‘News’ Archives
“Local Wonders”
This is a journey down memory lane for this couple as the think about their childhoods, the bitter sweetness of parenthood, the loveliness of their home in Nebraska and the aging process; a journey that I enjoyed tremendously! [Read More]
“Barney- Live in Concert”
Let your family enjoy this special treat for the holiday season and while the kids are enjoying, they will also be learning. Barney and his Friends always celebrate the importance of friendship and wholsome values. Enjoy [Read More]
“The Santaland Diaries”
This is a show for those who enjoy a good laugh at some of the holiday traditions. Much of what David/Crumpet talks about during his 79 minutes of reliving those days of yesteryear could be very real with some little comic touches added ( after all, he is a writer). We [Read More]
Celebrating a Decade in The Loop- The rededication of The Goodman
Today marked 10 years since August Wilson stood on the Goodman Stage and described what this theater meant to the city, as a cultural institute andas a place where playwrights would be able to "tell their stories". A place where the diversity of the city would be explored [Read More]
” A Civil War Christmas”
It is high time something new hit the scene and Paula Vogel's "A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical celebration", now onstage at Northlight in Skokie is just the right thing. Let's look at this story- it is Christmas 1864. While many little character studies take [Read More]
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”
The saviour to this show was the hard working ensemble and I would have to say, the familiarity with the story and the fact that it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so how could we not find any play that deals with the warmth of bringing happiness to those who are [Read More]
A Change in Careers- a new life at the opera “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Now onto my story. Many years ago, Chicago reared actor ( born in Berwyn and raised in Cicero) Esteban Andres Cruz worked in Lyric's ticket office ( five years in total). During that time, he took on roles in many small theater companies to hone his craft and learn it he [Read More]
Chicago Live!- a happening in Chicago!
This was a solid hour, filled to the brim with interesting people and stories and a bit of music and lots of comedy. "Chicago,Live!" is only on a test right now, but based on what I saw and the reaction from the filled house, I cannot believe that this will not become a [Read More]
” The Four Of Us”
This is a tight 90 minutes of flashbacks and stage appearances that unravel the real story of these two men ( and boys) and what happens between them as the years of camaraderie they had fall apart. We all strive for success and for the most part, we wish our good friends [Read More]
“Follies” a celebration of Stephen Sondheim’s 80th
For anyone who loves ( or even just appreciates) the work of Stephen Sondheim, you are in for a rare treat. As pert of The Chicago Humanities Festival, for ONE NIGHT ONLY, some of Chicago's finest musical theater talents will gather at Francis W. Parker School, in the Diane [Read More]
