Once On This Island… If the freezing temps have you daydreaming about balmier temps and sunnier skies, then perhaps an island jaunt is just the ticket. Lucky you! Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty’s Once On This Island is in town for a short trip, and the Broadway sensation- it won the 2018 Tony for Best Revival- envelops the audience in the kind of Caribbean vibes and infectious beats that’ll have you dancing in your seat. Based on Trinidad-born American writer Rosa {Read More}
‘The Lightning Thief’ flashes into Chicago for a wild- and quick- run
January 10, 2019 By 1 Comment
The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical So, there’s this middle grade adventure series loosely based on the antics (and pairings and ensuing offspring) of some Greek gods, and it was turned into a Broadway show. Oh, and it’s also a rock musical. Still with me? Good. Because The Lightning Thief: the Percy Jackson Musical– is absolutely fantastic and deserves a packed house for every night of its short Chicago stay at the Oriental Theatre. Adapted from Rick Riordan’s wildly {Read More}
Goodman’s “Wonderful Town;” Chicago’s nicest place to visit.
October 12, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Here’s the thing about Leonard Bernstein shows; they’re larger than life, classically “Broadway” and, if painted with a broad brushstroke, can feel more than a little dated. That is, unless they’re staged by the Goodman, and infused with such nuance that even the tiniest set piece feels like the wink of an inside joke. Wonderful Town is unlike anything else you’ll see all year. What started in the 1930s as a series of short stories by author Ruth McKenney, chronicling {Read More}
