...
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Chicago's Manual Cinema marks 10 years of theatrical storytelling with online 'Retrospectacular!'Jul 26, 2020 7:00 am - If asked to define their ensemble's mission and aesthetic, the five co-founders/co-artistic directors of Manual Cinema would not come up with an identical response. “You...
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First Folio postpones fall production until October 2021Jul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - First Folio Theatre in Oak Brook announced Thursday its season opening production “The Jigsaw Bride: A Frankenstein Story,” by ensemble member Joseph Zettelmaier, will b...
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Live theater returns to Chicago with Liza and Judy revueJul 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Live theater returns to the Chicago area this weekend when the Judy Garland/Liza Minnelli revue, forced to close earlier this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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How the stars aligned for suburban, city producers to create 'Sweet Home Chicago' videoJul 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Days before Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued stay-at-home orders to address the COVID-19 pandemic, writer/producer Jason Brett, producer Scott Silberstein and author Mark Larso...
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Addison native and stand-up comedian Kyle Kinane preps for release of new comedy album July 24Jul 19, 2020 6:00 am - When Kyle Kinane was a child, his mom let him stay up late to watch “The Tonight Show” starring Johnny Carson. He was particularly impressed with the comedians. At that ...
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Bensenville woman charged with stealing from Des Plaines coupleJul 18, 2020 1:00 am - A Bensenville woman, who prosecutors say worked for a Des Plaines medical practice, is charged with stealing $1,466.84 from a Des Plaines couple who are older than 60. S...
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Prosecutors: Rolling Meadows man parked in I-90 lane charged with DUIJul 18, 2020 1:00 am - A Rolling Meadows man who prosecutors say was parked in a westbound I-90 lane was charged with aggravated DUI and ordered held without bail. Kyle Virta, 40, has an aggra...
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Spotlight: Physical Theater Fest goes virtual, 'Sweet Home Chicago' video raises money for local artistsJul 17, 2020 6:00 am - Physical theater fest Since the COVID-19 pandemic prevents theater artists from gathering in person for Chicago's annual Physical Theater Festival, organizers shift...
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Parolee charged with taking $250 from Streamwood homeJul 17, 2020 1:00 am - A Streamwood man on parole for two 2014 residential burglary convictions, was ordered held on $100,000 bail Friday on charges he took $250 from a Streamwood resident. Ga...