Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Review: Robertson looks back at The Band in 'Sinematic'Sep 17, 2019 7:00 am - Robbie Robertson, "Sinematic" (UMe) Robbie Robertson, the former lead songwriter and guitar player for The Band, taps into his love of films for "Sinematic," his first n...
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Review: Emeli Sandé returns with anthems for the every daySep 17, 2019 7:00 am - Emeli Sandé, "Real Life" (Capitol Records) Emeli Sandé's music has always leaned into the epic. Her clear, full voice powers sweeping anthems, most of which seem perfe...
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Steve Martin's bluegrass award faces uncertain futureSep 17, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - One morning last week in Boston, Victor Furtado woke up to a mailman's knock. He was handed a little unmarked package. "I opened it up here in my apartme...
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Local acts, national headliners fired up for Punk the Burbs 3 in LisleSep 17, 2019 6:00 am - It started with a Facebook group. “Chicago's suburbs have a great (music) scene,” said Caitlin Edwards, singer and guitarist with ska band Bumsy and the Moochers. “A lo...
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Best bets: 'Minefaire' returns to Schaumburg and Micky Dolenz sings in St. CharlesSep 17, 2019 6:00 am - Blocky adventure Fans young and old of the video game "Minecraft" won't want to miss the return of "Minefaire: The Ultimate Minecraft Experience." The convention feature...
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Theater spotlight: Sept. 11-inspired 'The Mercy Seat' opens in ElginSep 17, 2019 6:00 am - Aftermath The newly formed Beacon Productions stages "The Mercy Seat," a Neil LaBute play inspired by the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Set on Sept. 12, 2001, LaBut...
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Elton John-scored 'Devil Wears Prada' musical set to premiere in Chicago in 2020Sep 17, 2019 1:00 am - The Broadway-bound musical "The Devil Wears Prada" has its sights set on a Chicago world premiere next summer. "The Devil Wears Prada" will feature a score by Sir Elton...
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'Dancing With the Stars' premiere: Ranking all contestants from best to worstSep 16, 2019 11:00 pm - "Dancing With the Stars" had more controversy than usual leading up to its Season 28 premiere Monday night. Last month, when ABC announced that President Donald Trump's ...
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Steppenwolf's basketball drama 'The Great Leap' impresses, though script misses a few shotsSep 16, 2019 7:00 pm - “The Great Leap” - ★ ★ ★ The personal becomes very political in Lauren Yee's 2018 basketball drama “The Great Leap,” now receiving a strong Chicago premiere by Steppenwo...
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Major-league talent makes for Paramount's winning 'Newsies'Sep 16, 2019 9:00 am - “Newsies” - ★ ★ ★ ½ It's getting a bit late in the season for a baseball reference, but it applies in the case of Paramount Theatre's “Newsies,” the ever-timely tuner th...