Articles filed under Performing Arts
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On Broadway, a playwright becomes an actor, saving a showDec 24, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Keenan Scott II made his Broadway acting debut this week in 'œThoughts of a Colored Man,'ť which is a remarkable milestone. It's even more remarkable whe...
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New Year's concerts: Suburban, Chicago venues counting down to the new yearDec 24, 2021 5:00 am - As we celebrate this weekend's holidays, the new year lies in wait just around the corner. If you don't already have your plans set, here are some of the big shows in su...
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New Philharmonic streaming New Year's Eve concert from College of DuPageDec 24, 2021 12:00 am - The New Philharmonic is offering online streaming options for its popular New Year's Eve Concert. Viewers at home can watch a virtual livestream of the 1:30 p.m. concert...
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Hey Nonny hitting pause on bistro after New Year's, postponing shows through Jan. 27Dec 23, 2021 4:00 pm - It's the most wonderful time of the year. But it's also a time to be safe. Out of an abundance of caution with an eye toward the recent spread of the omicron COVID-19 v...
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'Dishwasher Dreams' at Writers Theatre chronicles one family's pursuit of the American dreamDec 23, 2021 9:00 am - “Dishwasher Dreams” - ★ ★ ½ A celebration is underway at Writers Theatre that has nothing to do with the season. Rooted in perseverance and the pursuit of the American d...
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Joffrey Ballet's 'Nutcracker' canceled due to breakthrough COVID-19 casesDec 23, 2021 12:00 am - The Joffrey Ballet has canceled the remainder of its 2021 run of "The Nutcracker" due to breakthrough cases of COVID-19 within the company. Five remaining performances ...
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Spotlight: Zanies Rosemont, Laugh Out Loud serve up post-holiday chucklesDec 22, 2021 10:00 pm - Post-holiday chuckles Chicago native Jim Flannigan, who co-hosts the podcast "All Over the Place" with Pat McGann, headlines a post-Christmas show at Rosemont's Zanies, ...
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Reza Salazar, from surviving clown to Broadway actorDec 22, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - As part of the cast of 'œClyde's,'ť Reza Salazar does eight performances a week at the Hayes Theater on Broadway alongside award-winning Uzo Aduba and ot...
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Things to do Dec. 24-30: Holiday festivals, light shows, performances and moreDec 22, 2021 5:00 am - Note: Events are subject to change because of COVID-19 restrictions or because the event has sold out. Call ahead or check the website before you go. Festivals Light Up ...
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Metropolis cancels 'A Christmas Carol' performances in response to breakthrough COVID-19 caseDec 22, 2021 12:00 am - The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre canceled the remaining performances of "A Christmas Carol" in response to a breakthrough case of COVID-19 among its fully vaccinate...