Articles filed under Theater
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Chicago theater pioneer dies at 87Jul 14, 2015 1:00 am - Abena Joan P. Brown, co-founder and longtime president of the eta Creative Arts Foundation on Chicago's South Side and a pioneer in and tireless advocate for African Ame...
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Not your typical musical: Elgin Summer Theatre's 'Next to Normal'Jul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - In the seven years since Elgin Summer Theatre began showcasing musicals, it has presented some of the most beloved and familiar musicals of our time, such as "Annie," "G...
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Geneva's Shakespeare in the Park brings 'Twelfth Night' to Island ParkJul 13, 2015 11:00 pm - Confusion, cross dressing, chaos and comedy take center stage at Geneva Shakespeare in the Park on July 18 in The Bard's classic comedy "Twelfth Night." After twins Vio...
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College of Lake County presents 'Working' as summer musicalJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - College of Lake County will present its annual summer musical starting Friday, July 17. "Working," a musical based on the 1974 Pulitzer Prize-winning book by the late S...
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Shakespeare troupe performing 'Twelfth Night' in NapervilleJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - A community theater group plans to transform Naperville's Central Park into an Elizabethan stage Friday night for a performance of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."...
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See Alvin and the Chipmunks in RosemontJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - Young kids who are into Top 40 pop hits won't want to miss "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live on Stage." The touring kid's show features the trio of talking critters singin...
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Darlene Love brings Christmas show to GeneseeJul 13, 2015 1:00 am - Singer Darlene Love, famed for the 1960s hit single "He's a Rebel" and serenading TV talk show host David Letterman for each holiday season since 1986, brings a Christma...
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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekendJul 10, 2015 1:00 pm - Hear the legendary Aretha Franklin belt out her beloved hits in Highland Park. Flash back to the music of the '60s with Arlo Guthrie in St. Charles. Bask in the Bard at ...
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Theater events: 'Rapunzel' lets her hair down at MetropolisJul 10, 2015 6:00 am - Fairy tale time Chicago Kids Company brings its adaptation of "Rapunzel" to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre as part of the theater's Stories in Action! series...
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'The Wizard of Oz' coming to the Schaumburg Park DistrictJul 08, 2015 11:00 pm - "The Wizard of Oz" will be performed July 17-19, at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, in Schaumburg. Based on the original movie, the show will...