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Sylmarie Soto and Jon Witt star in “The Desk Set” for the Albright Community Theatre in Batavia.
- Original Credit: Winnie Design and Photo

Albright’s ‘The Desk Set’ takes on artificial intelligence

February 9, 2024 at 6:57 a.m.

Batavia’s Albright Theatre kicks off its 50th season with a workplace comedy that hits close to home in today’s age of artificial intelligence. “The Desk Set,” written by William Marchant,...

“Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience” will be performed Feb. 17 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. Fans of Johnny Cash will see and hear The Man in Black in concert once again, thanks to a live band and modern technology.
- Original Credit: Timothy Norris

Experience Johnny Cash in unique show at Waukegan’s Genesee

February 8, 2024 at 6:34 a.m.

A small town, an old car and a box of eight-track tapes from a pawn shop led to a love of Johnny Cash and a chance to perform his music...

Chicago Master Singers will perform a program featuring the works of composer Elaine Hagenberg Feb. 23 at Glenview Community Church.
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Fremd, Lake Zurich High School choirs join Chicago Master Singers for concert

February 6, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

Two high school choirs will have the chance to work with a professional composer. Chicago Master Singers recently added another concert to their series titled NextGen, honoring future composers and...

Broadway singer and actor Franc D’Ambrosio performs his one-man show, “Back to Broadway” Feb. 17 at The Lyric Theater in Blue Island.
- Original Credit: Sing For America

Longest-running “Phantom” to perform at Lyric Theater

February 6, 2024 at 6:03 a.m.

Singer Franc D’Ambrosio held the title for the world’s longest-running Phantom for more than a decade thanks to his 2,200-plus performances in “Phantom of the Opera,” causing Andrew Lloyd Webber...

The Rocket Man Show is at Feb. 9 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan and stars Rus Anderson as 1970s arena-rock era Elton John.
- Original Credit: The Rocket Man Show

Things to do Feb. 9-15 in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

February 6, 2024 at 5:56 a.m.

Here are some events happening from Feb. 9 to 15 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana. Elton John tribute The Rocket Man Show is at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9...

The Best of Second City''s "With Love, from The Second City" will be performed Feb. 10 at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Second City is looking for love in all the weird places

January 31, 2024 at 7:44 p.m.

Chicago's Second City comedy troupe presents a Valentine's Day-inspired comedy show, The Best of Second City: "With Love, from The Second City," Feb. 10 at the McAninch Arts Center at...

Singer Mark Sanders pays tribute to Barry Manilow Feb. 11 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Barry Manilow tribute artist brings ‘one voice’ to Raue

January 31, 2024 at 1:07 p.m.

Mark Sanders, a Broadway actor and recording artist, presents "One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow" Feb. 11 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

Cirque Flip Fabrique: "Blizzard" will be performed Feb. 3 at The McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

Things to do Feb. 2-8 in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

January 31, 2024 at 12:31 p.m.

Here are some events happening from Feb. 2 to 8 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana.

Paramount Theatre's Billy Elliot: The Musical will feature "triple-threat" actors/singers/dancers Neo Del Corral (left) and Sam Duncan alternating performances in the role of Billy. Billy Elliot runs February 7-March 24, 2024. Opening Night is Friday, February 16 at 8 p.m. Trent Stork directs. For tickets, visit paramountaurora.com, or call (630) 896-6666. Photo credit: Amy Nelson

User Upload Caption: "Billy Elliot: The Musical" stars Neo Del Corral (left) and Sam Duncan alternating performances in the role of Billy. "Billy Elliot" runs Feb. 7-March 24 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Paramount gives ‘Billy Elliot’ the spotlight

January 24, 2024 at 6:06 a.m.

Follow your dreams — against all odds, no matter what the cost, don't let anyone stand in your way — such is the message of "Billy Elliot." The musical "Billy...

User Upload Caption: Comedian Orly K.G., creator of the Bad Momz of Comedy show, performs in Chicago and the suburbs with a group of funny moms.

Comedy clubs keep spirits high in Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

January 23, 2024 at 9:07 a.m.

Everyone needs to laugh, now more than ever. The world is a tire fire but at least comedians are mining jokes from it all. Chicago has been a mecca for...

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