Local Performances Articles

“Luna Negra Dance Theater” Review – World premiere of CARMEN.maquia at the Harris Theater, March 24, 2012

Artistic director of Luna Negra Dance Theater, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano has taken some creative risks with this world premier of Carmen, entitled Carmen.maquia

Music Institiute of Chicago features pianist Meng-Chieh Liu Review - An Artist Does the Impossible

Acclaimed pianist and Music Institute of Chicago faculty member Meng-Chieh Liu performs a concert program. Surely this man has experienced the sorrow and courage which seemed to put him in a place beyond our reality as he performed his magic

‘The Rest Unknown’ Review — Interactive Fun with Genesis Ensemble

Eat, play, live with Genesis Ensemble's interactive tour

Bella Voce Music of the Sistine Chapel Review - The Beauty of the Music Elevates One to Another Place

Travel back with Bella Voce as this Chicago premier a cappella choral ensemble presents the Music of the Sistine Chapel performing impressive choral motets from Europe’s most influential choral composers of the Renaissance period

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Spring Series Review — Fresh Choreography, Ripened Performance

World premiere Little mortal jump puts a spring in the step of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Spring Series

Four Score Festival at Nichols Hall Review – A Sorcerer’s Apprentice

The Music Institute of Chicago’s Four Score Festival at Nichols Hall in Evanston concluded Sunday with its second of two performances, featuring American icon Aaron Copland and one of his students, Argentinian composer Mario Davidovksy

Bring it On: The Musical Rewiew- Catch the Spirit!

2,4,6, 8, who do we appreciate?! Bring it On: The Musical, playing at the Cadillac Palace until March 25th

The North Plan Review - The Revolution Starts Here!

Theater Wit's hilarious production of The North Plan, proclaimed as a story of “what ordinary Americans would do if the U.S. government fell into tyranny,” is part apocalyptic horror story, part farce, and all good old-fashioned Western.

Thodos Dance Chicago 2012 Winter Concert Review - Elevating Chicago Dance

Thodos Dance Chicago again brings their engaging and creative art to Chicago

Rinaldo at Lyric Opera Review - Eternal Sunshine of Spotless Love

Modern and creative set design, delightful choreography, and a string of breathtakingly wonderful principals, Rinaldo is as much a showcase to Lyric’s enduring ability to remake itself as it is a dutiful homage to classic bel canto opera

CSO Subscription Series Review - Stravinsky and Schoenberg a Tale of Two Ditties

Whether you ‘get it’ or not, Schoenberg and Stravinsky will continue to draw praise and critique, as well as no shortage of packed houses

Disgraced Review - Why You Never Talk About Religion And Politics

Disgraced, the gut-busting world-premiere written by Ayad Akhtar currently playing at the American Theater Company, is theater at its boldest and bravest.

The North Mississippi Allstars at the Old Town School of Folk Music Review- Rocking out Lincoln Square

The North Mississippi Allstars rocked Lincoln Square with their "electric folk" sound

The Music Instirute of Chicago Presents Cyrus Forough in Concert Review - The Beautiful Music Soothes and Excites

The Music Institute of Chicago presented Cyrus Forough and pianist Tatyana Stepanova in concert. They both displayed amazing technique and emotional expression as I closed my eyes and allowed the wonderful music to flood over and into me.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Trey McIntyre Project Review - Celebrating New Orleans in Song and Dance

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Trey McIntyre Project appeared together at the Symphony Center for a performance of two unique music-and-dance collaborations celebrating the music and spirit of New Orleans

Cirque du Soleil Quidam Review - Magic in the Streets

Cirque du Soleil has once again artfully transformed a bland sporting arena (into its own unique magical world: Quidam

South Pacific Review - Back in Chicago for a two-week Engagement through February 26,

South Pacific, playing at the Cadillac Theater was a wonderful evening of theater

Joffrey Ballet’s “Winter Fire” Review - Two Premieres and a Favorite

Artistic Director Ashley Wheater deserves credit for bringing newer works into the repertoire. The Winter Fire program offers two premieres and audience favorite After the Rain

Three Divas Valentine Day Cabaret Review - The Divas are Divine

Performing together for the very first time, three chantueses explored the romantic side of music in a Valentine’s Day cabaret concert at Northlight Theater showcasing their musical passion and powerful pipes

Cirque du Soleil's Quidam Review - Magic in the Streets