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As part of “Make Music Chicago” celebration, Julie Lovison, Director of The Lake Shore Music Studio and a few of her students performed at Washington Square Park in the Gold Coast area near Rush Street (actually just off Walton). The piano was provided by the …
We are happy to join forces with our sister channel AuthorsBroadcast.com to cover highlights of the 2019 Chicago Printers Row Lit Fest. In this podcast you can listen to authors give a brief synopsis of their books that include Chicago themes as well as romance, …
Here is an interesting video interview with Michael Corcoran from our Authors Showcase archive talking about contemporary or “modern” Chicago film history.
Chicago tour guide Michael Corcoran co-author with Arnie Bernstein in the book “Hollywood on Lake Michigan” was recently interviewed by the Chicago Reader for an article “CTA on Celluloid.”
This video of a dubbed 8mm film was posted on youtube as being Chicago 1960’s but judging by the warm weather clothing and the fact that “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls” was released in June 1970 likely this was shot around that time. This is …
The Organic Theater Company’s presentation of “The Memo” is an absurdist black comedy that might be described as Monty Python meets “Office Space” in the “Twilight Zone.” The show runs through June 16, 2019, at the Greenhouse Theater Center on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. “The …
I love the Court Theater in Hyde Park, the cast was outstanding as usual, and I really wanted to love this play.
In spite of my tepid “somewhat recommend” I did not dislike “The Adventures of Augie March” playing through June 9, 2019.
Basically, I just felt like it was a lot to consume, it was a bit chaotic and it did not feel fresh.
Listen to my podcast theater review above or read the review at Chicago Theater and Arts for the full low-down.
Theater review by Reno Lovison
Photo: Brosilow
Magic Penthouse” is perfect for those looking for an elegant post-dinner night-on-the-town with unique entertainment and a convivial atmosphere. On their website “Magic Penthouse” encourages “elegant cocktail attire” providing a festive atmosphere with plenty of young ladies in pretty dresses and sparkly jewelry. The men …
We are very happy that pop composer Steve Solomon has allowed us to use FOSTER AVENUE BEACH as the theme song for our Chicago Broadcasting Network podcasts. It was important for us to have a unique song that referenced Chicago in a meaningful but subtle …
“THE UNDENIABLE SOUND OF RIGHT NOW” at the Raven Theatre really resonated with me.
Maybe it was because of the business point-of-view representing an aging business owner reluctant to pass the baton to the younger generation or maybe because of the all to close-to-home conflicts resulting from neighborhood gentrification.
Possibly it was the musical aspect of people trying to express themselves and share their emotions through the art form they love.
As a Chicagoan, I appreciated the allusion to “house music” that has its roots in Chicago.
No doubt all of this was enhanced by the very good performances of a nearly perfect ensemble.
On stage through June 16, 2019.
Listen to my expanded podcast theater review above or read the full review at ChicagoTheaterandArts.com
City Lit in Edgewater is winding up their 39th theatrical season pitching “Two Days in Court: A Double-Header of Classic One Acts.” The two one-acts played back-to-back are “The Devil and Daniel Webster” a soulful drama by Stephen Vincent Benet, and a farcical operetta “Trial …
Chicago has had a long relationship with reggae music most notably at clubs like the Wild Hare (formerly the Wild Hare and Singing Armadillo in Wrigleyville) now resurrected with food and drink near Halsted and Diversey, about a block south of Guitar Center. This release …
There’s plenty to like about this Broadway in Chicago road tour theatrical extravaganza loosely based on the true-life story of a woman claiming to be the surviving daughter of Czar Nicholas II of Russia.
Running now through April 7, 2019 at the Nederlander Theater on Randolph Street in Chicago.
Don’t worry, this version of “Anastasia” has little to do with reality. While it refers to the historical tragedy it is scrubbed clean of most of the ugly unwanted parts, leaving behind the tale of a young, beautiful, and strong heroine striving to find her true identity while struggling to come to terms with her inner princess.
You can listen to the entire audio review by clicking on the podcast above read it at ChicagoTheaterandArts.com.
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