Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96Jul 21, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San F...
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'I have always stayed true to myself': Legendary crooner Tony Bennett on his timeless artJul 21, 2023 1:00 am - Editor's note: This email Q&A with Tony Bennett originally ran in June 2019 previewing his final show at Highland Park's Ravinia Festival. Musical legend Tony Bennett h...
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Metropolis concludes season with cotton candy tuner 'Xanadu'Jul 20, 2023 11:00 pm - “Xanadu” - ★ ★ ½ “Xanadu” is a deliciously silly show. Kevin Wiczer, director of the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre revival knows it. So does his endlessly upbeat c...
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Music for all: Teachers start nonprofit to help people of all ages afford music lessonsJul 20, 2023 5:00 am - Brooke Schrager and Ella Bracero would like to teach the world to sing. And they're looking to do that no matter people's financial resources thanks to their nonprofit C...
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Peterik recounts collapsing on stage in Des PlainesJul 19, 2023 1:00 am - Jim Peterik of the Ides of March said his blood-sugar level had crashed when he collapsed while performing Sunday afternoon at the Des Plaines Theatre. The Grammy-winnin...
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Seven organists to perform at 'Bach and Beyond' concert July 28 in AuroraJul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - "Bach and Beyond at the Marmion Abbey," a free concert by seven area organists, will be performed Friday, July 28. The 24th annual concert by the Fox Valley chapter of A...
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Geneva library to offer sneak peek at Shakespeare in the Park's 'Love's Labour's Lost'Jul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Get a behind-the-scenes look at this year's Shakespeare in the Park play, "Love's Labour's Lost," on Saturday, July 22, at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. 7th St. The free...
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Northlight's laudable 'Marie and Rosetta' a fitting tribute to gospel greatsJul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - “Marie and Rosetta” - ★ ★ ★ Northlight Theatre's praiseworthy “Marie and Rosetta” has much to recommend it. For starters, there's the music that accompanies George...
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Summer Place Theatre takes a page out of history with 'Newsies,' opening July 21Jul 18, 2023 11:00 pm - It's time to carry the banner for the Summer Place Theatre's production of Disney's "Newsies." The Tony Award-winning musical opens Friday, July 21, and runs until Aug. ...
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Best bets: Flo Rida, DisFest, Local H and 'Farewell' to ForeignerJul 18, 2023 6:00 am - Flo Rida in Aurora Florida rapper Flo Rida and crunk duo the Ying Yang Twins bring some sizzle to downtown Aurora's RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, for a night ...