Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Overshadowed Theatrical Productions puts on musical ‘Adventures of Tom Sawyer’Jan 21, 2026 1:03 pm - Overshadowed Theatrical Productions will present “The Adventures of Tom Saywer, Theatre for Young Audiences” beginning Friday, Jan. 23.
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Concerts Jan. 23-29: Robbie Fulks, Hillbilly Rockstarz, American English and moreJan 20, 2026 12:46 pm - Upcoming concerts include Robbie Fulks at The Venue, Hillbilly Rockstarz at Joe’s Live, American English at the Gorton Center, Shout Section Big Band at The Venue and more.
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Spotlight: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble and Oil Lamp Theater enter 2026 laughingJan 20, 2026 12:20 pm - Buffalo Theatre Ensemble and Oil Lamp Theater begin 2026 with comedies by Paul Slade Smith, Steppenwolf welcomes co-founder Jeff Perry and ensemble member Kathryn Erbe for “The Dance of Death,” and Teatro ZinZanni bids Chicago farewell.
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Things to do Jan. 23-29: Aziz Ansari, Paula Poundstone, Disney on Ice, Wheeling Winterfest and moreJan 20, 2026 11:38 am - Make plans for stand-up comedy from Aziz Ansari and Paula Poundstone, Disney On Ice “Jump In!” at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, the Chicagoland Fishing Expo in Schaumburg, Wheeling Winterfest and more.
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Best Bets: Elmhurst museums debut art, history exhibitions and Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show returns to RosemontJan 20, 2026 9:01 am - The Elmhurst art and history museums debut new exhibitions focused on photography and health care, Kohl Museum opens the interactive exhibition “Argentina’s Niños,” and the Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show sails into the Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center in Rosemont.
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Chicago jazz singer Paul Marinaro brings his own voice to the classicsJan 20, 2026 6:35 am - “What they all have in common is that they’re stories,” Chicago jazz singer Paul Marinaro says of his interpretations of jazz composer Duke Ellington’s songs on his new album, “Mood Ellington.” He’s hosting a pair of album release concerts this weekend at Studio5 in Evanston.
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Elgin Fringe Festival opens artist applications on Feb. 1Jan 19, 2026 5:38 pm - The Elgin Fringe Festival is seeking bold and creative performing and visual artists to showcase their work at this year's festival.
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The Second City: Laugh Harder Not Smarter coming to The MAC on Valentine’s DayJan 19, 2026 5:12 pm - The Second City, a renowned comedy troupe, brings its touring show "Laugh Harder Not Smarter" to the McAninch Arts Center on Valentine's Day.
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‘Metamorphoses’ splashes onto York stage with classic tales and modern messagesJan 19, 2026 12:23 pm - York Drama’s production of "Metamorphoses" combines ancient Greek myths with modern themes of change, hope, and love, all performed in and around a large pool of water.
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Happy 15th: Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announces 2026-2027 seasonJan 19, 2026 9:00 am - Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced its 2026-2027 Broadway series Monday. The lineup includes “Mean Girls,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Sunday in the Park With George” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”