Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Finding her niche: ‘Happy accident’ inspired Wood Dale actress/puppeteer’s careerJan 17, 2024 12:32 pm - Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer for Drury Lane Theatre’s recent “Cinderella” revival. She was hired to sing and dance. But when director/choreographer Amber Mak in...
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Spotlight: Goodman, Dana Delany premiere thriller inspired by real lifeJan 17, 2024 10:49 am - The relationship that developed between Emmy Award-winning actress Dana Delany and a 13-year-old fan she met through social media inspired Goodman Theatre’s “Highway Patr...
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Playhouse 38 invites community to 10th anniversary celebrationJan 16, 2024 9:31 pm - Geneva community theater is seeking past performers & curating memories in advance of event
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Are divorce albums breaking new ground? Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini make the caseJan 16, 2024 3:29 pm - When the 2024 Grammy nominations were announced, one thing was immediately apparent: Women outpaced men in the major categories. The leading artists — superstars like SZA...
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Good News Sunday: Des Plaines actor’s ‘full circle moment’ comes with lead role in Porchlight’s ‘Anything Goes’Jan 14, 2024 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: “Anything Goes,” Cole Porter’s 1934 tuner...
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‘I knew I had to come and do a show here’: St. Charles native returns to perform at Moonlight TheatreJan 12, 2024 6:45 am - A stroll through downtown St. Charles last summer with his friend Keith Orland brought back plenty of childhood memories for professional magician Terry Evanswood. It als...
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‘A real pro:’ Downers Grove youngster makes Lyric Opera debut in ‘Champion’Jan 10, 2024 9:13 am - For her budding theater career, Naya Rosalie James has older sister Vivian to thank. Watching her sibling perform inspired the Downers Grove 11-year-old to pursue acting....
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Stay warm with live music and crafting projects at Gail Borden LibraryJan 09, 2024 9:05 pm - Warm up your winter with live music or a creative craft project! These programs take place at the Main Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin, Rakow Branch, 2751 W. Bowes Ro...
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Spotlight: Lifeline Theatre promotes storytellers, artists at annual Fillet of Solo FestivalJan 09, 2024 1:42 pm - Fillet of Solo Fest Lifeline Theatre hosts its 27th annual Fillet of Solo Festival celebrating Chicago-area storytellers, solo artists and collectives whose performa...
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Sound check: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks tix; SEMPLE, Ike ReillyJan 09, 2024 10:09 am - Piano Mac Billy Joel, the Piano Man, and Fleetwood Mac’s Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks paired up to recently announce a summer tour stop Friday, ...