Just about every work of historical fiction takes liberties with the facts, but some take more liberties than others. “Isaac’s Eye,” Lucas Hnath’s play about 17th-century scientist Isaac Newton, takes a lot. It’s more fable than documentary. But this play, now at Writers Theatre, is completely upfront about that. It tells you right away: Most […]
After watching Ruth Madoff on “60 Minutes” in 2011,Amanda Peet was inspired. “I couldn’t stop thinking about her,” she says in the play’s program notes. “There’s an insane, communal craving—fomented by our media culture—to have access to the private matters of famous people; the more deeply personal, the better,” says Peet, who herself has been […]
When the Wilmette Theatre celebrated its centennial, the sold-out event showed the power of a community coming together to save an historic theatre. More than 60 businesses donated cash, goods and services to support the event on September 13, 2014, and more than 200 people attended with many guests making donations toward the Centennial Celebration. […]
The phrase “Mind the Gap” was first introduced in London in 1969 to warn rail passengers about the gap between the train door and the station platform.
After a weekend filled with alternative-rock hits, hip-hop tracks and electronic melodies, it’s safe to say the intermittent downpours put no damper on the fun at this year’s Lollapalooza. Whether you attended one day in Grant Park or rallied for all three, there were plenty of memorable moments to be had. Here’s a recap of the […]
When it comes to finding activities for your child, scheduling can be a hurdle. That’s why The Youth Choral Theater’s high-energy classes are designed to deliver maximum musical benefits in minimum time. Each of their award-winning voice training classes is specially created for specific age groups and taught by nationally recognized conductor and composer Paul […]
“New York, New York! It’s a helluva town!” So opens “On the Town,” sung by three American sailors—Gabey, Chip and Ozzie—who are on 24-hour leave in New York City for the first time. They’re hopeful, curious and excited to go “on the town” and see what the city has to offer, both culturally and romantically. […]
Superstar chef Rick Bayless and Lookingglass Theatre are restaging “Cascabel” (now officially known as “Rick Bayless in Cascabel”) this month at The Owen Theatre at Goodman. Rather than review the show again—news flash: it’s still great—I had the opportunity to sit down with Rick himself at Frontera Grill to talk about the show, the creative […]
The final stretch of summer is here—don’t get into a workout slump now! While you’re refreshing wardrobes and routines before the kids head back to school, why not refresh your workout playlist? Power your next workout with these hot pump-up jams that will push you through the last mile or set of reps. Here are […]
Fifty years have passed since the original Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” was first performed at New York City’s Imperial Theatre in 1964. It’s not hard to understand, though, why the musical’s heartwarming story and endearing characters remain as timeless to our generation as the age-old Jewish traditions and customs were a continual […]
