Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Elgin High Band a mainstay of community eventsApr 04, 2018 11:00 pm - For more than a century, the Elgin High School band has been a mainstay of community events and parades, such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July ceremonie...
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Why Rainn Wilson almost didn't take role in Steppenwolf's 'The Doppelganger'Apr 04, 2018 12:00 pm - Last year, Steppenwolf Theatre Company made a pie-in-the-sky offer to Hollywood actor Rainn Wilson to star in “The Doppelgänger (an international farce).” The world-prem...
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Review: Pop, country stars cover Elton John & Bernie TaupinApr 04, 2018 7:00 am - Various Artists, "Revamp" (Island Records); Various Artists, "Restoration" (UMG Nashville) Considering the quality of the songwriting partnership combining Elton John's ...
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Review: Kylie Minogue puts on cowboy boots for a country CDApr 04, 2018 7:00 am - Kylie Minogue, "Golden" (BMG) It was bound to happen eventually. Don't even pretend to be surprised: Kylie Minogue, the pop goddess from Australia, has gone country. Hey...
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Heart singer Ann Wilson brings career-spanning show to Arcada TheatreApr 04, 2018 6:00 am - “Barracuda,” the blistering anti-sexism hit from the band Heart, sounds like it could have emerged from the anger of today's #MeToo movement. It was written more than 40...
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Weekly picks: Michael Bolton croons at the ArcadaApr 04, 2018 6:00 am - Romantic crooning Swoon to the sweet singing of Grammy Award-winner Michael Bolton when he performs in concert on Wednesday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. C...
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10 hot tickets: Ringo Starr, Rascal Flatts, Counting Crows on sale this weekApr 04, 2018 6:00 am - B96 Pepsi Summer Bash: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont: pop/rock. $55-$75. On sale 10 a.m. Friday, April 6. (800) 745-300...
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First Folio's 'Mary's Wedding' a touching drama of love and lossApr 04, 2018 6:00 am - “Mary's Wedding” - ★ ★ ★ To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, First Folio Theatre in Oak Brook goes out on a limb with the intimate two-actor ...
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Gladys Knight, George Thorogood coming to AuroraApr 04, 2018 1:00 am - George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Gladys Knight are among the acts coming to Aurora's RiverEdge Park this summer. Thorogood, with special guest Foghat, will perform ...
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'Lean On Me: The Brotherhood of Rock and Roll' comes to ECC Arts Center April 7Apr 03, 2018 11:00 pm - On Saturday, April 7, the Elgin Community College Arts Center presents the national touring production of "Lean On Me: The Brotherhood of Rock and Roll" featuring Michae...