There’s an obscure little hip-hop musical nominated for a few 2016 Tony Awards. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Just kidding. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, you’ve not only heard about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s brilliant musical, “Hamilton,” but you’ve bought tickets to see it on Broadway (or at least wished you […]
Broadway in Chicago’s world premiere of “The SpongeBob Musical” is much more than a simple rehash of a favorite kids’ TV show. In a plotline never seen before, the technicolor undersea world of Bikini Bottom is at risk of total annihilation. Sure, a hero will arise to save the day (and we have a definite […]
You’ve heard by now that if you really want to get fit, core is king. A strong core means more than just looking good in a swimsuit though — it supports your spinal column and provides the foundation for all movement. Core muscles include those in your butt, hips, through your torso and into your […]
Summer is here and with it a solid lineup of outdoor concerts featuring some legendary artists. Here are our picks for the best shows in June from the big names and the up-and-comers you won’t want to miss. Large Arena Shows twenty one pilots Allstate Arena, June 5 This genre-defying duo has an immense stage […]
Summer is almost here and that means music festival season is finally upon us. But with so many great choices across the country, which do you choose? Whether you like your music with a side of sights (a gorgeous city skyline or local art), tastes and smells (from top-notch food vendors) or sounds (a band […]
Joshua Bell started experimenting with music at age four, wrapping rubber bands around door handles and dressers and picking out tunes. His parents, both psychologists, thought it wise to encourage such behavior. Today, Bell is one of the most famous and well-respected violinists in the world; he is the recipient of innumerable awards and has […]
On May 16, Northwestern University alum Brian d’Arcy James will return to his alma mater to receive the Sarah Siddons Society Actor of the Year Award. d’Arcy James received a Sarah Siddons Society Scholarship while attending Northwestern and is the first scholarship recipient to later receive the Actor of the Year Award. The award will […]
Drum roll, please. It’s that time of year again: Make It Better’s Best of 2016 survey has arrived! Each year, we ask you — our valuable audience — to vote for your favorite businesses across different categories. This year’s survey is designed to find the best in Arts & Entertainment, Beauty, Celebrations, Dining, Fitness & […]
Long known for their inventive, groundbreaking shows, Steppenwolf Theatre will soon stage a different type of opening. This May, the curtain rises on Steppenwolf’s newest productions: Front Bar and The 1700 Theatre, both contained in the old Ethan Allen furniture store space directly north of the Steppenwolf Theatre building. Steppenwolf bought the space in 2012, […]
Goodman Theatre’s “Carlyle” is a twisted political romp of a play-within-a-play that follows the trajectory of a black Republican. As you watch him move through identity after identity, Carlyle becomes more than just a character — and it is here the brilliance of both actor James Earl Jones II and director Benjamin Kamine really shines. Here are […]
