Bible B-Sides Sinnerman Ensemble at Viaduct Theatre Click here Bible B-Sides – Sinnerman Ensemble to read a review by Venus Zarris of Bible B-Sides, playing at the Viaduct Theatre through April 25. SiNNERMAN- Home Viaduct Theatre – Home
Bible B-Sides Sinnerman Ensemble at Viaduct Theatre Click here Bible B-Sides – Sinnerman Ensemble to read a review by Venus Zarris of Bible B-Sides, playing at the Viaduct Theatre through April 25. SiNNERMAN- Home Viaduct Theatre – Home
By Venus Zarris As I walked up the stairs of the Grand Master’s Art Building, the taped-up photo copies of MISSING children notices gave me flashbacks of a visit to New York very shortly after the fall of the Twin Towers. Everywhere you looked there were MISSING notices of loved ones lost to the tragedy. The suffering lingered in the… (more…)
By J. Scott Hill I’m old. In testament to that, I still say mix-tape, even for mix-CD or playlist. I’d tell myself that, while I am culturally literate enough to own an MP3 player, I’m being retro-chic by using hopelessly out-of-date slang like mix-tape. Recently, I burned a mix-tape of some underground music I enjoy, but found that while I had printed a cover… (more…)
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Announces Programming for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in Chicago April 1 – 5 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater A. Douthit, G. Sims, and K. Boyd. Photo by Andrew Eccles Opening night features a special LIVE ONSTAGE performance by Grammy Award-winning female a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock… Sweet… (more…)
DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE! SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS By Robert Andersen Lights! Music! Action! There’s something special about building a bond with your children around a common passion. I like to involve my daughters in the live theatre experience; they like to involve me in their favorite T.V. shows. When my daughter Emma was younger we went… (more…)
“Dr. Jekyll’s Nemesis Returns… with a twist!” “MRS. HYDE & THE CASE OF THE GASLIGHT BUGGERINGS” Written by Duane Scott Cerny. Directed by Mark Contorno Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (at Lincoln & Wellington) www.athenaeumtheatre.com April 2nd thru April 26th. 16 Performances Only! Thursday, Friday & Saturdays at 8pm. Sundays at 4pm Tickets: $20.00. Students/Seniors: $15.00 Theatre Box Office Hours:… (more…)
Silk Road Theatre Project PRESENTS THE MIDWEST PREMIERE OF MOTTI LERNER’S PANGS OF THE MESSIAH Chicago, IL—Silk Road Theatre Project begins its 2009 season with the Midwest Premiere of Pangs of the Messiah by renowned Israeli playwright Motti Lerner. The production, directed by Piven Theatre Workshop Artistic Director Jennifer Green, runs March 19 – May 10, 2009, in Pierce Hall… (more…)
AFTER DARK & ORGIE AWARD WINNING Dog & Pony Theatre Co. proudly presents the Midwest Premiere of: GOD’S EAR By Jenny Schwartz Directed by Artistic Director Krissy Vanderwarker A heartbreakingly amazing work that explores a couple’s relationship as they mourn the death of their son. Dog & Pony Theatre Co. Viaduct Theatre Mainstage, 3111 N. Western Ave. March 26-April 26… (more…)
Politics and Parody on Navy Pier Second City’s Rod Blagojevich Superstar Comes to Chicago Shakespeare for a Limited Engagement March 26–May 3, 2009 Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) welcomes Second City back to Navy Pier with a limited six-week engagement of their smash hit, Rod Blagojevich Superstar. The show will play in a cabaret-style setting in which audience members can enjoy… (more…)
Mary Poppins Cadillac Palace Theatre Click here Mary Poppins Cadillac Palace Theatre to read a 4 STAR review by Venus Zarris of Mary Poppins, playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through July 12. This play is a DREAM! and Mary has perhaps the most spectacular exit off stage in the history of exits off stage! Mary Poppins “2009” (Chicago) Tickets –… (more…)