Articles filed under Performing Arts
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A family tree of Batavia music sprouts during Mendelssohn's ElijahApr 22, 2022 6:00 am - Marilynn Whitney knew she would have to pay full attention to the three-hour-plus operatic presentation of Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah to grasp the Biblical prophet's sto...
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Schaumburg Library hosts online presentations by 3 authors in MayApr 22, 2022 6:00 am - Schaumburg Township District Library will host upcoming Zoom presentations by three acclaimed authors - Michelle Zauner on May 18 and both Jessamine Chan and Emily Malon...
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Spotlight: 'Naperville' comes home courtesy of Buffalo Theatre EnsembleApr 22, 2022 6:00 am - Coming home Buffalo Theatre Ensemble concludes its season with a revival of "Naperville." Written by Naperville native Mat Smart, the play is about an adult son who retu...
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Widescreen: There's another chance to see Danny Elfman's buzzy, 'Batman'-meets-Boingo Coachella concert onlineApr 22, 2022 6:00 am - If you know the name Danny Elfman, it's either as the frontman for off-kilter '80s rock band Oingo Boingo or as the composer of memorable film scores, most notably for T...
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Naperville Glee Club puts on spring concertApr 22, 2022 1:00 am - The Naperville Men's Glee Club will be performing its spring concert "Hope Springs Eternal" on Sunday, April 24. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. at Community Christian ...
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Elmhurst Choral Union performs Mozart concert SundayApr 22, 2022 1:00 am - The Elmhurst Choral Union is celebrating new beginnings, wonder, and spring at the "Majestic Mozart" concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24, in Hammerschmidt Chapel at Elmhu...
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Glenbard North to stage 'Chicago: High School Edition' April 28-30Apr 21, 2022 11:00 pm - Glenbard North High School's theater program will present their spring musical, "Chicago: High School Edition," with book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander...
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Learn how the pipe organ works at Wheaton church May 1Apr 21, 2022 11:00 pm - Do you want to know how a pipe organ works, and how it makes all those different sounds? Organist Kevin Lange will lead an adult education class on Sunday, May 1, follo...
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'A refreshed vision': Northlight Theatre announces 2022-2023 seasonApr 21, 2022 11:00 pm - E. Faye Butler, Cody Estle and Marti Lyons are among the Chicago-area directors Northlight Theatre tapped to helm productions during its 2022-23 season, which artistic d...
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'Sound of Music' sings: Casting key to the success of the beloved tuner's Marriott revivalApr 21, 2022 1:45 pm - “The Sound of Music” - ★ ★ ★ When it comes to a successful production of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's “The Sound of Music,” casting is key. The role of Maria,...