Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Review: The Shins harness 'Heartworms' on playful 5th albumMar 07, 2017 6:00 am - The Shins, "Heartworms" (Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records) James Mercer takes the helm on "Heartworms," producing The Shins' fifth album and shaping the band's style an...
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'Hamilton' US tour led by actor who vows a 'gritty' takeMar 07, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - You may not particularly recall Nov. 16, but Broadway actor Michael Luwoye will never forget it. It was a Wednesday and he certainly earned his salary th...
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Theater events: 2nd Act Players premieres one-act play winnersMar 07, 2017 5:00 am - Backstage comedy BrightSide Theatre's sixth season continues with a revival of Ken Ludwig's comedy "Moon Over Buffalo" about fading Broadway veterans George and Cha...
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MCC to host woodwinds concert SundayMar 06, 2017 10:00 pm - McHenry County College will feature the woodwind quintet Winds Off the Lake during the popular Second Sunday Concert on March 12 in the Luecht Conference Center, 8900 Ro...
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Paramount's 'Superstar' to feature black castMar 06, 2017 2:00 pm - Paramount Theatre in Aurora announced Monday its revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar" will feature an all-black cast. Broadway veteran Destan Owens ("Chicago," "Rent"...
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'La La Land,' in live concert form, coming to Hollywood BowlMar 06, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Live from Los Angeles, it's "La La Land" live! Lionsgate announced Monday that "La La Land In Concert: A Live-to-Film Celebration" will come to the Holly...
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Music Review: Seela sings of spiritual faith and doubtMar 06, 2017 6:00 am - Seela, "Track You Down" (Self-released) Here's a lyric from Seela Misra that some metal band would be wise to steal: "You've got the devil cold-cocked in the mouth." See...
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Harry Potter play gets 11 Olivier Awards nominationsMar 06, 2017 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Magical adventure "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" leads the race for British theater's Olivier Awards , with nominations in 11 categories including bes...
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Review: Colin Hay makes Nashville pit stop on 'Fierce Mercy'Mar 06, 2017 6:00 am - Colin Hay, "Fierce Mercy" (Compass Records) Colin Hay's pop skills get a Nashville customization on "Fierce Mercy," a frequently introspective album that ranks among the...
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From waitress to 'Hedwig': Chicago actress makes quite a move up the acting ladderMar 06, 2017 5:00 am - Former Chicago actress Hannah Corneau can't wait to return to the Windy City in the hit 1998 adults-only rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” It's Corneau's first m...