Articles filed under Opera
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Best Bets: Adam Sandler, 'Lombardi,' Denyce Graves, 'Dancing With the Stars Live'
Jan 31, 2023 6:14 AM - Adam Sandler brings his live tour to Chicago's United Center Sunday. Plus, tickets are only $15 for "Lombardi" at the Genesee, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves performs at Naperville's North Central College, and "Dancing With the Stars Live" brings its new live touring show to Rosemont. -
Best Bets: The Great DuBois two-person circus, Winter Mini Fringe, Lyric Opera's 'Hansel and Gretel'
Jan 18, 2023 6:00 AM - The one-day Winter Mini Fringe returns to Elgin, the two-person family-friendly circus show "The Great Dubois" takes over CLC's James Lumber Center, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago stages "Hansel and Gretel" this week. -
At the top of opera, Sonya Yoncheva worries about classical music
Jan 11, 2023 10:36 AM - Sonya Yoncheva, a soprano at the top of her profession, worries about classical music. "My son, if I ask him, he always says, 'I want to be like Ronaldo.'" So, Yoncheva is launching her own record label. She's releasing "The Courtesan" on Amazon on Feb. 9.
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Best Bets: 'Harry Potter: Magic at Play,' Dave Matthews Band and more
Nov 10, 2022 2:37 PM - Step into Harry's world at "Harry Potter: Magic at Play," jam along to Dave Matthews Band at the United Center and more this next week. -
Best Bets: David Sedaris, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bono, Smashing Pumpkins, Gin Blossoms
Nov 3, 2022 11:42 AM - Bono promotes his memoir at the Chicago Theatre; comedians David Sedaris, Bobcat Goldthwait and Melissa Villasenor perform locally; Smashing Pumpkins plays the United Center; and Randy Rainbow and Gin Blossoms headline shows at Waukegan's Genesee. -
Keep an eye out for world and local premiere operas and returning favorites
Sep 25, 2022 7:00 AM - The 2022-23 opera season includes a few world premieres, many new-to-Chicago productions and beloved revivals. -
Best bets: Stevie Nicks, Lyric Opera, Cheap Trick & Eric Clapton
Sep 8, 2022 12:43 PM - Besides the many art exhibits opening this weekend, it's another big music/comedy week, with Stevie Nicks at Ravinia, comedian Tom Dreesen at the Belushi Performance Hall, Cheap Trick at the Genesee, Wayne Newton at the Des Plaines Theatre and Eric Clapton at the United Center. -
NCC 2022-23 performance series announced
Jul 18, 2022 1:37 PM - North Central College Fine & Performing Arts has announced its 2022-2023 Performance Series in Naperville. Jim Peterik's World Stage, opera mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, Edwin McCain are just a few of featured performers. -
Best Bets: Circus Vazquez brings high-energy show to the suburbs
Apr 20, 2022 11:03 AM - Circus Vazquez brings death-defying thrills to the suburbs, Kevin Bozeman and friends laugh it up at the Metropolis, and Carol Burnett appears in conversation at the Chicago Theatre. -
Best Bets: Jay Leno brings laughs to the Genesee and Paramount this weekend
Mar 24, 2022 7:55 AM - Comedian Jay Leno does standup at Waukegan's Genesee Theatre and Aurora's Paramount Theatre this weekend. Plus, 2CELLOS rock Rosemont's Allstate Arena and suburban Chicago native Matthew Polenzani stars in Verdi's "Don Carlos" in select cinemas.
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