Running at Goodman Theatre through October 12, “The World of Extreme Happiness” is a thought-provoking production. Based on a play by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, “Happiness” explores China’s cultural and economic transformation from a rural-based society to a rapidly urbanized country. Goodman’s lively, funny and ever poignant production is directed by Eric Ting and captivates its […]
“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. […]
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 […]
When first told at age 12 that I would have to maintain a gluten-free diet, I didn’t fully understand what that meant. Back in 2002, the concept of a gluten-free diet was not widely discussed. It was generally associated with celiac disease, a digestive disorder caused by gluten, a protein found in wheat, oats, barley […]
