If “Venus in Fur” sounds familiar, you’re probably thinking of “Venus in Furs,” the song that plays as the lights come up at Goodman Theatre. Or perhaps you’re thinking of the kinky 1870 book “Venus in Furs” by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, which inspired the song. Masochism was named after this Austrian author. That same novel also […]
It’s sentimental, but then so are the Irish. It’s hilarious, because they can turn a phase into laughter like no group on the planet. And it’s laced with tragedy, as is their history. Northlight Theatre presents “Chapatti,” a two-person play by Christian O’Reilly set in present-day Dublin and given its world premiere in the North […]
Have you ever told a lie? Unless you’re lying, the answer is “yes.” Some fibs we shrug off as a way to avoid hurt feelings. Others, however, can get us into serious trouble. “American Myth,” a new play by Christina Gormanopening March 13 at American Blues Theater, takes a look at the lies we tell. […]
Have you been running up to 5 miles four times a week, completing 5Ks, and yearning for a bigger challenge? If so, then the half marathon is a manageable goal for 2014. Participation in the half marathon has grown 10 percent a year in the U.S., making it the hot distance. More than 60 percent […]
You probably know Bob Woodruff—or at least his story. He’s the TV journalist who was to succeed Peter Jennings as co-anchor of ABC News’ weekday broadcast, “World News Tonight” back in December 2005. But the plan was derailed when he was critically wounded by a roadside bomb while on assignment in Iraq. He sustained massive brain injuries and lost part of his skull, but […]
After a rough winter, we can barely wait another minute for spring. In addition to spring-cleaning your closet, think about spring-cleaning your beauty cabinet and restocking your essentials. These hot trends will add oomph to your look and wash away winter blahs. Smudgy Liner For a sultry look, dark smudged liner is super […]
Song, dance and history lessons are in store for audiences of Schoolhouse Rock Live! The beloved 1970s cartoon series comes to life at theMarriott Theatre for Young Audiences with a spirited production that pays homage to learning through music. Directed by George Keating (one of the original co-creators of the show), the musical tells the story […]
One can hardly glance at his or her Facebook news feed without being cleverly implored a time or eight to “Dream BIG!” Perhaps Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehlerisn’t on Facebook. Because the director of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” playing Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre through March 30, only offers audiences a peek […]
I’ll admit it—I’m a huge Sondheim fan. But even so, I never saw his “Road Show” (music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman) in any of its previous iterations, and there have been a few. The first workshop production in New York was titled “Gold!” and later “Wise Guys;” it opened in […]
Juice bars are opening in record numbers, home juicers are the hot kitchen appliance, and your local grocer is displaying bright red and green, bottled juices. As you try to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, juicing can be an easy way to get more nutrients from kale, spinach, tomato and beets into your […]
