Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Sounding off on growing opera 'look-ism'Nov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Everyone knows the unflattering American catchphrase, "It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings." But nowadays several overweight opera singers are nervously eyeing a risin...
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'New' circus star clowns rings around them allNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - When Bello Nock's name last crossed this column he was performing in the acclaimed, one-ring, Big Apple Circus. That was nearly 10 years ago. Now he is back in town, hea...
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Auditions, arts agendaNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - • The Prospect Players hold auditions for a new musical revue called "A Run-Through for Angels" from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 at Unity Church, 259 E. Central, Des Pla...
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Clarkson's come a long way from Idol daysNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Judging by the sagging careers of Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks, being crowned an "American Idol" carries with it the curse of being a short-term curiosity with long-t...
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Bell's bluesNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Judging by his guitar playing, Lurrie Bell must be feeling good. On "Let's Talk About Love" (Aria B.G.), his new album, the Chicago native and blues guitarist makes note...
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Peeved? Provoked? Check out the Complaints ChoirNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - From gripes and protestations, the Complaints Choir creates entertaining (and unburdening) music this weekend when the ensemble makes its U.S. debut at the Museum of Con...
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'The Cook' mostly good, but recipe needs a little workNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - So much of what playwright Eduardo Machado cooks up in this play is delicious, but it has one notable flaw that creates an off taste. Still, there's a lot of ...
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It's a cruel word, Britney lamentsOct 31, 2007 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- Britney Spears defended her parenting and chastised her critics, lamenting "how cruel our world can be," in a brief interview on Ryan Seacrest's radio sho...
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McCartney's ex-wife says she fears for her lifeOct 31, 2007 11:00 pm - LONDON -- Heather Mills McCartney accused Paul McCartney of failing to protect her and their 3-year-old daughter, Beatrice, from abuse, which she says ranges from lies a...
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Soprano's swan song at RaviniaOct 31, 2007 11:00 pm - The Ravinia Festival will present Kiri Te Kanawa as its Gala Benefit Evening guest star on July 19, 2008, in the internationally renowned soprano's final Chicago-area ap...