Articles filed under Comedy
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Feder: WTTW documentary recalls how Chicago gave birth to improvOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - From the Compass Players at the University of Chicago to The Second City, Chicago has been synonymous with improvisational comedy for decades. But few know the real stor...
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Spotlight: Goodman stages 'Fannie,' and The Second City returnsOct 15, 2021 6:00 am - E. Faye as Fannie Lou Joseph Jefferson Award-winner E. Faye Butler channels civil rights and voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in Goodman Theatre's production of ...
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Best Bets: Olympic gymnasts bring 'Gold Over America Tour' to Rosemont's Allstate ArenaOct 12, 2021 11:00 pm - Glorious gymnasts Expect a show with pop concert energy when Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Grace McCallum, Laurie Hernandez and more star in ...
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Spotlight: First Folio premieres 'Frankenstein'-inspired dramaOct 08, 2021 6:00 am - The Creature's bride Young Justine (Heather Chrisler) awakens in a ruined castle in the Swiss Alps without a clue as to how she got there except for the scars on her bod...
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Best Bets: Latin superstar Marc Anthony headlines Allstate ArenaOct 05, 2021 6:00 am - Latin sensation Grammy Award-winning Latin superstar Marc Anthony brings his “Pa'lla Voy Tour” to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $59-$189. (800) 74...
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Best Bets: Elgin's Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl celebrates 25th anniversarySep 29, 2021 1:00 pm - Dancing anniversary Elgin's own Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend. See performances of traditional Mexican folk dances at ...
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Best Bets: Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin headline Allstate ArenaSep 22, 2021 6:00 am - Latin heartthrobs Latin singing stars Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin share a concert bill with Sebastián Yatra as part of a previously postponed tour that plays the A...
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'Happiest comic' Rob Little headlines Rosemont's ZaniesSep 22, 2021 6:00 am - Happiest comic Zanies in Rosemont welcomes headliner Rob Little, dubbed by NBC's "Last Comic Standing" as the happiest comic in America. Little worked for IBM until he s...
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Popular comedian Mike Cannon at McHenry Downtown Theatre Oct. 9Sep 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Mike Cannon is a New York City based comedian and a delightful human being. He thinks being a good human being is more important, but for the purposes of this announceme...
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Best Bets: Lyric Opera crowns a new 'Macbeth'Sep 15, 2021 7:30 am - Shakespearean tragedy Former St. Charles resident Sondra Radvanovsky makes her role debut as Lady Macbeth in Verdi's "Macbeth" at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The new pro...