Articles filed under Performing Arts
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'Billy Elliot' scores 15 Tony nominationsMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- "Billy Elliot," the tale of a British coal miner's son who dreams of becoming a dancer, has the potential of winning a record number of 2009 Tony Awards, hon...
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Judge: C-Murder can stay under house arrestMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - GRETNA, La. -- A Louisiana judge has denied a request by prosecutors to send rapper Corey "C-Murder" Miller to jail until his August trial on a second-degree murder char...
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'Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy' coming to AuroraMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - After playing a prime engagement on Broadway, "Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy" jumps back into the Chicago area with a stop at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., A...
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White Stripes drummer Meg White to wed this yearMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - DETROIT -- A publicist for The White Stripes says drummer Meg White is engaged to musician Jackson Smith, the son of punk singer Patti Smith and late MC5 guitarist Fred ...
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Wilco ex-member sues Tweedy for royaltiesMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - A former member of Wilco is suing the band's lead singer, claiming he's owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with the group. Jay Bennett also ...
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Wilco ex-member sues Tweedy for royaltiesMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - A former member of Wilco is suing the band's lead singer, claiming he's owed royalties for songs during his seven years and five albums with the group. Jay Bennett also ...
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Dead keep on truckin' at Allstate Arena showMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - First, the caveat. I am not a Grateful Dead "fan." I have been known to poke fun at the 20-minute guitar solo. And there is a certain breed of Deadhead, let's call him ...
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Wilco singer denies claims in royalties lawsuitMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - The lead singer of Wilco is disputing the claims in a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed by a former band member who says he's owed royalties. Former Wilco member Jay Benn...
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'1776' another big triumph for MOSMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - BRAVO! to the cast and crew of Music On Stage's recent presentation of "1776" at Cutting Hall in Palatine. This was an outstanding production visually, and the vocals we...
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Brilliant 'History Boys' puts education to the testMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - The folks at TimeLine Theatre know how to generate a buzz. Securing the rights to the Chicago-area premiere of Alan Bennett's "The History Boys" was something of a coup...