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Performing Arts
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Crystal Shi
Dancing With a Humble Heart
Shen Yun dancer William Li reflects on the depth of classical Chinese dance: ‘It really comes from the heart’
4/23/2024
Featured
Performing Arts
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Betty Mohr
‘The Matchbox Magic Flute’
Director Mary Zimmerman does her magic on Mozart’s beloved opera.
2/23/2024
Featured
Musical Review
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Judd Hollander
‘White Rose: The Musical’
A youth group resists Nazi tyranny in this off-Broadway musical based on real events and heroes.
2/9/2024
Featured
Performing Arts
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Tiffany Brannan
Dancing Swans: ‘The Dying Swan’ Versus ‘Swan Lake’
Two works of ballet feature the swan as a character, but vary in amount of difficulty and choice of music.
1/27/2024
Featured
Performing Arts
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Betty Mohr
Rossini’s ‘Cinderella’ Has Never Been More Whimsical
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of the beloved opera differs some from the well-known story, but goodness still triumphs!
1/26/2024
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Performing Arts
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Tiffany Brannan
Morality and Opera: A Traditional Message of Good Versus Evil
In this first installment of ‘A Modern Look at Opera,’ we are introduced to the strong moral messages in this classical performing art.
4/25/2024
Performing Arts
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Crystal Shi
Dancing With a Humble Heart
Shen Yun dancer William Li reflects on the depth of classical Chinese dance: ‘It really comes from the heart’
4/23/2024
Theater Review
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Judd Hollander
Omnium Circus Tells an Encouraging Story: ‘I’mPossible’
4/19/2024
Musical Review
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Betty Mohr
‘Monsieur Chopin: A Play With Music’
This one-man play celebrates the life and music of one great composer.
4/18/2024
Musical Review
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Judd Hollander
‘Water for Elephants’: Circus Acts, Love, and Adventure
The Broadway version carries more than water for Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel.
4/12/2024
Performing Arts
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Andrew Benson Brown
The First Pop Stars: Bel Canto Divas
Opera divas who brought the dramatic works to the masses.
4/12/2024
Performing Arts
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Channaly Philipp
Artist Profile: Aaron Huynh Steps Into Character
For Shen Yun Performing Arts principal dancer Huynh, acting adds a fascinating dimension to his art.
4/10/2024
Theater Review
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Judd Hollander
‘An Enemy of the People’: Standing Firm Against the Storm
Henrik Ibsen’s play is a timely tale of public good versus personal greed.
4/7/2024
Musical Review
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Betty Mohr
‘Oh, What a Night’ at Chicago’s Production of the ‘Jersey Boys’
The Mercury Theater hosts the quartet from the ‘60s in this musical narrative of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’s rise to fame and success.
4/3/2024
Performing Arts
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Annie Wu
Artist Profile: Jason Pan, an Intellectual Dancer
Mr. Pan, a principal dancer with Shen Yun Performing Arts, on traditional culture and the philosophy behind Chinese classical dance.
4/2/2024