In Lee Blessing’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, the characters struggle with a conflict that may end life as we know it, and still maintain their humanity. The early ‘80s nuclear arms race brought civilization to the brink of annihilation; the Soviet and American stockpiles alone were enough to destroy the world several times over. This makes […]
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire sets national regional theater subscription records for its ability to leave audiences walking out wondering how they do it. Pulling off such big musicals … in the round … with top-tier talent … where every seat is great … and for such a fair price. But leaving the theater’s current offering, […]
“Aladdin” is pure entertainment for children of all ages. Based on the popular 1992 Disney movie, the production includes many of the film’s original songs, including the rousing “You’ve Never Had a Friend Like Me,” and “A Whole New World,” which for this reviewer, was worth the price of admission alone. Bernie Yvon was hysterical […]
How much is too much? That’s the question at the heart of Emerald City Theatre’s delightful new production, “Pinkalicious: The Musical.”
There is something about attending a Broadway musical … The buzz of the crowd as they make their way into the luxe red velvet and gold gilded playhouse, the thrill of hearing the pit orchestra honk and whistle out notes of what’s to come. The anticipation is heightened when the production is the classic “West […]
Looking to experience more culture, more arts? BackStage Evanston, on Sept. 18, provides a sneak peak to 17 different local performances. The unique experience will take place from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Ethel M. Barber Theater at Northwestern University. “We’ve got a lot of performing arts in Evanston,” says Penny Rotheiser, chair of the event […]
When Arian Moayed was performing “Death of a Salesman” his sophomore year at Glenbrook South High School, he never dreamed he would someday be nominated for a Tony Award. But this year, that’s exactly where the 31-year-old actor found himself: Hearing his name called for Best Actor in a Drama for the play “Bengal Tiger […]
The Las Vegas hit show, Thunder From Down Under, has returned to the Windy City from June 24 to October 29. If the summer’s heat waves aren’t enough, throw in a night of Australian men with washboard abs and sexy moves and that should do the trick! This internationally acclaimed show is steaming up the […]
We could all learn to laugh at ourselves a bit more, and HBO star and Second City alum Jeff Garlin can surely teach us. In his latest stand-up routine at Steppenwolf, “No Sugar Tonight,” which runs an hour and a half, he proves that he’s incredibly comfortable with himself, and therefore comfortable making fun of […]
Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” breathes life into even the most average species of insect. Based on a loose plot about a fly who visits a community of bugs carrying a large egg, the show includes colorful costumes, bossa nova beats and “wow”-factor stunts. “OVO” boasts 10 acts peppered with buzzes, chirps and comedic filler from […]
