Do you have a desire for sex with someone other than your loved one? What if you could fulfill that sexual urge and still keep a happy and healthy relationship with your partner? These questions are examined in Bruce Norris’ “The Qualms,” now playing at Steppenwolf Theatre. When Chris (played by Greg Stuhr) and his […]
The voters have spoken! Thousands of readers took the time to tell us what they find best about the North Shore and Chicago. This year, over 90,000 verified votes were cast in over 11 categories in our annual Best of 2014 awards, and we couldn’t be prouder you responded in such numbers. Here are our […]
Lollapalooza is approaching (August 1-3), and it’s time to start thinking about the bands you want to see. At this point, everyone knows the headliners and main-stage artists, but what about the bands toward the bottom of the lineup list? Yes, their names are written in a smaller font, but that doesn’t mean they won’t […]
The mythical village Brigadoon appears in Scotland’s Highlands once every hundred years. After a day, it vanishes back into the mists, its people frozen in time for another century. “Brigadoon,” the 1947 Broadway musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, isn’t quite as difficult to see as the town itself—but it has disappeared from […]
Lollapalooza Music Festival is an indie music fans’ Mecca. It attracts plenty of hipsters throughout the three days it runs, but the crowd at “Lolla” transcends the stereotypes associated with music festival crowds. People attend Lolla regardless of their age, style or musical preferences, simply because anyone who gets themselves down to Grant Park the […]
Call it a case of criminal mindlessness: Two boys, from privileged backgrounds but claiming poverty, get lost not in Yonkers, but in their own petty drama. “You’re so independent?” asks adolescent slacker Warren, surveying buddy Dennis’s untidy, stark apartment. “Yeah, because my parents pay for this apartment,” twenty-something small-time drug dealer Dennis replies, wholly believing […]
Last month, fans of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” said goodbye to Sandra Oh and her uber-talented character, Dr. Cristina Yang. Their loss is Chicago’s gain. It might be surprising to some that a popular TV actress would leave a show that’s still doing well, even 10 seasons in, to star in “Death and the Maiden” at […]
If you’re Sting (aka Gordon Sumner), you might tour for funsies with Paul Simon, as he did very successfully earlier this year. Or perhaps, you’ll plumb your childhood memories and write a musical bound for Broadway. Sting’s “The Last Ship” had its star-studded opening in Chicago last night prior to its Broadway debut this fall. Sting and […]
Summer brings movie and TV stars, including Michael Cera and Sandra Oh, to Chicago stages. But local stars, like Joyce Piven, are still big attractions on the North Shore. Heading north for summer fun? Check out the American Player’s Theatre in Spring Green, Wis. Death and the Maiden June 13–July 13 Sandra Oh of “Grey’s […]
Venturing out to a music fest? Here are a few tips to make your outing rock even more. Val’s Fest Tips: Bring: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water-bottle strap, comfortable shoes, backpack/crossover bag for hands-free carryall, pen (to mark the lineup), layered clothing, earplugs, Advil, snacks, cell phone portable battery charger, bandana (many uses) and a Chilly […]
