Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Theater spotlight: Griffin Theatre presents two tales of war on stageApr 06, 2018 6:00 am - Modern love Steel Beam Theatre presents the relationship revue "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," which examines romance in all its incarnations from first date, ...
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Weekend picks: Andy Woodhull brings Midwestern comedy to Rosemont ZaniesApr 06, 2018 6:00 am - Midwestern man Indiana native Andy Woodhull shares his brand of Midwestern standup comedy at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $22 ...
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Hey Nonny gastropub/music room liquor license approvedApr 06, 2018 1:00 am - In a sign that the opening is not far away, gastropub/music room Hey Nonny has received approval of a liquor license for its location now under renovation in downtown Ar...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsApr 06, 2018 1:00 am - Welcome spring with a colorful fest in Naperville, catch a classic musical in Oakbrook Terrace or lighten up with a comedy show in Waukegan. Here are five ideas for the ...
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra to host open house April 15Apr 05, 2018 11:00 pm - The Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra will hold its annual open house event for prospective student musicians on Sunday, April 15, at the Elgin Community College Arts Cente...
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'This Evil Thing,' a one-man play about pacifism, comes to Elgin FridayApr 05, 2018 11:00 pm - Michael Mears, an acclaimed actor from the UK, will present "This Evil Thing," a unique play about two men who said no to war in England during World War I. The playwrig...
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Review: Faustina Masigat shows she's a singular voiceApr 05, 2018 7:00 am - Faustina Masigat, "Faustina Masigat" (Mama Bird) Faustina Masigat leans in on her debut album. The Oregon songwriter's breathy alto sometimes drops to a near whisper, an...
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Dylan, Kesha change pronouns in songs to honor LGBTQ couplesApr 05, 2018 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Bob Dylan, Kesha and St. Vincent have reimagined popular love songs to honor the LGBTQ community, and the singers are doing it by switching pronouns. The...
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Jacobs High School to put on Thorton Wilder's 'Our Town' April 13-14Apr 04, 2018 11:00 pm - Jacobs High School will present "Our Town" at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in the auditorium, 2601 Bunker Hill Drive in Algonquin. Ticke...
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Ilaiyaraaja performs in ChicagoApr 04, 2018 11:00 pm - A much-awaited dream came true when musical maestro Ilaiyaraaja performed live with the Budapest Symphony Orchestra from Hungary and Indian classical musicians on Saturd...