Monthly Archives: July 2014
Listen to a Story About a Man Named Jed
The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical
It’s been a long time since this rollicking TV sitcom reigned supreme on CBS. The comedy featured over 200 episodes during its seven years
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Othello – The Gift Theatre
Jealousy, revenge, ambition and bigotry all play a big part in Shakespeare’s early 17th century tragedy subtitled, “The Moor of Venice.” This
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The Qualms – Steppenwolf Theatre
Invited by Gary and Teri, newcomers Chris and Kristy are the first to arrive for the party at their hosts’ luxurious, high tech apartment within
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Charlotte’s Web – Emerald City Theatre
Long before Harry Potter took over kids’ bookshelves as one of their favorite novels, E. B. White penned this charming story about what it
Read MoreRe-imagining Joan of Arc
The Shepherd’s Daughter – Paradeigma Collective
Four women drift onto the tiny stage as a kind of Greek chorus, singing a mournful rendition of “Alouette,” the French children’s song about
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Seussical – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Hot town: summer in the city, and Chicagoans are so lucky. This exciting metropolis is certainly no Second City when it comes to first-rate
Read MoreRavinia Then and Now: A personal journey
I was born November 2, 1960. This year my friends and I turn 54. Along with the day to day trials and tribulations we lost 2 close friends that
Read MoreAn Evening with Yes
An Evening with
PERFORMING TWO OF THEIR CLASSIC ALBUMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN ONE EVENING: ‘FRAGILE’ AND ‘CLOSE TO THE EDGE’ PLUS AN ENCORE OF THEIR GREATEST HITS
Saturday July 26 at 8:00 pm
Reserved Seat Tickets $100/$75/$50 at Ticketfly.com, Copernicuscenter.org or charge by phone at 877.4.FLY.TIX (35.9849)
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THE ICONIC AND GRAMMY-WINNING ROCK BAND YES ANNOUNCE 35-DATE SUMMER TOUR
PERFORMING TWO OF THEIR CLASSIC ALBUMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN ONE EVENING: ‘FRAGILE’ AND ‘CLOSE TO THE EDGE’ PLUS AN ENCORE OF THEIR GREATEST HITS
TOUR LAUNCHES JULY 8 IN BOSTON FEATURES PERFORMANCES AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL IN NEW YORK CITY (7/9) AND THE GREEK THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES (8/24)
YES (L-R): Steve Howe, Jon Davison, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Chris Squire Photo Credit: Rob Shanahan
Throughout 2013, the iconic and Grammy-winning rock band YES marked a career first by performing a triple-header concert featuring three of their classic albums in their entirety, all in one concert. For 2014, the band is back to rock crowds nationwide with an amazing show. The 35-date summer tour will feature YES performing–in their entirety–1971’s groundbreaking album FRAGILE for the first-time ever and a repeat performance from last year’s tour of 1972’s CLOSE TO THE EDGE, followed by an encore of the band’s greatest hits.
Kicking off July 8 in Boston, the tour will then stop at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall July 10 before making its way throughout the Northeast, hitting Wallingford, CT, Westbury, NY, Newport, RI, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and more. Among their many tour stops, YES will perform in Detroit, Madison, Chicago, Nashville, Louisville, Atlanta, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Diego and San Jose before wrapping August 24 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. See full itinerary below.
During the encore on the upcoming tour, the multi-platinum progressive rock band–bassist CHRIS SQUIRE, guitarist STEVE HOWE, drummer ALAN WHITE, keyboardist GEOFF DOWNES and singer JON DAVISON-will also perform material off HEAVEN AND EARTH, their new studio album, out July 8.
The album FRAGILE is considered to be their U.S. breakthrough album peaking at #4 on the Billboard Album charts in the U.S. The RIAA-certified double platinum album has sold over two million copies and features YES’ hit single “Roundabout” and other classics like “Long Distance Runaround” and “Heart of the Sunrise.” It also marks the band’s first collaboration with artist Roger Dean on cover art, who has designed many of the band’s album covers and logos. The band’s album CLOSE TO THE EDGE-widely regarded as one of the greatest progressive rock albums ever recorded-was on the U.S. charts for 32 weeks, peaking at #3. A Rolling Stone review noted, “Yes’ colors are subtle, almost imperceptible tints, but the main strokes are bold and thick, applied with sureness and natural instinct.” Inspired by Siddhartha and their “state of mind” at the time, the Gold-certified album featuring epic suites such as “Close To The Edge” and “You And I” was named one of the “100 Greatest Guitar Albums of All Time” by Guitar World (2006). Track listings for both albums listed below.
Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, March 28.YES is proud to provide special show packages, which include near-stage seating, a meet and greet with the band, exclusive limited-edition gifts from YES, and much more. For more information on prices, on-sale dates and to purchase YES packages/tickets, go to www.yesworld.com or visit one of the links below.
About YES: Founded in 1968 by Chris Squire and Jon Anderson, Grammy-award winning recording artists YES have created some of the most important and influential music in rock history, such as iconic pieces “Roundabout,” “Close to the Edge,” “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” and countless others. Having sold over 50 million records over its forty-six-year career, YES continues creating masterful music that inspires fans and musicians from around the world.
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A Romantic Fantasy in Glorious Style
Brigadoon – Goodman Theatre
Guaranteed to produce a lump in the throat of any self-respecting Scot, the shrill, wailing skirl of bagpipes that opens this newly refreshed
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