Articles filed under Theater
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'Bel Canto' makes world opera premiere at LyricDec 06, 2015 6:00 am - The Lyric Opera of Chicago's world premiere run of "Bel Canto" will inevitably attract members of the global media and heads of international opera companies. Yet the Ly...
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Musical a 'Beautiful' showcase for Chicago-area veteranDec 04, 2015 12:30 pm - Musicals are made up of multiple threads. First and foremost, there's the score and book. Then there's the direction, choreography, sets, costumes, lighting and, of cour...
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Everything old is new again for talented cast in Second City revueDec 04, 2015 5:00 am - Watching the first act of The Second City's new show feels like déjà vu, which makes sense seeing how the phrase figures prominently in the title of the company's 104th ...
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5 places to soak up the holidays this weekendDec 04, 2015 12:00 am - Soak up the holiday spirit - or poke fun at the craziness that comes with it. It's your choice this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five ideas to get you started. For o...
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Dance star Michael Flatley will hit the road a last timeDec 03, 2015 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Flatley's ailing legs will apparently be healthy enough for one last American tour. The trailblazing former "Riverdance" star said Thursday he an...
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'The Nutcracker' to be performed at CODDec 03, 2015 12:00 am - For the 26th year, Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet will present "The Nutcracker," accompanied by the New Philharmonic orchestra, which will perform Tchaikovsky's ...
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Auditions set for 'Other Desert Cities' Jan. 3-4 at Albright TheatreDec 02, 2015 12:00 am - The Albright Theatre Company will hold auditions for "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, and Monday, Jan. 4, at the Batavia Government ...
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Harvest Christian Academy to stage 'Little Women'Dec 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Bringing to life a timeless tale of heartbreak and joy through characters authentic yet flawed, Harvest Christian Academy will perform "Little Women," the Broadway music...
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'Kultar's Mime' comes to Elgin this SundayDec 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Kultar's Mime comes to the Chicago area after 54 acclaimed performances all over the world at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin. Admission ...
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Young Arlington Heights actor can't escape 'A Christmas Story'Dec 01, 2015 12:00 am - Cody Bolithon is having a busy holiday season. By day, Cody is a seventh-grader at South Middle School in Arlington Heights. But on nights and weekends, the 12-year-old ...