Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Albright Community Theatre sets auditions for ‘The Desk Set’Dec 29, 2023 4:20 pm - Albright Community Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “The Desk Set” by William Marchant. Auditions will be 7 p.m. Monday and Sunday, Jan. 7-8, at...
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Best bets: NYE weekend shows from ZEDD, BoDeans, Jeff Dunham, Cedric the Entertainer, Lindsey StirlingDec 28, 2023 12:32 pm - Say farewell to 2023 at one of many concerts happening across the Chicago area this weekend, including ZEDD at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Arcada, Jeff Dunham at the Allsta...
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St. Charles library concert series kicks off new year with flutist Carlyn Lloyd and pianist Jon WarfelDec 27, 2023 6:23 pm - The St. Charles Public Library is resuming its 2023-24 Sunday Concert Series on Sunday, Jan. 7, with a performance by flutist Carlyn Lloyd and pianist Jon Warfel. Their...
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Winter theater forecast: 10 shows to make theater lovers leave their cozy confinesDec 27, 2023 4:33 pm - Even the most ardent theater fans may be reluctant to leave the cozy confines of their home this winter. These 10 shows (including several premieres) opening at suburban...
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How new spaces will help ECC arts students thriveDec 27, 2023 1:03 pm - Elgin Community College is nearing the completion of a yearlong renovation project of the college’s art and design, performing arts, and music production classrooms. The...
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Sound check: I Fight Dragons, The Giving Moon and NYE at The PiazzaDec 27, 2023 10:21 am - The Giving Moon West Suburban genre-twisting alt-rock trio The Giving Moon ‒ Sean Seales, Adam Suto and Nathan Melville ‒ headlines a two-set show at Martyrs’ this w...
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Luther College’s Nordic Choir to perform at Huntley church Jan. 28Dec 26, 2023 8:35 pm - The esteemed Luther College student Nordic Choir will be perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley. The Nor...
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Mike Nussbaum, veteran Chicago stage actor, dies at 99Dec 23, 2023 6:04 pm - Mike Nussbaum, a stalwart of the Chicago theater community, has died at the age of 99. His daughter Karen Nussbaum confirmed the veteran Chicago actor died Saturday morni...
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Theater year in review: First Folio bids farewell, Lookingglass goes on hiatus, Goodman stages blockbusterDec 22, 2023 10:03 am - Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that Steppenwolf Theatre laid off 13 full-time employees. Lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, includi...
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Best bets: Tommy Davidson, Harlem Globetrotters, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and moreDec 20, 2023 10:02 am - Comedian Tommy Davidson (“In Living Color,” “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”) headlines the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, this weeke...