Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Hoffman Estates High grads create animated series reuniting them on screen and offFeb 27, 2026 9:07 am - A pair of late ‘90s Hoffman Estates High School alumni are being recognized both locally and internationally for their creative collaboration on the animated series “Furious and Fat Cat” on YouTube.
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Together again: Suburban actors reunite for ABT’s ‘Come Back, Little Sheba’ revivalFeb 25, 2026 6:45 pm - After seven years, American Blues Theater ensemble members Philip Earl Johnson of Mundelein and Gwendolyn Whiteside of Cary reunite for the company’s acclaimed revival of William Inge’s “Come Back, Little Sheba.”
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Things to do Feb. 27 to March 5: Trinity Irish Dance, Chris Kattan, WWE Elimination Chamber and moreFeb 25, 2026 3:39 pm - Make plans to see Trinity Irish Dance at The Auditorium, Chris Kattan at Austin’s Fuel Room, the Northern Illinois Boat Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Joffrey Ballet’s “American Icons” and more.
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Harmony through music: Conductor receives Arlington Heights award for concerts that bring people togetherFeb 25, 2026 11:43 am - For his efforts to build a “sense of pride and community” in Arlington Heights and among local artists, the village’s arts commission recognized Tamaron Conseur with its 2025 Cultural Arts Award.
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Concerts Feb. 27 to March 5: Dan Tedesco, Tinsley Ellis, Bad Omens and moreFeb 25, 2026 10:04 am - Upcoming concerts include Dan Tedesco at Hey Nonny, Tinsley Ellis at The Venue, Bad Omens at the Allstate Arena and more.
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Best Bets: Monster Jam Freestyle Mania roars into Rosemont’s Allstate ArenaFeb 25, 2026 9:41 am - Monster trucks and motocross bikes roll into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, high-flying Circus of Bubbles takes center ring at the Raue Center, the ESO performs music from the Baroque in Elgin, and North Central College hosts the annual “Chords for Kids” concert.
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Spotlight: ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ returns to Aurora and ‘Hamilton’ is back in ChicagoFeb 24, 2026 11:43 am - This week marks the return of two popular tuners to the Chicago area: “Million Dollar Quartet” to Aurora’s Stolp Island Theatre and “Hamilton” to Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. It also marks Chicago Children’s Theatre’s 20th anniversary and the world premiere of “White Rooster” at Lookingglass Theatre Company.
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COD College Theater presents ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ March 5-22Feb 23, 2026 9:18 pm - Oscar Wilde’s comedy about two eligible bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, is coming to the College of DuPage Theater stage on March 5-22.
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Harper College Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Dirty Turk’ blends immersive performance and community storytellingFeb 23, 2026 12:13 pm - A play written and directed by Harper College instructor Ilknür Ozgür, “Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant,“ blends immersive performance and storytelling. Performances are March 5-15.
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Vernon library hosts Chinese cultural event for Year of the Fire HorseFeb 21, 2026 4:58 pm - Chinese dance performances celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse kept families entertained Saturday at the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire.