Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Ron Onesti: Martin Short .. Tall on St. CharlesMay 30, 2025 6:00 am - A while back, one of comedy’s most iconic superstars made his way to our historic stage at The Arcada. It was an incredible experience with probably one of the most down to Earth individuals I have ever worked with.
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Bartlett’s ninth annual Global Arts Festival celebrates cultural diversityMay 29, 2025 9:56 pm - Bartlett's free Global Arts Festival returns June 7-8, celebrating cultural diversity with music, dance, food, and activities for all ages.
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A man of many talents: Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven takes on stand-up comedyMay 28, 2025 10:54 am - Three-time Emmy Award-winner and Evanston-raised actor-turned-stand-up-comedian Jeremy Piven headlines Chicago’s The Vic Theatre June 6 as part of his international comedy tour.
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Concerts May 30 to June 5: The Weeknd, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills and moreMay 27, 2025 2:51 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include the Weeknd, “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” featuring Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills, Glass Animals and more.
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Things to do May 30 to June 5: Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Brews & Views, Cream of Wheaton and moreMay 27, 2025 2:01 pm - Mark your calendar for Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Antioch Taste of Summer, Gilberts Community Days, Brews and Views, Cream of Wheaton, Deerfield Art Festival and more happening this week.
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Best Bets: Cleve Carney, Elmhurst Art museums debut new exhibitionsMay 27, 2025 1:19 pm - This week, new exhibitions open at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the Elmhurst Art Museum, Chicago Opera Theater stages a world premiere and the Joffrey Ballet presents the family favorite “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”
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Spotlight: Amy Morton returns to Steppenwolf in ‘You Will Get Sick’May 27, 2025 10:57 am - For the first time in nearly a decade, Amy Morton is back at Steppenwolf Theatre to star in the Chicago premiere of “You Will Get Sick,” and actor/director Ronnie Marmo returns with “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” a play about the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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A&A Ballet holds open auditions for ‘Art Deco Nutcracker’ at Naperville dance schoolMay 23, 2025 10:51 pm - A&A Ballet, in partnership with Inspire School of Dance, will hold auditions for its “Art Deco Nutcracker,” giving Naperville area students and dancers an opportunity to participate in this holiday classic and Chicago area favorite.
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Ron Onesti: Raindrops always make me think of B.J. ThomasMay 23, 2025 5:00 am - It’s been about four years since we lost our good friend, B.J. Thomas. I remember him smoking regularly, until he was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. It was a quick exit for him, and a huge blow to all who loved him and the gift of his music.
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Perfect partners: ‘Gorgeous’ actress shares stage with veteran Chicago actor, cute poochMay 22, 2025 8:20 am - Stevenson High School graduate and former Buffalo Grove resident Stephanie Shum shares the stage with actor/director Tara Mallen and a cute canine named Vivi in “Gorgeous,” a new dramedy in a world premiere produced by Raven and Rivendell theaters.