Articles filed under Performing Arts
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The Latest: Woodstock 50 hearing to continue TuesdayMay 13, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on a hearing about the fate of the Woodstock 50 festival (all times local): 4:50 p.m. There's no resolution yet in a court fight over the futu...
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Clash over Woodstock 50 fest's prospects plays out in courtMay 13, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Woodstock 50 festival organizers and their onetime financial partner traded accusations of broken promises as they argued Monday over whether the anniver...
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Kenny G, UB40 coming to the Genesee Theatre in WaukeganMay 13, 2019 1:00 am - Fans of smooth jazz and/or reggae-ska will want to head to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan for two recently announced September concerts. The Grammy Award-winning saxoph...
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How to audition for Shakespeare Shorts in MundeleinMay 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Mundelein Arts Commission will host auditions for its first full theatrical production, Shakespeare Shorts, from 7 to 9 p.m. May 14 and 15, at village hall, 300 Plaz...
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Playhouse 38 to put on 'Anne of Green Gables'May 12, 2019 11:00 pm - Playhouse 38's Youth Production will be L.M. Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" May 17-26 at the theater, 321 Stevens St., Suite P in Geneva. When a high-spirited, redh...
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Kaneland Arts Initiative to host auditions for 'Mamma Mia!' May 17-18May 12, 2019 11:00 pm - Auditions for the Kaneland Arts Initiative's summer production of "Mamma Mia!" will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18. It is open to anyone 14 years (must be ent...
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Best bets: 'Bathtubs Over Broadway' in Downers Grove, Burton Cummings & Band play GeneseeMay 12, 2019 7:29 am - Little trees Marvel at the Japanese tradition of growing and manicuring little trees at the Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden,...
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North, South Korean musicians hold rare joint performanceMay 12, 2019 7:00 am - SHANGHAI (AP) - South Korean violinist Won Hyung Joon took the stage, nodded once to his North Korean soprano partner, and placed his instrument on his shoulder. With a ...
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Weekend picks: Aries Spears at Schaumburg's Improv; Lego safari at Brookfield ZooMay 11, 2019 7:15 am - ‘MADtv' man Fans of comedian and actor Aries Spears (“MADtv,” “Family Guy”) won't want to miss his run of standup shows this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, ...
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Theater events: 'La Havana Madrid' reopens in ChicagoMay 10, 2019 11:00 pm - • As they prepare to send their oldest son to college, a couple who emigrated to America from Ethiopia struggle with memories that threaten their new lives in "Ethiopian...