Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Pure magic: ‘Frozen’ regional premiere a triumph for Paramount TheatreNov 14, 2024 6:47 am - Paramount theatergoers should prepare to be dazzled by the Aurora theater’s marvelous regional premiere of Disney’s “Frozen.”
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Concerts Nov. 15-21: Kenny G, Nielsen Trust, Jess Williamson and moreNov 13, 2024 10:39 am - Upcoming concerts this week include Kenny G, Nielsen Trust featuring Rick Nielsen, Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker, Shemekia Copeland, Jess Williamson, Rod Wave and more.
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Best Bets: Chicago Botanic Garden, Morton Arboretum light up the nightNov 12, 2024 5:27 pm - Annual light displays shine bright at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Morton Arboretum starting this weekend. Plus, the Grand Kyiv Ballet performs “The Nutcracker” and country music artist Phil Vasser headlines the Raue.
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Spotlight: Jeff winner in concert at Lincolnshire’s Marriott TheatreNov 12, 2024 4:14 pm - Kaitlyn Davis, who earned a Jeff Award for her performance as Carole King in Marriott Theatre’s revival of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” returns to the theater with her solo show, “Songs From the Bench.”
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Things to do Nov. 15-21: Morton’s IllumiBrew, Brookfield Zoo’s Reindeer Run and moreNov 11, 2024 5:25 pm - Mark your calendar for the Morton Arboretum’s IllumiBrew kicking off Illumination: Tree Lights, Brookfield Zoo’s Reindeer Run, Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s “Hansel and Gretel,” Mini Comic Con and more happening this week.
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Pitchfork Music Festival won’t return to Chicago in 2025Nov 11, 2024 3:30 pm - Pitchfork Music Festival, long a staple on Chicago’s big summer music fest scene, announced Monday that it will not be returning to Chicago in 2025. In a social media pos...
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Metea Valley Theatre tells the story of young wizards in ‘Puffs’Nov 11, 2024 10:37 am - Metea Valley High School Theatre students are putting on an over-the-top ode to the Harry Potter world of wizardry with their fall play, "Puffs!" on Nov. 14-16.
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GreenMan Theatre’s ‘The Cover of Life’ spotlights three young women in World War IINov 08, 2024 11:42 pm - Ticket sales continue for GreenMan Theatre Troupe’s production of “The Cover of Life,” a play filled with charm, humor, heartache and hope based on the true-life story of three sisters-in-law living with their husbands’ mother while their men serve in World War II.
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Wego Drama’s ‘SIX the Musical: Teen Edition’ re-tells the story of Henry VIII’s wivesNov 08, 2024 11:12 pm - Wego Drama at West Chicago Community High School continues their 2024-25 theatrical season with the empowering new musical “SIX The Musical: Teen Edition” on Nov. 15-16.
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Fox Valley Nutcracker is celebrating its 10th anniversaryNov 08, 2024 6:12 pm - Kick off your holiday season with The Fox Valley Nutcracker!The 10th anniversary celebration, presented by Fox Valley Ballet, features over 150 dancers from 30 dance schools across the suburbs, joined by professional dancers, including three from the Joffrey Ballet and three from Chicago Repertory Ballet.