Articles filed under Performing Arts
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New roller skating-inspired tuner 'Skates' needs finessingJun 09, 2022 11:30 am - “Skates” - ★ ½ One thing going for “Skates,” the new, nostalgia-fueled, pandemic-delayed tuner that opened Sunday at Chicago's historic Studebaker Theater, is that it pr...
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Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the yearJun 09, 2022 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Grammys are adding a special song for social change award and five new categories including songwriter of the year, giving the Recording Academy a...
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Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck announce new joint album, '18'Jun 09, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Fresh off his legal battle with his ex-wife, Johnny Depp has announced that he and legendary guitarist Jeff Beck will release an album of mostly covers n...
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Sound check: Ivy Ford, Toronzo Cannon kick off Blues and Brews FridayJun 09, 2022 6:00 am - Blues and Brews For three nights, The Venue showcases some of what makes Chicago blues so hot with its annual outdoor Blues and Brews festival. Ivy Ford kicks off F...
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Reilly Downes balances a zest for life with introspective honesty on her country-influenced debut 'Spent'Jun 09, 2022 6:00 am - Reilly Downes came to Chicago for the musical theater, but she stayed for the music scene. This week, the solo artist, raised in the heart of Texas Hill Country, dr...
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Camp Broadcast benefit show brings Nashville artists to Joe's LiveJun 09, 2022 6:00 am - Radio broadcaster Sam Alex is bringing a taste of Nashville country to Rosemont next week. Alex, a Hoffman Estates High School grad who recently moved back from Tenness...
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'Shine the light': Ariana DeBose talks about hosting Sunday's Tony AwardsJun 09, 2022 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Tony Award host and theater veteran Ariana DeBose says this year's telecast will spread its arms wider than just Broadway's stars and celebrate the unsung her...
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Husband-and-wife Joffrey Ballet dancers to retire, take on teaching roles in Highland ParkJun 09, 2022 1:00 am - Just like elite athletes, ballet dancers face a physical time limit with their professional careers. Many dancers end up transitioning to teaching to share the wealth of...
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Johnny Depp, Jeff Beck announce new joint albumJun 09, 2022 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Fresh off his legal battle with his ex-wife, Johnny Depp has announced that he and legendary guitarist Jeff Beck will release an album of mostly covers next m...
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Spotlight: Chicago premiere of 'Life After' debuts at GoodmanJun 08, 2022 11:00 pm - All-star revival An ensemble made up of Chicago theater all-stars and an all-female creative team partner for Drury Lane Theatre's revival of "Steel Magnolias," Robert ...