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Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt Review – An Exciting, Fascinating Experienc

I joined three friends for a pleasant drive to the Milwaukee Public Museum to see "Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt". We found it fascinating and captivating

Addams Family the Broadway Musical Review- A Guaranteed Good Time is Just Around the 'Coroner'

The Addams Family features an original story. Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love. Everything will change on the fateful night that the Addams host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his "respectable" parents; cue the chaos

Its A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play Review: Reimagine Tradition

Capturing every bit of the spirit of the original film, ATC turns the tale on its ear and presents a hilarious, musical, theatrical performance focused on the actors performing a radio broadcast of It’s A Wonderful Life

Handel's Messiah Review - Bringing in the holidays with a classical performance as it was originally meant to be performed

With the tapestry of Baroque melodies and the thrill of the unison chorus, the Messiah casts its spell on the audience both in its sense of antiquity and the present thrill of experiencing it in the moment

JUBALEE Review - Global Rhythms Continues the Celebration

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) opens its 22nd season with Global Rhythms. This year’s performances spotlight national and international artists.Performances are November 26 and 27

"Cities of Light" Review - A Look at the 1920s and 30s Jewish Cabaret Scene at The Piven Theatre

Rebecca Joy Fletcher’s uniquely written cabaret takes audience members on a ride back into Jewish history as they follow the provocative and persistent Chanteuse and her younger counterpart /accompanist, Jimmi

Wood Family Foundation Shopping Fundraiser Review-Shopping For All Mankind

Sarah Wood, wife of Chicago Cubs Pitcher, Kerry Wood, hosted an evening of shopping and styling in support of the Wood Family Foundation at Intermix Boutique in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood Thursday, November 10th

Rock of Ages Review - Abundant Energy, 1980s' Rock and Roll and More

Have "the time of your life" at ROCK of Ages - this week only!

Lyric Opera's Tales of Hoffmann: Opera Fantastique

Beautiful voices, superb acting, and a magical set, lighting, and costumes make Les Contes D’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann) a pleasure to see and hear.

The Doyle And Debbie Show at Royal George Theater Review - A Country Duo Hits the Big City

Featuring hilarious original songs and not at all subtle dark humor, Doyle and Debbie is an experience that is equal parts homage to country music and satirical performance art

Joffrey Ballet Chicago’s Don Quixote Review - Remake of a Traditional Ballet

Beautiful stage pictures and flawless dancing highlight Joffrey Ballet Chicago’s traditional Don Quixote

Wizard World: A Weekend of Fun and Fantasy in Chicago

Chicago gets its comic book fix as Wizard World comes to town

Music Institute presents Calidore String Quartet Review - A Special Blend

The Music Institute of Chicago continued its 2011-2012 Faculty and Guest Artist concert series on Sunday with a stellar performance by the Fischoff National Chamber Competition champions the Calidore String Quartet

MCA First Fridays Review: All This and Art Too

If you’re afraid you might not “get” contemporary art, you’re curious about what it is, or you’d just like to mingle with 1,000 or so over-21-year-olds in a beautiful setting, try the MCA’s First Fridays

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Review - Re-imagining Repertory at the Dance Center of Columbia College

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company opens the Dance Center at Columbia College’s season with small-scale works that are well-suited for the intimate space

" Red" Review - Seeing Red at the Goodman Theatre

Whether you’re an art lover or someone who’s looked at nonrepresentational art and thought, “My six-year-old could do that,” Goodman Theatre’s production of "Red" is for you

The Amish Project at American Theater Company Review - A One Woman Triumph Over Tragedy

The Amish Project examines the toll taken on seven different characters faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community, taking stock of the profound and sometimes unlikely emotions that surface in reaction to a shared loss

Wilde & Greene Restaurant + Natural Market Review – A Grand Opening, A New Beginning

A festive grand opening launched Wilde and Greene Restaurant + Natural Market, a new one stop concept in dining and food purchase

Remy Bumppo Preview - "Think Theater" Promises Three One-Of-A-Kind Productions

The Remy Bumppo theater company kicked off their very exciting 15th Anniversary Season on Monday with a lively salon discussion

Chicago Dancing Festival Review – Five Nights and Counting

My companion and I were part of the 10,000 who came to the final night of the Chicago Dancing Festival at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park

Thursday May 17th: 7:00 PM | Goodman Theatre: "The Iceman Cometh"; 7:30 PM | Steppenwolf Theater: The March; 7:30 PM | Northlight Theatre: "[title of show]"; 7:30 PM | Lifeline Theatre: Pride and Prejudice; 7:30 PM | Redtwist Theatre: "The Cripple of Inishmaan"; 8:00 PM | WBEZ's Off-Air Series: "Drive-In Double Feature! Zombie Apocalypse"; 8:00 PM | Profiles Theatre: "The Break of Noon"; 8:00 PM | Profiles Theatre presents the American Premiere of â��In a Forest, Dark and Deepâ��; 8:00 PM | The Wit Theater: "Tigers Be Still"; 8:00 PM | Raven Theatre Company: Bang the Drum Slowly; 8:00 PM | Rivendell Theatre Ensemble: Crooked; 9:00 PM | Elate Begins Steampunk Thursdays March 22

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