Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94Feb 09, 2023 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of "Walk on By," "Do...
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Steel Beam Theatre to put on 'Miscast Cabaret' Feb. 17-18Feb 08, 2023 10:00 pm - Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles will present "Miscast Cabaret" on Feb. 17-18. In a miscast cabaret, performers select roles they wouldn't normally be considered for wi...
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Sound check: Don't snooze on Saturday's SNUZFEST; Bitter Jester applications are openFeb 08, 2023 5:00 am - SNÜZFEST 2023 Break out the PJs! SNÜZFEST is back this weekend with its annual punk-rock pajama party. This year's edition at Chicago's Beat Kitchen features some of the...
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Spotlight: Citadel Theatre examines a matter of faith in 'The Christians'Feb 08, 2023 5:00 am - Breach of faith? The well-loved pastor of a Christian megachurch causes an uproar in his congregation when he announces he no longer believes in hell in "The Christians,...
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Best Bets: Josh Turner, Chicago Auto Show, Long Grove Cocoa CrawlFeb 08, 2023 5:00 am - Josh Turner's hits Country star Josh Turner brings his Southern charm to Waukegan's Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St. The actor, six-time Country Music Awards winner ...
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Shining Light and Symbiosis Arts to host 'Be Our Guest' special needs benefit March 11Feb 07, 2023 10:00 pm - On Saturday, March 11, Shining Light/Children of Mary, a local nonprofit helping those in crisis situations, is hosting its third annual "Be Our Guest" fundraiser in con...
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Elgin teen dazzles judges with the sounds of her harpFeb 07, 2023 10:00 pm - Miriam Kessler recently won first place in the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's Senior Division of the Walgreens National Concerto Competition. The competition attr...
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What happened to Nora? Theatre of Western Springs presents 'A Doll's House, Part Two'Feb 07, 2023 10:00 pm - The Theatre of Western Springs continues its 94th season with its second Forum production, "A Doll's House, Part Two," by Lucas Hnath. It is set 15 years after the endi...
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Things to do Feb. 10-16: Chicago Auto Show, Long Grove Cocoa Crawl, Norge Winter Ski Jump & moreFeb 07, 2023 5:00 am - Ongoing "Big Fish": 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, with select 1 p.m. Thursday shows, thr...
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New to streaming this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'Feb 07, 2023 5:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week....