Articles filed under Theater
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Buffett 'Margaritaville' musical set for 2017 Chicago premiereOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - Prepare yourself parrot-heads: "Escape to Margaritaville," a Broadway-bound jukebox tuner featuring the music of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, will debut in Chicago n...
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Roselle drummer fulfills dream of playing with Blue Man GroupOct 10, 2016 6:00 am - As a kid, Thomas Benko was musically inspired by Blue Man Group. His dad took him into the city several times to see the group perform at the Briar Street Theatre, the e...
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Judson to host daylong applied theater conference Oct. 14Oct 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Judson University's Demoss Center for Worship in the Performing Arts will host a free, daylong applied theater conference Friday, Oct. 14. The conference will run from 9...
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Roselle drummer fulfills dream of playing with Blue Man GroupOct 08, 2016 7:12 am - As a kid, Thomas Benko was musically inspired by Blue Man Group. His dad took him into the city several times to see the group perform at the Briar Street Theatre, the e...
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Doug Peck shows off musical prowess with Goodman's 'Wonderful Town'Oct 07, 2016 6:00 am - Doug Peck always knew he would make music his career. He was destined for it the first time he sat down at his grandmother's piano. The question was: What kind of music...
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Appealing leads, able chorus animate Metropolis' 'Young Frankenstein'Oct 07, 2016 6:00 am - What Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's enthusiastic revival of Mel Brooks' “Young Frankenstein” lacks in scenic design, its plucky chorus and likable leading man make ...
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Kirk Players celebrates 50th seasonOct 06, 2016 11:00 pm - Kirk Players celebrated the close of its 50th season at Dover Straits Sept. 10 with an anniversary cake provided by Taste of Paris, the attendance of Mundelein Mayor Ste...
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Review: 'Holiday Inn' is a tuneful, toe-tapping confectionOct 06, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Tap dance into yesteryear with the romantic sensibility of Irving Berlin in the lively new show "Holiday Inn - The New Irving Berlin Musical." It's a sta...
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Scaring up fun: 5 ideas for the weekendOct 06, 2016 1:00 am - Cheering on the Cubs might be top of mind for championship-starved fans, but heading to Wrigley or hunkering down in front of your TV aren't the only options this weeken...
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Theater events: Light Opera Works salutes Jule StyneOct 05, 2016 6:00 am - Jule Styne retrospective Light Opera Works celebrates composer Jule Styne ("Gypsy," "Funny Girl," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes") with a revue titled "Let Me Entertain ...