Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Drury Lane rocks and bops down memory lane with its revival of 'Grease'Apr 21, 2023 1:00 pm - “Grease” - ★ ★ ½ Walking to my car Thursday after the opening of “Grease” at Drury Lane Theatre, I overheard a young man discussing the musical with a companion. “She ...
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A visit to the 'Last Stop Motel' highlights mental health in new Take the Reins videoApr 21, 2023 9:00 am - The greatest gift Take the Reins gives listeners is the band's ability to turn anything - even the darker sides of relationship issues, isolation and mental health strug...
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Spotlight: Thriller 'D.O.A.' opens at Steel Beam while 'Big River' musical takes stage at Mercury TheaterApr 21, 2023 6:00 am - Theater noir Steel Beam Theatre presents "D.O.A.," a thriller adapted by Elizabeth Lovelady from the screenplay of the 1949 film about an accountant named Frank Bigelow ...
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WT Productions to host interactive 'Murder's Day' dinner theater fundraiserApr 20, 2023 11:00 pm - It would be the typical Mother's Day dinner, but this family is anything but typical. Mom has to celebrate a week early because her five offbeat children can never agree...
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Cornet soloist Amy Nelson to perform with Sun City Concert BandApr 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Guest artist Amy Nelson will be featured at the May 4 and 6 performances of the Sun City Concert Band. Nelson will play the famed cornet solo "Variations on The Carniva...
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Marriott Theatre delivers major league revival of Triple-A tuner 'Damn Yankees'Apr 20, 2023 1:00 pm - “Damn Yankees” - ★ ★ ★ The reminder to shut off cellphones that preceded Wednesday's opening of Marriott Theatre's “Damn Yankees” came with an unexpected postscript. “P...
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Following stroke, Lucinda Williams back with book, album and two tour dates at FitzGerald'sApr 20, 2023 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Lucinda Williams is returning to the spotlight this spring with an autobiography, a new album and concert appearances around the world, including two sold out...
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Sound check: International Pop Overthrow sets the stage for more than 60 artistsApr 19, 2023 6:00 am - International Pop Overthrow Marking its 20th year in Chicago, International Pop Overthrow takes over the Montrose Saloon for nine days of festival vibes and some of the ...
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Best bets: Lady A, 'The Office' Reunion, Winger, Pat McGann, Chicago Dance CrashApr 19, 2023 6:00 am - 'Homerathon' The National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago, hosts a public reading in its entirety of “The Odyssey” - Homer's epic poem tracing the post-Troj...
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Hadley Jr. High eighth-grade band to perform world premiere of 'Stronger Together'Apr 18, 2023 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, May 16, the Hadley Junior High School eighth-grade bands will perform the world premiere of "Stronger Together" by renowned composer and educator Timothy Loe...