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Broadway
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, 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
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Who 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 Great Filmmakers: Aaron Sorkin
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesAaron Sorkin is one of the most important and influential writers of films and television of the past twenty years. His films include A Few Good Men, The American President, The Social Network, Moneyball, Charlie Wilson's War and Steve Jobs. Each was a … Continue reading
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Finding Neverland
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILI 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
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, 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
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, 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
Who 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
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, 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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Kristin Chenoweth – Multi-Talented Performer With A Compassionate Heart
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesKristin Chenoweth is one of the most talented performers in America. She is also one of the nicest people ever to become a major star in show business. Her life story is as unexpected as her talent is overwhelming. Leo Durocher famously … Continue reading
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Singing In The Rain Broadway and Hollywood
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL"Singin' In The Rain" has been called America's greatest musical AND 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 … Continue reading