Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Weekend picks: New Jersey comedian Bret Ernst plays Pheasant RunFeb 17, 2018 6:23 am - Jersey native Ernst Comedian Bret Ernst ("This is Not Happening," "Beer League") returns to perform a series of standup gigs at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Ma...
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Drake touts giveaways, urges fans to do something nice, tooFeb 17, 2018 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Drake wants to spread the love, and he's challenging his fans to do the same. The new video for the rap star's single, "God's Plan," announces upfront th...
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'Love Never Dies' a beautifully sung yet unnecessary 'Phantom' sequelFeb 16, 2018 2:30 pm - “Love Never Dies” - ★ ★ ½ There's no denying that “Love Never Dies” boasts lush melodies, beautiful designs and impassioned performances. Yet composer Andrew Lloyd Webbe...
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Poignant performances propel Writers' 'Moon for the Misbegotten'Feb 16, 2018 12:00 pm - “A Moon for the Misbegotten” - ★ ★ ★ ★ For the first time since its 1992 debut at a Glencoe bookstore, Writers Theatre has staged a Eugene O'Neill play. It took 26 yea...
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Janelle Monae's album trailer to air before 'Black Panther'Feb 16, 2018 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Janelle Monae's trailer for her new album and film will get a boost when it airs in theaters ahead of "Black Panther" on Friday. The teaser for "Dirty Co...
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The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes StoreFeb 16, 2018 6:00 am - iTunes Official Music Charts for the week ending February 15, 2018: Top Songs 1. God's Plan, Drake 2. Meant to Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line), Bebe Rexha 3. Perfect, Ed...
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Metropolis' revival of so-so 'Boeing-Boeing' benefits from able castFeb 16, 2018 5:00 am - “Boeing Boeing” - ★ ★ ½ Within moments of “Boeing-Boeing” taking off, it's all too apparent where this French farce will touch down. Marc Camoletti's innocuous 1962 pla...
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Weekend picks: Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town tour to AllstateFeb 16, 2018 5:00 am - Country power The Grammy Award-winning country band Little Big Town ("Pontoon," "Girl Crush") headlines "The Breakers Tour" with Kacey Musgraves and Midland tonight at t...
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South Barrington expects summer opening for Rascal Flatts, Hampton SocialFeb 16, 2018 12:00 am - Construction is underway in South Barrington for a popular country music band's establishment and an East Coast-style restaurant. Rascal Flatts Bar and Grill will be...
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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbsFeb 16, 2018 12:00 am - Get inspired by a home show in Arlington Heights, marvel at circus feats in Grayslake or rock out with the Gin Blossoms in St. Charles. Here are five ideas for the weeke...