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A Marvelous Party
Oh, Coward! – Dead Writers Theatre
Entering this intimate 80-seat venue, audiences will suddenly be transported back in time to a salon, decorated in Art
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What’s Real?
Bakersfield Mist – Timeline Theatre Company
Maude Gutman is a foul-mouthed, unemployed bartender, who prides herself on how beautifully she’s decorated her
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Life is a Banquet
Mame – Light Opera Works
In this much welcome Chicago revival of Jerry Herman’s beloved 1966 musical, the old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t
Read MoreBette Bathes You in Songs and Laughter
Bette, Live at the Continental Baths – Hell in a Handbag Productions at Stage 773
It was a hot rainy night and I ducked into the Continental Baths, in the basement of the Ansonia Hotel in New York
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A Good Man is Hard to Find
The Good Person of Szechwan – Cor Theatre
Unapologetically theatrical, this play begins when three gods come to earth in search of one person who’s truly good.
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Mister Excitement
The Jackie Wilson Story – Black Ensemble Theatre
The Detroit-born soul singer and performer, who was justifiably nicknamed “Mister Excitement,” comes to life once
Read MoreNewsies is Always Good News!
Newsies – Cadillac Palace Theater
As the headlines fade on this inventive, toe tapping musical bundle, it’s dancing, music and sheer moxie have kept it exciting. A beautiful comet of theater brightness, noteworthy and beloved.
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A surreal evening with Bryan Ferry
Photo by Terry Giardina
Saturday night was a special night. With a nice warm breeze and a star scattered sky, the king of suave, legendary British singer Bryan Ferry made his first appearance at Ravinia. With a career spanning 40 plus years, Bryan delighted us with his deliverance of songs. His style, grace and coolness are what seems to be absent in the younger generation of performers.
A Pair of Legends
Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy at Ravinia
The audience knew they were in for a special night when two of the best guitarist to grace the music world were about to hit the stage: Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy.
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A Story of Love and Forgiveness
Byhalia, Mississippi – def*i*ni*tion Theatre Company
Jim and Laurel Parker are a loving couple, self-proclaimed “proud, white trash,” living in a modest, two-bedroom
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