Articles filed under Performing Arts
-
Best Bets: Cocoa in Long Grove, wine in Wheaton and orchids at Chicago Botanic GardenFeb 04, 2025 8:38 am - Long Grove turns into a cocoa town, Wheaton welcomes wine and cheese enthusiasts, and the Chicago Botanic Garden debuts its annual orchid show this weekend.
-
Things to do Feb. 7-13: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO,’ ‘Dancing With the Stars Live!’ and moreFeb 03, 2025 5:06 pm - Mark your calendar for Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” at the Now Arena, “Dancing With the Stars Live!” at the Rosemont Theatre, Disney On Ice’s “Let’s Dance!” at the Allstate Arena, “Groundhog Day The Musical” in Woodstock and more happening this week.
-
Spotlight: Goodman assembles all-star cast for ‘Betrayal’ revivalFeb 03, 2025 4:11 pm - Oscar and Emmy Award-winner Helen Hunt and Tony Award-winner Robert Sean Leonard join Chicago theater veteran Ian Barford for Goodman Theatre’s revival of Harold Pinter’s classic “Betrayal.”
-
Metea Valley High Theater students direct original ‘Winter Scenes’Feb 02, 2025 10:11 pm - “Winter Scenes" showcase three student-written and directed plays, exploring poetry, slam contests, and mystery, at Metea Valley High on Feb. 13-15.
-
Saint Viator to put on madcap musical adventure with ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’Jan 31, 2025 9:19 pm - Saint Viator theater students are having a blast bringing the musical to life, with performances on Feb. 6-9, showcasing memorable characters and an over-the-top plot.
-
From jazz nights to improv laughs: Oakton College showcases spring performing artsJan 31, 2025 12:02 am - Oakton College's spring 2025 performing arts lineup features plays, concerts, and student showcases from February through May.
-
Ron Onesti: The Buckinghams … 60 years and going strong!Jan 30, 2025 10:51 pm - 1967 was quite the year in pop music history. Elvis and Priscilla were married. Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Doors all released their debut albums. The Aretha Franklin anthem, “Repect” hit the airwaves. And The Buckinghams charted their five Top 40 hits that to this day remain fan favorites.
-
Portrait of the artist(s): Actress/writer channels celebrated painter Frida Kahlo in solo playJan 29, 2025 11:00 am - Theater artist Vanessa Severo brings her solo show “Frida ... A Self Portrait” — about the life and art of celebrated Mexican painter Frida Kahlo — to Writers Theatre in Glencoe.
-
Spotlight: Revivals of ‘Joseph,’ ‘Raisin in the Sun’ at Marriott, Court theatersJan 29, 2025 10:07 am - Marriott Theatre inaugurates its 50th anniversary season with a revival of the well-loved musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” while Court Theatre stages its first production of the classic “A Raisin in the Sun.”
-
Best Bets: Veteran actor Richard Kind reveals how not to be famous at Genesee TheatreJan 28, 2025 9:57 am - Comedic actor Richard Kind discusses his 30-plus years in show business at the Genesee Theatre, MOMIX dance company performs “Alice” at The MAC, and Hey Nonny hosts its second annual Winter Blues Week.