Articles filed under Theater
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Suburban Chicago's Got Talent finalists rock the houseJul 31, 2016 1:00 am - The Top 10 contenders for Suburban Chicago's Got Talent brought down the house Sunday with energizing, toe-tapping, provocative, and heartfelt original performances at t...
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Potter play hype shows the world is still wild about HarryJul 30, 2016 7:24 am - LONDON - There are fans with wands and wizard costumes, midnight book parties and throngs of excited muggles. Harry Potter's magic is back. Nine years after J.K. Rowling...
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Fests, Harry Potter party highlight weekend aheadJul 29, 2016 11:45 am - Dragon boat racing, old-fashioned county fairs and a Harry Potter party are among the weekend's options. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar....
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Leona Lewis puts aside pop world to get her nails in 'Cats'Jul 29, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - When she was not yet 10, Leona Lewis was taken to see "Cats" in London. It turned out to be theatrical catnip. "It was so magical and it was such a spect...
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4 actors talk about preparing for 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit'Jul 28, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - It was less than two hours before his show was to start and F. Murray Abraham said he was somewhat jittery. That was understandable: He hadn't learned a ...
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Eclectic's 'Comedy' at Metropolis needs more intimate settingJul 28, 2016 6:00 am - For a comedy revue, Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Company's “History of Comedy” is a pretty good history lesson. For a history lesson, it's a pretty good comedy revue. ...
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Janus Theatre revives 'Walkabout: Theater on Your Feet'Jul 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Janus Theatre Company will bring back "Walkabout: Theater on Your Feet" for its eighth season this year when it presents a Shakespeare-inspired lineup. The theme for thi...
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ECC's 'Big Fish' a fitting farewell for retiring musical directorJul 27, 2016 11:00 pm - When John Slawson, professor of music at Elgin Community College, was facing retirement after 30 years at his job, he wanted to produce a musical that would resonate wit...
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Prospect High School student earns honors in, out of schoolJul 27, 2016 7:00 am - Prospect High School senior Rhegan Graham placed third last month in a national speech tournament for her performance in informative speaking, making her one of the high...
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Jonathan Pryce makes 'Merchant of Venice' a family affairJul 27, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Jonathan Pryce is no stranger to William Shakespeare, but one play he has refused to do is "The Merchant of Venice" - until now. Fresh off two seasons on...