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Broadway
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Gene Kelly
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesIt is one of the single most iconic moments in the history of the movies: Gene Kelly dancing with absolute joy in a rainstorm. That moment showcases so many things - a brilliant dancer and choreographer at the height of his … Continue reading
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Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesIn the opinion of many critics, the the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. The sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming - as Carl Reiner, his writer and co-star put … 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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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Wauconda Public Library 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL, United StatesWho could ever have predicted that an over 800 page biography of America's first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton, would become one of the biggest Broadway smashes of all time? It seems more than unlikely, but this fascinating blend of history … Continue reading
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Singing In The Rain Broadway and Hollywood
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States"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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Carole King Beautiful
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILOther than actually attending a Broadway show, there is nothing I love more than speaking about Broadway! If you share my passion for great theater and great music, you absolutely won't want to miss this unique multimedia presentation on the Tony … Continue reading
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Carole King Beautiful
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesOther than actually attending a Broadway show in person, there is almostnothing I love more than speaking about Broadway! If you share my passion for great theater and great music, you absolutely do not want to miss this unique multimedia presentation on … Continue reading
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Hamilton: The Man, Miranda And The Musical
Indian Trails Public Library 355 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling, 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 Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill 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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Finding Neverland
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesI simply LOVE going to see just about anything playing on Broadway. Nonetheless, when I was (somewhat reluctantly) taken by my daughter to see "Finding Neverland" in New York, I'll admit my expectations were not very high. And was I ever … Continue reading