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Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective Review - An Art Institute of Chicago Blockbuster

"Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective", currently at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers 160 works that represent the full range of his work

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Review – Capturing the City’s Imagination

Stepping into the lobby of the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, there was an uplifting fantastical feeling

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

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Civitas Ensemble at Nichols Hall Review - And The People Rejoiced

Civitas is a staggeringly talented group of musicians farmed from the ranks of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The quality of their performance – as well as the group’s mission – is immense

Orion Ensemble Presents All That Jazz Review - The Chamber-Jazz Mash Up

The stately and ornate décor of Roosevelt University’s Ganz Hall served as a backdrop for Chicago chamber group Orion Ensemble’s penultimate concert of its 2011 – 2012 season

Music in the Loft Review - The Legacy of Fredda Hyman

The legacy of Fredda Hyman lives on to celebrate her gift to the world and the arts through Music in the Loft which provided opportunities for young artists to perform in an intimate, nurturing, and acoustically superior setting

Frank Rich and Martha Lavey In Conversation Review - A Unique Perspective

At Steppenwolf Theatre, the onstage discussion between Frank Rich, Writer-at-Large at New York Magazine and former New York Times columnist, and Martha Lavey, Artistic Director and ensemble member of Steppenwolf Theatre offered a unique perspective on culture and world events

CATS The Musical Review-Decades on Broadway and Still The CATS Meow

CATS known for being the longest continuously touring Broadway musical in history, will only be playing for a week at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theater this time around from May 1st, 2012 through the 6th.

Tigers Be Still at Theater Wit Review - Misery Has Company

While certainly resting well in the darkest depths of comedy, Tigers Be Still is nonetheless a poignant look at the different ways people and families are affected by depression

On Your Feet Foundation - Support for Women Who Placed Their Babies With Adoptive families

Since 2001, On You Feet Foundation has been honoring and supporting birthmothers who placed their babies with adoptive families.

We Are Proud To Present… at Victory Gardens Review – An Evening of Genocide at the Theater

When considering recommending theater events in your area, it is usually not the best selling point to rave about a play whose topic focuses almost exclusively on genocide. And yet here we are

“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

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

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

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

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

Lyric’s Show Boat Review: All Aboard the Cotton Blossom!

Lyric Opera of Chicago created a unique work melding the best of theater and opera performance: a richly textured evening on the Cotton Blossom

Cirque du Soleil's 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

Aida at Lyric Opera of Chicago Review - A Not-So-Modern Love Story

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Verdi's Aida, a tragic love tale told with all the pomp and pageantry that is so distinctly Verdi

Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Review - The Journey, the Dream

In the Journey, the Dream, Maestro Mei-AnnChen and guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson lead the Sinfonietta through a selection of works that celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's pioneering fight for civil rights and his enduring legacy

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