Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Best Bets: 'Power of Children' in Elmhurst; Northern Illinois Airshow in WaukeganSep 04, 2019 11:00 am - Powerful youth Learn all about the legacies of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Ryan White in "The Power of Children: Making a Difference." The touring exhibit starts this w...
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'Legally Blonde' brings uplifting message to Palatine's Cutting HallSep 04, 2019 7:10 am - Despite its title, "Legally Blonde" has a universal message. The musical, which will be performed from Sept. 6-8 and Sept. 13-15 at Palatine's Cutting Hall Performing Ar...
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Broadway secret: A frequent flyer program for theater fansSep 04, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - This past spring, dance teacher Donna Cory and one of her students took in the new "Oklahoma!" revival on Broadway. They thought the musical was bold and...
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AP Exclusive: R. Kelly's daughter says music 'saved my life'Sep 04, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - For a long time, Buku Abi ran away from pursuing music. Although she is the daughter of one of pop music's most popular and successful singer-songwriters...
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Spotlight: Broadway favorites with a twist at Steel Beam; First Folio honors first respondersSep 04, 2019 6:47 am - 'Gender benders' Steel Beam Theatre kicks off its season-long examination of women's lives with the musical revue "Broadway Gender Benders." Conceived and directed by Do...
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Sound check: Glen Hansard spends a night in ChicagoSep 04, 2019 6:00 am - Glen Hansard in town Glen Hansard, the Irish busker and The Frames vocalist who rose to international prominence with the starring role of Guy in 2007's sublime...
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Alumni return to COD stage to play roles in Buffalo Theater Ensemble's 'Holmes and Watson' Sept. 5 to Oct. 6Sep 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Seven College of DuPage theater alumni, whose attendance spans nearly 30 years at the college, return to campus to direct, design and act in Buffalo Theater Ensemble's 2...
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Scandinavian Day Festival celebrates 40 years Sept. 8Sep 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Scandinavian food, music and vendors will be showcased at the 40th annual Scandinavian Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31...
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First Fridays Concert Series with McHenry County Conservation DistrictSep 03, 2019 11:00 pm - Sit back and enjoy a summer evening of musical entertainment with Fox Crossing Stringband from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, on the back patio of the Lost Valley Visit...
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More than 100 performances set for 'innovative, uncurated' Elgin Fringe FestivalSep 03, 2019 8:00 am - Whether you like your art on the avant-garde side or prefer more traditional expressions of passion, beauty and drama, the Elgin Fringe Festival has you covered. Over th...