Theater
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Spotlight: First Folio reading series showcases works by Alfred Tennyson, O. Henry
Dec 23, 2020 6:00 AM - First Folio's winter reading series continues with selections from Alfred Tennyson and O. Henry, plus Zanies Rosemont livestreams its New Year's Eve show featuring comedian Calvin Evans. -
Hershey Felder brings history and music together for online benefit concerts
Dec 20, 2020 7:32 AM - Pianist and actor Hershey Felder channels Tchaikovsky in his one-man show Sunday, the latest installment in his effort to livestream his works to benefit regional theaters and out-of-work performers.
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Batavia High School to put on 'The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon' Dec. 23
Dec 23, 2020 5:23 PM - The Batavia High School Drama Program will put on "The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon." -
'A Christmas Carol': A staple of Christmas Past remains present
Dec 19, 2020 7:29 AM - This year, you can have "A Christmas Carol" any way you want it. Almost. You'd like to see it in real time on your laptop? You can do that. Want to gather around the radio like in the olden days and listen to the stage adaptation on Christmas Day? Yup, you can do that, too. The only way you won't see the Dickens classic is in the traditional manner: live, on a stage.
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Live from Italy, Hershey Felder tells stories, helps others
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St. Viator High School puts annual Winter Arts Festival online
Dec 16, 2020 7:56 PM - In an effort to showcase students' work while remaining safe, St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights will present the annual Winter Arts Festival digitally. Fine arts performances and visual arts presentations have been recorded and will be streamed on the school's website on Sunday, Dec. 20. -
Streaming theater this week: Chicago Shakes' 'Peter Pan,' Congo Square's comedy series
Dec 16, 2020 1:15 PM - This week in virtual theater: Chicago Shakespeare Theater streams the family-friendly "Peter Pan," Congo Square streams webisodes of its sketch comedy series "Hit 'Em on the Blackside" and Steel Beam Theatre livestreams a singalong with Santa. -
Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' has a place of honor in company's first virtual season
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Enjoy holiday carols Dec. 15 with 'A Baker's Dozen Holiday Festival'
Dec 16, 2020 6:20 PM - Norris Cultural Arts Center's "A Baker's Dozen Holiday Festival" continues on Tuesday, Dec. 15 with Tessera Winds performing "Up on the Housetop" and "Joy to the World" and the Vivace Trio playing "Christmastime Is Here" and the "Carol of the Bells." -
Best Bets: 'Hip Hop Nutcracker' dances online this year
Dec 15, 2020 6:00 AM - "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" streams online, Chicago a cappella invites audiences to an "Online Holiday Party," and pianist and actor Hershey Felder presents a virtual performance of "Our Great Tchaikovsky."
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