Barbara Vitello
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Best bets: PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour, Disney on Ice, illusionist Michael Grandinetti, Daniel Tiger and moreJan 09, 2024 8:48 am - From PBR’s Unleash the Beast tour to illusionist Michael Grandinetti to British Invasion pop-rock from Herman’s Hermits to “Disney On Ice Presents Magic in the Stars,” th...
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Man charged with Highland Park mass shooting changes mind about defending himselfJan 05, 2024 11:03 am - Robert Crimo III’s tenure as his own attorney lasted less than a month: The man charged with killing seven spectators and injuring dozens of others during Highland Park’s...
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Blustery conditions, winter storm expected early next weekJan 05, 2024 8:18 am - A cloudy weekend with snow showers expected Saturday and Sunday will be followed by a blustery start to next week, according to the National Weather Service, whose meteor...
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Best bets: Metropolitan Jazz Octet re-imagines David Bowie; Starlight City; Colin Mochrie & Brad SherwoodJan 04, 2024 10:06 am - Page’s birthday: Salute Led Zeppelin’s hits as tribute act Kashmir marks the birthday of the band’s iconic founder for the Jimmy Page Birthday Bash at the Arcada Theatre,...
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Des Plaines actor’s ‘full circle moment’ comes with lead role in Porchlight’s ‘Anything Goes’Jan 04, 2024 10:05 am - “Anything Goes,” Cole Porter’s 1934 tuner about the romantic shenanigans unfolding on an ocean liner bound from New York to London, has a special place in Luke Nowakowski...
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Spotlight: Theo Ubique showcases new works, Theatre Week tickets on saleJan 03, 2024 9:50 am - New works Theo Ubique Theater showcases new works as part of its Winterfest series, which commences Saturday, Jan. 6, with a music and theater cabaret. The showcase incl...
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Best bets: NYE weekend shows from ZEDD, BoDeans, Jeff Dunham, Cedric the Entertainer, Lindsey StirlingDec 28, 2023 12:32 pm - Say farewell to 2023 at one of many concerts happening across the Chicago area this weekend, including ZEDD at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Arcada, Jeff Dunham at the Allsta...
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Spotlight: Local theaters ring in 2024 with sketch comedy, stand-upDec 28, 2023 12:08 pm - For folks who can’t stay up until midnight, comedian and WLS 890-AM radio personality Steve Cochran hosts his annual early-bird New Year's Eve show at the Raue Center. J...
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Winter theater forecast: 10 shows to make theater lovers leave their cozy confinesDec 27, 2023 4:33 pm - Even the most ardent theater fans may be reluctant to leave the cozy confines of their home this winter. These 10 shows (including several premieres) opening at suburban...
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Chicago titan’s final bow: Actor, director, Northlight co-founder Mike Nussbaum diesDec 23, 2023 9:57 pm - Mike Nussbaum, described as the dean of Chicago actors, died Saturday, six days short of his 100th birthday. A titan of Chicago area theater for nearly 60 years, Nussbaum...