Articles filed under Performing Arts
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Theater review: Steppenwolf revisits Ibsen drama for thoughtful sequel 'A Doll's House, Part 2'Feb 13, 2019 11:00 am - “A Doll's House, Part 2” - ★ ★ ★ ½ When Norwegian housewife Nora Helmer left her husband and children at the end of Henrik Ibsen's 1879 play “A Doll's House,” the shocki...
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'The Mousetrap' snaps in Metropolis production of murder-mysteryFeb 13, 2019 10:30 am - “The Mousetrap” - ★ ★ ★ At a recent packed performance of “The Mousetrap” at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, some audience members couldn't h...
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Stevie Wonder, John Legend headline Motown tribute concertFeb 13, 2019 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stevie Wonder jammed with his harmonica, John Legend crooned while playing the piano and Ciara pranced onstage dressed like Rick James on Tuesday nigh...
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Grandmaster Flash, Mutter win 2019 Polar Music PrizeFeb 13, 2019 6:00 am - COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - American rapper and DJ Grandmaster Flash, German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and international music charity Playing for Change Foundation on...
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Review: Cass McCombs evokes the West on 'Tip of the Sphere'Feb 13, 2019 6:00 am - Cass McCombs, "Tip of the Sphere" (ANTI-) Cass McCombs follows up 2016's "Mangy Love," the most all-around successful and profile-lifting album of his career, with an at...
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Best bets: Elton John plays Rosemont's Allstate, Judy Collins at Crystal Lake's RaueFeb 13, 2019 5:00 am - 'Rocket Man' Elton John bids adieu to touring with his massive "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, which plays two performances this weekend at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N...
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Sound check: Andrew Salgado brings a little bit of Nashville back homeFeb 13, 2019 5:00 am - Andrew Salgado returns Darien native Andrew Salgado has been recording and slinging his fresh spin on country down in Nashville for a few years now, but he still li...
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Gazebo Effect's hot, wild energy colors new album, release showFeb 13, 2019 5:00 am - The magic of the bluesy-jamming rock band Gazebo Effect is hard to pin down. It might be the fact the band draws from so many varied influences to create a sound that is...
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'Wait for It' ... 'Hamilton: The Exhibit' delays start by three weeksFeb 13, 2019 12:00 am - Chicago's "Hamilton: The Exhibit" has pushed back its opening date by three weeks to Saturday, April 27. The change is due to unexpected delays in shipping, customs and ...
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Gail Borden Library to host recitals, movies and moreFeb 12, 2019 10:00 pm - The Gail Borden Public Library is offering a variety of programs in February and March. For information, call (847) 742-2411 or visit www.gailborden.info/events. • The S...