It’s another hit for Northlight. After the success of last month’s “Chapatti,” Northlight Theatre finishes their 2013/2014 season with Neil Simon’s “Lost In Yonkers,” which won the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tony Awards. The play, directed here by Devon de Mayo, opens with teenage brothers Jay and Arty waiting in their grandmother’s […]
Full confession: I’m a Detroit girl, born and raised. Motown was the soundtrack of my youth—yes, I’m aware that everyone who grew up in the ‘60s and ‘70s could claim the same, but it was different in the Motor City, where Berry Gordy’s Motown held fierce pride of place in our hearts. So it’s no […]
“The Sound of Music” is coming to The Lyric Opera of Chicago! The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is an iconic piece of American theater perfect for children, teens, parents and grandparents alike. To celebrate its return to our favorite city, we are proud to announce that the Lyric has teamed up with Make It […]
Boy meets girl. Boy marries girl. Boy leaves girl. Girl gets left. Girl marries boy. Girl meets boy. It might seem backward, but that’s all part of the perspective of “The Last Five Years,” now playing atMetropolis Performing Arts Centre. The musical covers the five-year relationship of Jamie Wellerstein—an aspiring writer—and Cathy Hyatt—an aspiring actress. […]
Brenda Didier knows a thing or two about drawing an audience in through dance. The Libertyville resident has won multiple Jeff Awardsfor her work throughout Chicagoland, and she owns the Lincolnshire Academy of Dance. Brenda is currently working with Porchlight Music Theatre, where she is an advisory board member and artistic associate, on “How to […]
From the very first moment of “The White Snake,” it’s clear that we’re in Mary Zimmerman Land—a magical and beguiling world that’s familiar from previous plays by this renowned Evanston director. “The White Snake” at Goodman Theatre is classic Zimmerman: an ancient story brought to life on the stage with a light, playful touch. As […]
A little-known fun fact: I was an exercise instructor for 10 years back in the early ‘80s at a popular Gold Coast studio called The Workout Ltd. Picture me in full Jane Fonda gear, down to the leg warmers, belted leotard, headband, and full-footed tights. We worked you ‘til you dropped; the sign of a […]
A musical-theater masterpiece celebrating the 30th anniversary of Chicagoland’s most elegant venue, led by a top-five area director with a multi-talented cast.
Not sure if you can endure another round of Raffi-like sing-a-longs with your tot? It’s not quite time to try Ravinia? Check out SPACE’s family-friendly programming! In fact, tickets go on sale April 10 at 11 a.m. for a special, great-for-young-ones, sit-on-the-floor experience with a “big kid” act, Five For Fighting (“100 Years,” “Superman”). Here’s […]
Kevin McCollum has come full circle. “Chicago was a great town for me,” McCollum says. “I drove down to see my first Broadway show—the touring company of A Chorus Line—when it came through town in 1977, and now here I am, bringing my own shows here!” He’s being modest. If you don’t already know, Kevin […]
