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Fantastic 'Jumanji' sequel pairs laughs with thrills, spectacular visuals
Dec 11, 2019 10:52 AM - Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Awkwafina and Kevin Hart play multiple characters in "Jumanji: The Next Level," an action-packed comic fantasy sequel with spectacular thrills.
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Algonquin teen navigates LGBTQ world in 'Work in Progress'
Dec 8, 2019 8:28 AM - Landing a recurring role in Showtime's new series, "Work in Progress," gives 15-year-old Lauren Viteri insight and empathy for her castmates in the LGBTQ community.
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When a few regulars at Naperville open-mic saloon died, their friends made a song for themNov 29, 2019 3:03 PM - Open mic nights at this Naperville bar let musicians come together and feel at home. They recorded a song to explain how and to reminisce on the scene at Miss Kitty's Saloon.
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Musical blockbuster 'Annie' works on intimate scale at CitadelNov 28, 2019 6:00 AM - Citadel Theatre's "Annie" in Lake Forest shows that the 1977 Broadway musical blockbuster can still work in a much more intimate space. "Annie" also functions as a great holiday show.
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Elgin barbershop group opened to women. Now can it get younger members?Nov 27, 2019 3:40 PM - The Fox Valley Harmonizers, the Elgin chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, have welcomed women in the past year, and now they hope to attract younger members as well.
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Star-studded 'Knives Out' cuts sharp, comic whodunit tale
Nov 27, 2019 10:57 AM - "Knives Out," Rian Johnson's cleverly conceived, hilariously self-effacing ode to classic boardroom whodunits, brings together stars Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Toni Collette, Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Evans.
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Steppenwolf's 'Lindiwe' soars musically, but narrative needs workNov 21, 2019 12:58 PM - Steppenwolf Theatre and Ladysmith Black Mambazo's premiere of the play-with-music "Lindiwe" boasts a joyful score and an enchanting performance by leading lady Nondumiso Tembe despite a problematic narrative.
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Northlight's 'The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley' a true gift for Jane Austen fansNov 20, 2019 1:05 PM - Jane Austen fans have cause to celebrate thanks to Northlight Theatre's premiere of "The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley," a pleasant holiday diversion.
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Chicago-bound 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' taps into nostalgiaNov 17, 2019 7:30 AM - Evanston native George Clements stars as Paul Simon in the Chicago debut of "The Simon & Garfunkel Story," which plays the Broadway Playhouse for three weeks starting Tuesday, Nov. 19. Clements has strong memories of the duo's music, and most audiences do as well.
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Constable: Some suburban veterans find a way to heal, with opera
Nov 11, 2019 6:25 PM - There are myriad ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day, but there's only one opera partially commissioned by the Army. It's in Park Ridge and includes local veterans.
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