Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Best bets: Disney on Ice returns, Griffin, Cleve Carney museums debut new exhibitionsJan 14, 2026 7:38 am - This week Disney on Ice returns to Allstate Arena and the United Center, The Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry debut new exhibitions, and suburban venues celebrate Elvis Presley and doo-wop.
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Les Ballets Trockadero to bring ballet with a twist to ECC Arts CenterJan 13, 2026 7:52 pm - Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo brings its all-male troupe to the ECC Arts Center on Jan. 31, offering a mix of virtuosic pointe work and parody of classical ballet favorites.
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Concerts Jan. 16-22: Hairbanger’s Ball, Puddle of Mudd, Stone Temple Pilots and moreJan 13, 2026 4:47 pm - Upcoming concerts include Hairbanger’s Ball at the Arcada Theatre, Puddle of Mudd and Stone Temple Pilots, both at the Genesee Theatre, and more.
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Things to do Jan. 16-22: Winterfest, MLK Day events, Chicagoland Fishing Expo and moreJan 13, 2026 9:14 am - Make plans for Palatine Winterfest, Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, the Chicagoland Fishing Expo and more.
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GreenMan Theatre Storytellers present ‘Travel Stories’ in trio of performancesJan 12, 2026 10:45 am - GreenMan Theatre Storytellers will present “Travel Stories” through storytelling performances exploring journeys, both real and imaginary.
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Spotlight: Marriott revives ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ while Metropolis stages a concert version of ‘Oliver!’Jan 12, 2026 10:41 am - This week’s theater openings include Marriott’s revival of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s concert version of “Oliver!,” Goodman Theatre’s showcase of in-progress plays and the eighth Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
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Audition for Playhouse 38 comedy ‘The Inseparables’Jan 09, 2026 11:55 pm - Auditions are being held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the comedy "The Inseparables" at Geneva Park District's Playhouse 38.
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Magical Starlight Theatre presents ‘Shrek: The Musical’Jan 07, 2026 11:39 am - Magical Starlight Theatre presents "Shrek: The Musical" on Jan. 9-11 and 16-18 at Naperville Central High School, featuring a cast that has been rehearsing since October.
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League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, presents Chicago Theatre Week 2026 Feb. 5-15Jan 07, 2026 10:40 am - Tickets are on sale now for Chicago Theatre Week, an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theater-going in Chicago, during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets. Chicago Theatre Week 2026 will take place Feb. 5-15.
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Passion reignited: Timely satire ‘Eureka Day’ lures TimeLine co-founder and artistic director back to actingJan 07, 2026 8:39 am - TimeLine Theatre co-founder and artistic director PJ Powers returns to the stage after 11 years to co-star in TimeLine and Broadway in Chicago’s production of the Tony Award-winning play “Eureka Day.”