Summer was full of athletic activities that defined your waist and toned your thighs. Fresh fruits and veggies were plentiful and easy to serve alongside grilled seafood. Now comes the challenging part of the year. Halloween is the first in a series of celebrations that can mess with all your good work in the diet […]
A Shakespeare tragedy filled with death and madness isn’t supposed to be funny, is it? Think again. Even in a dark drama like “Hamlet,” the Bard’s sharp wit keeps poking at us. The jokes really are there, if the actors are allowed to deliver them. Director Michael Halberstam brings a playful touch to his interpretation […]
Fine dining, by most people’s standards, is a luxury.
I had a vague feeling of déjà vu when I walked into Dowize Bistro on Central, especially when I looked at the menu.
We all need what Vicki Medvec has got—a better way to negotiate what we want while making the other person feel good about giving it to us.
This drama first won attention three years ago as a vehicle for Jane Fonda, who returned to Broadway after decades offstage. But Nick Bowling’s production for TimeLine Theatre Company (hosted at the larger Stage 773 venue, rather than TimeLine’s home space on Wellington Avenue in Chicago) proves that star power isn’t needed in this Moises Kaufman’s […]
“Dreamgirls,” the glitzy, loose fictionalization of the Supremes becoming stars through the 1960s and 70s, premiered August 22 on the cusp of Leo and Virgo. And the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre faithful rose to their feet. Opening night certainly enjoyed its share of star-quality moments. The vocal chops of Raena White as the top-then-toppled Dreamette, Effie, […]
Historically, great opera divas did one thing well — sing. They struggled to juggle international success with other life opportunities. Renée Fleming has smashed this mold. She is not only the world’s greatest soprano, Fleming is also a savvy entrepreneur, author, cross-over rock singer and creative consultant for the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Fleming’s most […]
September’s always one of the busiest months for theatergoing, as many stage companies come back from summer break. This year’s fall season is front-loaded with highly anticipated shows by some of the Chicago area’s most celebrated directors. Sweet Bird of Youth September 15 – October 28 | Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago | […]
In town for the holiday weekend? There are a bunch of great ways to celebrate summer’s swan song in Chicago and the suburbs—from sports to song, fairs to fun runs. You’re certain to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. And with an extra day, more time to do it. Here are our […]
