Friday, January 27, 2012
“Gypsy”
Theatre Reviews
“Gypsy”
and of course "Rose's Turn" , a showstopper ending number as Act One show stopper "Everything's Coming Up Roses" both of course sung with pure heart and soul by the wonderful [Read More]
“The Feast: An Intimate Tempest”
Chicago's theater scene is more than just a lot of theaters large and small, but in fact, is a community; a community where the theater companies respect each other and are [Read More]
“Mamma Mia!”
As I stated earlier, there are some strong voices and some casting that is perfect. Kaye Tuckerman is a wonderful Donna Sheridan, the mother who was a wild girl in the 1970's [Read More]
Restaurant Reviews
Good Morning all Day!
There are many great restaurants for breakfast or lunch in Chicago- most of these are only open during early morning hours through the lunch period ,serving what they do best- Brunch ( a combination of breakfast and lunch on the same menu). There is a “new kid on the [Read More]
Cabaret
“Friendshtick”- Jan Slavin and friends
While there are more today than in the past, the shining star is still Davenport's on Milwaukee Avenue in Bucktown, a small, intimate space with great sound and affordable drinks, but of greater importance, a marvelous place to hear some of our top song stylists. [Read More]
“Clutter”
These were wealthy young men, residing in a Fifth Avenue mansion in Harlem ( during a different time, of course) who became collecters of everything and later one is found dead, the other missing. It is assumed that the missing brother, Langley ( a marvelous performance by Andrew J. Pond, who [Read More]
Happy New Year with Hollis Resnik
Over 90 minutes of sheer chemistry between Ms Resnik and her audience. I know that many of those who attended this special evening were "friends" and performers who have worked with her in area theaters, and of course, many who have seen her perform on Chicago stages, but even those who have never [Read More]
Articles
“Romeo and Juliet” State Ballet Theatre
Experience the most famous love story in history at The Auditorium Theatre this week-end as The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents "Romeo and Juliet". Set to Sergio Prokofiev'spowerful score and with the choreography of Mikhail Lavrovsky, you will have an entertaining [Read More]
News
“Smash” Broadway comes to TV
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Being a theater lover, it was most inspiring to be able to view the “pilot” episode of NBC’s new arrival “SMASH” which will air on Mondays at 9 p.m. Central on NBC starting on February 6th ( after “The Voice”. Most TV today is [Read More]
“Disney on Ice” for 2012
There is nothing like the magic of Disney! Not just for the kids, but for parents and grandparents as well. "Disney on Ice" is always special, and this season, Disney, with Feld Entertainment, will present "Dare To Dream" featuring the princess characters that are beloved to audiences throughout [Read More]
“Wonderfest at Navy Pier”- follow/up
As they entered the magic doorways filled with lights and Christmas Trees and decorations from around the world. The are is 17,000 square feet of pure heaven with giant slides ( inflatables) a Ferris Wheel, the Winter Wind Glider, Climbing Walls, an Ice Trail Ropes Course and a new added [Read More]