I’ve been to 27 Live twice. Both times, the meals were enjoyable. Both times, the room was virtually empty. Is that because of the location, just slightly off the beaten path in downtown Evanston (but only two blocks away from the bustling movie mega-plex)? Or perhaps it can be chalked up to the weather, on […]
Lyric Opera of Chicago has a real winner in its new production of Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The tragic heroine, Violetta Valery, is sung by Latvian soprano Marina Rebeka in a singularly impressive debut here. She sparkles, she shines, and her bright coloratura is as fresh and flexible after three hours as it is when […]
A holiday classic comes to life in the Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences’ new performance of “The Nutcracker.” The beloved tale has been transformed into a family-friendly musical comedy that is both sweet and sincere while also being laugh-out-loud funny. It’s the perfect entrée for young theatergoers who will fall in love with the classic […]
As another Chicago autumn morphs into winter, there’s a summer wind blowing through Lincolnshire for the second straight year. Chicagoland-based Summer Naomi Smart doesn’t simply portray “Mary Poppins” in Marriott Theatre’s current production of the family-favorite musical; she mutates into her. No doubt, on her off days Smart’s friends have to tell her, “Enough with […]
1999 was a big year for the muse. So 14 years later, it’s high time to update the pop culture images of Sharon Stone and Salma Hayek as mythology’s daughters of Zeus. Enter Dani De Waal. (And for effect, Ms. De Waal, please make your entrance from the audience, under spotlight.) Truth is, Stone and […]
Who says you need to be an actor to hit the stage?
Who doesn’t love to wrap themselves up in a cozy sweater for fall? This season, there’s so much variety in sweater trends. Here are our favorites: Leather Embellishments Leather continues to be hotter then ever this fall. You’ll see sweaters with leather sleeves, collars and trim. Just a touch of this luxe fabric […]
Lately, when we have friends over for dinner or cocktails, our entertainment choices occasionally make our adult kids wince. Think YouTube videos. Ironically, the kids see this primitive sharing as old school. They have a point—I know we sound ridiculous yelling over each other, “Oh! Have you seen the one with the howling dog quieting […]
The Chicago Children’s Theatre is kicking off their 8th season with a charming new production of “A Year with Frog & Toad.” The Tony-nominated musical is based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books that feature two lovable friends and their year-round adventures. Directed by Henry Godinez (currently a residence artist at the Goodman Theatre) the play […]
Morning temperatures are cooler as fall takes over—and you may be skeptical about carrying your workout forward into a chillier season. Most runners will tell you: Fall weather will make your workouts feel easy and comfortable. Our advice? Resist the urge to overdress. Dress in breathable layers you can shed as your body warms and […]
