Articles filed under Performing Arts
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How TimeLine Theatre snagged the Chicago premiere of Tony-winning 'Oslo'Sep 06, 2019 6:00 am - When "Oslo" won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play, TimeLine Theatre's artistic staff members figured they had little to no chance of presenting the Chicago premiere. Su...
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Theater events: 'An Evening With Steve Cochran' comes to the MetropolisSep 06, 2019 6:00 am - • One day in 1994, President Bill Clinton and former presidents George Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford gathered for the funeral of Richard M. Nixon. Am...
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10 hot tickets: Tool, Fantasia and Home Free on sale this weekendSep 05, 2019 4:00 pm - Jason Nash: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago: comedy. $35. On sale now. (877) 987-6487 or jamusa.com. Tool, Killing Joke: 7:30 p.m. Su...
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Festivals Sept. 6-12: Good Old Days, Festival of the Vine, Elgin Fringe Fest & moreSep 05, 2019 11:30 am - This weekend Festival of the Vine: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, around Fourth and State streets, Geneva. Fea...
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After 30 years, Lenny Kravitz says his music remains 'a reflection of life'Sep 05, 2019 6:00 am - Rocker Lenny Kravitz has put together an impressive resume over the course of the 30 years since his 1989 debut album “Let Love Rule.” As the winner of four consecutive ...
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Female-centered classics dominate Drury Lane's upcoming seasonSep 05, 2019 1:00 am - Female-centered favorites of the musical and comedy variety will dominate Drury Lane Theatre's 2020-2021 season, the Oakbrook Terrace theater announced Thursday. "From ...
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Best Bets: 'Power of Children' in Elmhurst; Northern Illinois Airshow in WaukeganSep 04, 2019 11:00 am - Powerful youth Learn all about the legacies of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Ryan White in "The Power of Children: Making a Difference." The touring exhibit starts this w...
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'Legally Blonde' brings uplifting message to Palatine's Cutting HallSep 04, 2019 7:10 am - Despite its title, "Legally Blonde" has a universal message. The musical, which will be performed from Sept. 6-8 and Sept. 13-15 at Palatine's Cutting Hall Performing Ar...
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Broadway secret: A frequent flyer program for theater fansSep 04, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - This past spring, dance teacher Donna Cory and one of her students took in the new "Oklahoma!" revival on Broadway. They thought the musical was bold and...
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AP Exclusive: R. Kelly's daughter says music 'saved my life'Sep 04, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - For a long time, Buku Abi ran away from pursuing music. Although she is the daughter of one of pop music's most popular and successful singer-songwriters...