Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Olivia Newton-John postpones Genesee concertMay 09, 2017 1:00 am - Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John ("Grease," "Xanadu") has postponed her May 17 concert at the Genesee Theatre because of a bout of bronchitis, according ...
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Beach Boys' Brian Wilson to bring 'Pet Sounds' to Rosemont TheatreMay 09, 2017 1:00 am - Music legend and founding Beach Boys member Brian Wilson will bring "Pet Sounds - The Final Performances" to the Rosemont Theatre at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Wilson will p...
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Theater events: Genesis Theatricals examines life of Marie Curie in 'The Radiant'May 08, 2017 11:00 pm - 'The Radiant' Shirley Lauro examines the personal life of acclaimed scientist Madame Marie Curie in her 2011 bio-drama "The Radiant." Genesis Theatrical Productions show...
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Review: Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' join up for uplifting bluesMay 08, 2017 7:00 am - Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo', "TajMo" (Concord) The first collaboration by Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' - the trailblazer and his by-now experienced disciple - is an easy listen. It...
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Review: Blondie's 'Pollinator' buzzes with fun hooks, guestsMay 08, 2017 7:00 am - Blondie, "Pollinator" (BMG) Blondie updates their sound of recent years on "Pollinator" by returning to some familiar and successful foundations. Joan Jett joins the ban...
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Making new album an emotional roller coaster for Mary J. BligeMay 08, 2017 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Mary J. Blige may be spitting fireball lyrics about her soon-to-be ex-husband on her new album, but the songs didn't start from a place of anger and hate. ...
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Ravinia Festival 2017 season on saleMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - Tickets for the 2017 Ravinia Festival season go on sale at 5 a.m. Tuesday. There are 59 artists making their festival debut this summer, including Common (June 24), Andr...
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Hello Broadway puts on 'Charlotte's Web' this weekendMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - Hello Broadway Theatre Company will present its spring play, "Charlotte's Web," May 13-14. Performances will be 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran...
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Riverfront Playhouse brings 'Bus Stop' to stageMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - The Riverfront Playhouse presents the romantic comedy "Bus Stop" by William Inge at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, May 5 to June 10, at 11-13 Water Street Mall in Aurora....
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Sunday picks: Hear traditional songs of Africa with children's choirMay 07, 2017 7:22 am - Songs of Africa The African Children's Choir performs African songs and dances, along with spirituals and gospel selections, in a concert at Faith Lutheran Church, 1745 ...