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Broadway
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldWho could have predicted that an 818 page biography of America's first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate and … Continue reading
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The King And I
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield"The King and " is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. The gorgeous music, sumptuous sets, phenomenal costumes and a fascinating story line all combine to make The King and I a musical that has had decades … Continue reading
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesWho could have predicted that an 818 page biography of America's first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate and … Continue reading
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Something Rotten and Newsies
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldO!ur "Broadway Comes to Chicago" series continues with a look at two musicals that are all ready garnering great advance ticket sales and lots of buzz here in Chicago! What can you expect from a musical whose marquee promises that: … Continue reading
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American in Paris and Bridges of Madison County
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAn American in Paris was one of the most popular movie musicals of all time. In 2016, Broadway offered an extremely daring and unique interpretation of the classic story. It was hailed by Broadway critics as a brilliant production and honored … Continue reading
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She Loves Me and Honeymoon in Vegas
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOur "Broadway Comes to Chicago" series continues with two wonderful and very different shows:She Loves Me and Honeymoon in Vegas. both of these wonderful musicals will be playing at the Marriot Lincolnshire and I'm excited to introduce them to you! … Continue reading
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Singing In The Rain Broadway and Hollywood
Private Venue"Singin' In The Rain" has been called the best movie ever that did not win a single Oscar. Click here to read an article on why this classic movie is so culturally significant! The remarkable story of how this dazzling … Continue reading
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesWho could have predicted that an 818 page biography of America's first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate and … Continue reading
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Lake Bluff Public Library 123 E. Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL, United StatesWho could have predicted that an 818 page biography of America's first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? Yet this fascinating blend of history and hip-hop, political debate and … Continue reading
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Finding Neverland
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesI simply LOVE talking about Broadway. And when I was (somewhat reluctantly) taken to see "Finding Neverland" in New York, I'll admit my expectations were not high. And was I ever wrong! The show was powerful and moving in very … Continue reading