Think of the greatest Disney films and songs in recent memory and chances are you’ll find yourself humming an Alan Menken melody for the rest of the day. From “Under the Sea” to “Be Our Guest” to “A Whole New World,” to name a few, the eight-time Oscar-winning composer and pianist (who also happens to […]
Whether you’re entertaining out-of-town guests or simply need a break from the hustle and bustle of the season, here are 17 plays in Chicago you won’t want to miss this month and beyond. “Twelfth Night, or What You Will“ Nov. 7 to Dec. 16 William Shakespeare wrote this rom-com 416 years ago, and yet, like […]
Enchantment is in the air with the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s new production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.” The play, based on Disney’s Academy Award-winning animated film and Tony Award-winning stage musical is pure magic with delightful songs, clever costumes and plenty of razzle-dazzle. The performance is directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell (who also […]
