Barbara Vitello
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Illinois judges reflect on the legacy of pioneering Supreme Court jurist Sandra Day O'ConnorNov 30, 2023 10:00 pm - The death of trailblazing jurist Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, prompted expressions of praise and gratitude from the women sh...
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A life in color: New tuner about cartoon favorite Betty Boop opens in Chicago on its way to BroadwayNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Jasmine Amy Rogers always knew that someday she would be a cartoon character. Her mother told her and her brother as much when they were children. But the actress always...
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Spotlight: Northlight stages classic thriller 'Dial M for Murder'Nov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Thriller on stage After marrying socialite Margot for her money, Tony Wendice becomes jealous of her affair and schemes to kill her in "Dial M for Murder," a thril...
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Best bets: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Joffrey's 'Nutcracker,' Midtown Men, Cirque du SoleilNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - Sounds of the season The St. Charles Singers and the Millar Brass Ensemble, associated with Northwestern University's Alice Millar Chapel, welcome the holidays with...
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Top prosecutor races begin to take shape in Cook, Lake countiesNov 27, 2023 12:00 am - The race to replace Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx commenced Monday, the first day of filing for chief prosecutor hopefuls and other candidates seeking to run in ...
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Not just for Jane Austen fans: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's 'Miss Bennet' a charming holiday diversionNov 24, 2023 2:45 pm - “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”— ★ ★ ★ Mary, the middle Bennet sister in “Pride and Prejudice,” doesn't figure prominently in Jane Austen's novel. But the boo...
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Sweet success: Paramount serves up memorable 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'Nov 22, 2023 3:30 pm - “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” — ★ ★ ★ ½ Several adjectives come to mind when describing Paramount Theatre's regional premiere of “Charlie and the Chocolate Fa...
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Spotlight: Metropolis, Drury Lane stage versions of 'A Christmas Carol'Nov 22, 2023 5:00 am - 60-minute 'Carol' Santa joins young theatergoers for breakfast and dinner on select days during the run of Drury Lane Theatre's production of "A Christmas Carol," ...
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Best Bets: Bret Michaels, 'Elf' in concert, For King + Country, Pentatonix, Chris IsaakNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Immersive ‘Nutcracker' Experience projections of animated characters alongside footage of professional dancers set to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's famous ballet as pa...
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Metropolis' matching gift campaign, village subsidy help ensure the shows go on in Arlington HeightsNov 18, 2023 12:00 am - Ticket sales are up; subscriptions rose by 35%. But those working to keep Metropolis Performing Arts Centre afloat — at a time when other theaters across the country hav...