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Dance fans learn choreography from 'Dirty Dancing' * By Eloise Marie Valadez

As the hit tune "Time of My Life" played, students enthusiastically learned a dance routine recently from "Dirty Dancing The Musical" in the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier.

Emma Jade Branson, dance captain for the touring production of "Dirty Dancing," was at the helm of this dance workshop, which was presented by Broadway in Chicago. "Dirty Dancing" is currently running through Sept. 20 at The James M, Nederlander Theatre in Chicago.

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Actor enjoys touring in 'The Notebook' * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Anne Tolpegin looks forward to helping bring "The Notebook" to life in Chicago. "I can't wait to be back there," said Tolpegin, during a recent phone interview.

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Chicago native enjoys taking on multiple roles in 'Suffs' * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Ariana Burks remains enthusiastic about her "roles" in "Suffs." Burks, a Chicago native, is one of the performers in the musical "Suffs," which runs July 7 to 19 at CIBC Theatre in Chicago.

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'Nunsense' encourages plenty of laughs at Drury Lane Theatre * By Eloise Marie Valadez

E. Faye Butler believes the show "Nunsense" offers audiences a chance to take a nostalgic look back in time.

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'Kinky Boots' performer teaches Dancing in Heels workshop 👠 By Eloise Marie Valadez

In bright red boots, entertainer Omari Collins encouraged a group of dancers to move confidently in their own sparkly heels and colorful shoes.

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Comedy Night at the CVPA Staring Mike Toomey * By Nancy Henke-Konopasek

The laughs flowed at the Theatre at the Center in Munster on June 12 as Mike Toomey and Tim Benker delivered a night of comedy to an engaged audience.

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Monumental sculptures swim along Chicago's Mag Mile * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Walking down Chicago's Magnificent Mile, visitors will be drawn to a new outdoor art installation, "Monuments of Stillness," was unveiled June 2nd. Starring in the installation are 10 sculptures by artist Carole A. Feuerman

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Laughter is the best medicine for 'Spamalot' actor * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Having the opportunity to make someone laugh is important for Chris Collins-Pisano. "I always enjoy making people laugh on stage," said Collins-Pisano. And he's doing just that in a royal way and "having a blast" as a performer in the touring production of "Monty Python's Spamalot."

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Dance fans learn iconic moves from 'Chicago The Musical' star * By Eloise Marie Valadez

The setting was the 99th floor Skydeck of The Willis Tower in Chicago and dancers learned choreography from the production "Chicago The Musical," which is running through May 10 at The Auditorium in Chicago.

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Jackson Family members go back to Indiana to celebrate 'Michael' * By Eloise Marie Valadez

On April 13, fans of the King of Pop filled the theater seats of the Mark Spencer Auditorium at Gary's West Side Leadership Academy for the North American premiere of "Michael," a biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson. The film stars Jaafar Jackson as his famous uncle Michael. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson.

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Dance fans learn choreography from 'Dirty Dancing' * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Actor enjoys touring in 'The Notebook' * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Chicago native enjoys taking on multiple roles in 'Suffs' * By Eloise Marie Valadez

'Nunsense' encourages plenty of laughs at Drury Lane Theatre * By Eloise Marie Valadez

'Kinky Boots' performer teaches Dancing in Heels workshop 👠 By Eloise Marie Valadez

Comedy Night at the CVPA Staring Mike Toomey * By Nancy Henke-Konopasek

Monumental sculptures swim along Chicago's Mag Mile * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Laughter is the best medicine for 'Spamalot' actor * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Dance fans learn iconic moves from 'Chicago The Musical' star * By Eloise Marie Valadez

Jackson Family members go back to Indiana to celebrate 'Michael' * By Eloise Marie Valadez

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