Articles filed under Performing Arts
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'Tommy' returns: Original director expands on stage adaptation of The Who's opus 30 years later for the GoodmanJun 15, 2023 6:00 am - “Re-imagined” doesn't adequately describe Goodman Theatre's production of “The Who's Tommy,” says writer/director Des McAnuff, of the revival that comes 30 years after c...
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Two-time Oscar winner Glenda Jackson, who mixed acting with politics, dies at 87Jun 15, 2023 1:00 am - LONDON - Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career in politics as a British lawmaker before an acclaimed late-life return to sta...
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'Fifty-seven years of a dream': Longtime Naperville Municipal Band director stepping downJun 15, 2023 1:00 am - It's not easy picturing the Naperville Municipal Band without Ron Keller leading the way. While Keller isn't completely stepping away, he is retiring at the end of this ...
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Gloria Estefan among Songwriters Hall of Fame inducteesJun 15, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Gloria Estefan, Jeff Lynne, Teddy Riley, Glen Ballard and Liz Rose were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, with Post Malone and musical t...
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BoDeans to headline middle day of Schaumburg's Septemberfest Sept. 3Jun 15, 2023 1:00 am - BoDeans and Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller will be the main stage musical acts for the middle day of Schaumburg's Septemberfest on Sunday, Sept. 3. The...
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The MAC celebrates Pride Month with free 'Pride Anthems' concert June 24Jun 14, 2023 11:00 pm - The free concert is part of the summer's blockbuster 'WARHOL' exhibition
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Festivals June 16-22: Libertyville Days, Naper Nights, Scottish Fest & moreJun 14, 2023 4:30 pm - Starts before Friday Prairie Fest: 4-11 p.m. Thursday, June 15; noon to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 16; noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17; and noon to 6:30 p.m. Sund...
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Blues on the Fox, Winnetka Music Festival bringing hot sets, big names to the 'burbsJun 14, 2023 6:00 am - Suburban music fans are in for some hefty doses of tunes this weekend, with Blues on the Fox heating up the Western suburbs and the Winnetka Music Festival entertaining ...
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Sound check: Fall Out Boy returns, Candlebox's 'Long Goodbye'Jun 14, 2023 6:00 am - The Revivalists Hailing from New Orleans, the roots-inspired alternative rock of The Revivalists ("All My Friends") is a perfect pairing with a night under the stars. Ca...
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Best Bets: The Four Fathers comedy show, Scottish Fest, Josh Turner, Cantigny Jazz and Wine FestJun 14, 2023 6:00 am - Festival of dance at Ravinia Ravinia hosts "Ruth Page Civic Ballet and Friends," featuring several dance ensembles at Bennett Gordon Hall, 201 St. Johns Ave., Highland P...