Articles filed under Performing Arts
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He grew up in Hawthorn Woods. Now, he's writing hits for Justin Bieber, Britney Spears.May 16, 2019 5:00 am - Former Hawthorn Woods resident Justin Tranter most often can be found in a Los Angeles studio crafting hits with singers including Gwen Stefani, Adam Levine, Shakira and...
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Rolling Stones' North American tour to start in ChicagoMay 16, 2019 1:00 am - NEW YORK - The Rolling Stones are ready to get back on the road after postponing their North American tour because Mick Jagger needed medical treatment. The rockers anno...
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'70s hard rockers Bad Company to close out Ribfest in NapervilleMay 16, 2019 1:00 am - What music genre holds mass appeal in Naperville? '70s hard rock. Fans of the era will live out their "Rock 'n' roll fantasy" when Bad Company plays the last night of R...
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'Hamilton' to conclude Chicago run in January 2020May 15, 2019 11:00 pm - The wildly popular Chicago production of "Hamilton" will close in January after more than three years, producers announced Thursday. The final block of tickets goes on s...
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Review: Brad Mehldau tests boundaries on 'Finding Gabriel'May 15, 2019 7:00 am - Brad Mehldau, "Finding Gabriel" (Nonesuch) The Bible has inspired a lot of music, none of which sounds quite like this. Shape-shifting jazz pianist Brad Mehldau says he ...
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Woodstock 50 plans roll on; court nixes cancellation bidMay 15, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Woodstock 50 festival is back on after a court rebuffed an ex-investor's effort to cancel the anniversary extravaganza - but organizers will have to ...
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Review: The National push their art to an even higher placeMay 15, 2019 7:00 am - The National, "I Am Easy to Find" (4AD) The new album from The National starts off as you might expect: There's the traditional melancholy surrounded by complex, layered...
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Theater spotlight: Karen Mason headlines Drury Lane's cabaret seriesMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - Karen Mason returns Chanteuse and Arlington Heights native Karen Mason returns to the Chicago area to headline Drury Lane Theatre's cabaret series. The Broadway veteran,...
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Grayslake native living his 'inspiration' as Cirque du Soleil performerMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - Getting cast in Cirque du Soleil's “Volta” has been a dream come true for Kevin Beverley. And the Grayslake native is especially excited to perform for a hometown crowd ...
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Best Bets: Anime Central returns to Rosemont; Patton Oswalt performs at GeneseeMay 15, 2019 6:00 am - 'Japanimation' nation Anime Central: The Midwest Anime and Manga Convention returns this weekend to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemon...