Articles filed under Theater
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Starry 'Sweet Home Chicago' from homeJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - The stars with Chicago and suburban ties go whizzing by in a new YouTube virtual music video of the blues song "Sweet Home Chicago." There are alumni of The Second City...
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'I sobbed and sobbed': For ballet companies, 'Nutcracker' loss is heartbreaking blowJul 12, 2020 7:29 am - Joffrey Ballet dancer Victoria Jaiani hadn't performed for three months as a result of pandemic shutdowns, and she was doubtful she'd dance this fall. But when her bosse...
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Marriott, Drury Lane theaters remain dark until 2021Jul 10, 2020 1:00 am - Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire and Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace will remain dark for the foreseeable future. In a joint announcement Friday, both theate...
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Spotlight: Comedian Kevin Bozeman headlines the reopening of Crystal Lake's RaueJul 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Stand-up at Raue Center Chicago native Kevin Bozeman (“Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central's “Premium Blend”) headlines the reopening of the Raue Center in Crystal Lake...
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Get ready to laugh: Zanies set to reopen Chicago, Rosemont comedy clubsJul 09, 2020 8:00 am - Leave it to the folks at Zanies to find the light at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic tunnel. “There's a bright side to everything,” observed Zanies executive vice pres...
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Arlington Heights' Metropolis to resume shows, with limited capacity, July 31Jul 09, 2020 6:00 am - With a newly-installed marquee ready to greet them, patrons of the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre will be allowed back inside enjoying shows in about three weeks. The...
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Theater union OKs 2 plans to return to post-virus live showsJul 06, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The national labor union representing stage actors and managers has given the go-ahead for two Massachusetts theaters to resume theatrical performances, ...
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Broadway veteran Nick Cordero dies from COVID-19 complicationsJul 06, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in such shows as "Waitress," "A Bronx Tale" and "Bullets Over Broad...
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'Hamilton' isn't just an artistic achievement; it's also a moment of Puerto Rican prideJul 06, 2020 6:00 am - “Hamilton” and Puerto Rican pride go hand in hand. That pride, for those who don't know, is instilled at an early age, as it was for me. It's the daily Puerto Rican Day ...
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Constable: Pandemic closes theaters, but suburban group's online show (and charity) go onJul 04, 2020 1:00 am - The pandemic can take the theater away from performers, but it can't take the theater out of those performers. A suburban group plans to broaden the stage, turn performa...