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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
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
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
"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
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
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