Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Harry Blizzard remembered for his contributions to Elgin college, orchestrasOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - Harry Blizzard, a founding board member of both Elgin Community College and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, died over the weekend at age 94. "Everybody in our community kn...
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Feder: WTTW documentary recalls how Chicago gave birth to improvOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - From the Compass Players at the University of Chicago to The Second City, Chicago has been synonymous with improvisational comedy for decades. But few know the real stor...
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Paramount Theatre revises its 2022 Bold Series at renovated Copley TheatreOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - The Paramount Theatre's 2020 plans to launch its new four-show Bold Series at the intimate Copley Theatre in Aurora were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But now a revi...
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Country star Luke Bryan to host CMA AwardsOct 18, 2021 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country music star Luke Bryan has taken home the top prize at the CMA Awards, but he'll step into a larger role when he hosts the awards show in ...
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Posthumous Chuck Berry live album to be released in DecemberOct 18, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Dualtone Records is marking the birthday of Chuck Berry by announcing the release of a live album from the late rock 'n roll legend. 'œLive From Blueberr...
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McCartney, Swift to induct new members into rock hallOct 18, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift will induct newcomers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during its annual ceremony, set for Cleveland on Oct. 30. McCar...
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Soul Train Awards headed to Apollo for the first timeOct 18, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The annual 'œSoul Train Awards'ť will be presented for the first time at New York City's Apollo Theater, the legendary Harlem performance venue, as two i...
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Alice Cooper talks tap dancing, snakes onstage and his diaryOct 18, 2021 6:00 am - During the pandemic, shock rocker Alice Cooper replaced touring with tap dancing. The 73-year-old rock icon went from touring with Queen and playing to crowds of 95,000 ...
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Chita Rivera reflects on Chicago award and long Broadway careerOct 18, 2021 1:00 am - Chita Rivera has received plenty of accolades over the course of her 70-year performing career, among them: three Tony Awards (including 2018's lifetime achievement awar...
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Glenbard West Theatre to put on 'Midsummer Jersey' Oct. 21-24Oct 17, 2021 11:00 pm - Glenbard West Theatre will present its fall comedy, "Midsummer Jersey," by Ken Ludwig. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 21 and 22, as well as...