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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE!!!

4/25/2014

The Sound of Music is back! The world’s most beloved musical of all time returns to Chicago for a limited engagement at the Lyric Opera House this month. The story you loved as a child is better than ever in a star-studded live performance. After young Maria leaves the convent to become a governess for the Von Trapp children, she embarks on a wild journey of self-discovery, generosity, and love. The musical is based on true events and also tells the tale of the Von Trapp family struggling to escape Austria on the precipice of World War II. Seasoned veteran of the stage Billy Zane (Titanic, Chicago) stars as Captain Von Trapp, and Broadway icon Jenn Gambatese leads as Maria. Considering the smashing success this musical has had around the world in the last 50 years, this fresh installment is sure to be a hit.

Sing along with Maria and the children at the Lyric Opera House (20 N. Upper Wacker) Through May 25. Tickets start at $29. For information or to purchase tickets call 312.332.2244 or visit lyricopera.org

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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

4/7/2014

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The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical smash Peter and the Starcatcher, a grown up’s prequel to Peter Pan, is the innovative and imaginative musical play based on the best selling novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. A company of a dozen actors play more than a hundred unforgettable characters, all on a journey to answer the century old question: How did Peter Pan become The Boy Who Never Grew Up? This epic origin story of popular culture’s most enduring and beloved character proves that your imagination is the most captivating place in the world.

Peter and the Starcatcher is on stage at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre (18 W. Monroe) through April 13. Tickets range from $18–$85. Performance times are Tues. & Fri. at 7:30pm Wed., Thur. & Sun. at 2pm & 7:30pm; and Sat., 2pm & 8pm. For tickets, call the Broadway In Chicago ticket line at 800.775.2000 or visit BroadwayInChicago.com

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SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTs

4/2/2014

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For thousands of years, China was known as the Divine Land. But under 60 years of communist rule, authentic Chinese culture, including traditional arts, have been almost lost. That is why you cannot see a performance like Shen Yun in China today.

Shen Yun is the first company to present classical Chinese dance to the world on a large scale. Based in New York, it has taken the globe by storm, performing in over 100 cities.

Through dance and music, Shen Yun brings to life ancient myths, legends, and historical stories. Bi–lingual emcees introduce each act in both Chinese and English.

Find out why artists and theatergoers around the world are calling Shen Yun “breathtaking,” “mesmerizing,” “a miracle,” and “inspiring.”

From April 2-5, Shen Yun returns to Chicago with 4 performances at the Civic Opera House (20 N. Wacker). Tickets ($63–$203) are available at 800.515.3468 or by visiting ShenYun.com

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