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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dance Duality Review – A Memorable Pairing

Dance Duality Review – A Memorable Pairing Dance Duality combined the works of Thodos Dance Chicago and Luna Negra Dance Theater and was a wonderful opportunity to see the companies' collaboration at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts

American Idiot Review - An American Rock Opera

American Idiot Review - An American Rock Opera American Idiot rocks the stage

‘Bachelorette’ Review — Uninterrupted Shrillness

‘Bachelorette’ Review — Uninterrupted Shrillness Playwright Leslye Headland gives her characters little cause for celebration

The Feast: an intimate Tempest Review - An Old-Fashioned Explosion Experiment

The Feast: an intimate Tempest Review - An Old-Fashioned Explosion Experiment Storms and Puppets and Beckett, oh my!

‘Time Stands Still’ review — Domestic Life through the Lens of War

‘Time Stands Still’ review — Domestic Life through the Lens of War The characters in Donald Margulies' drama grapple with the horror of war and the ironies of home life

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

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

"Race" Review – Powerful, Riveting and Thought Provoking

"Race"  Review – Powerful, Riveting and Thought Provoking   David Mamet's "Race" at the Goodman Theatre is captivating, intriguing and thought provoking

‘Invisible Man’ review — Court Theatre adaptation of Ellison’s novel captures nightmare but fails to engage

‘Invisible Man’ review — Court Theatre adaptation of Ellison’s novel captures nightmare but fails to engage The world premiere dramatic adaptation of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man remains a work in progress

Black Pearl Sings Review – Powerful, Compelling, Humorous and Spiritual

Black Pearl Sings Review – Powerful, Compelling, Humorous and Spiritual You won't want to miss "Black Pearl Sings" playing at Northlight Theatre in Skokie

danc(e)volve: New Works Festival review — Hubbard Street mines talent of developing choreographers and strikes gold

danc(e)volve: New Works Festival review — Hubbard Street mines talent of developing choreographers and strikes gold Hubbard Street dancers bring fresh points of view to choreography

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

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

To Tree Review - Deep Questions Take Root

To Tree Review - Deep Questions Take Root A somewhat absurd concept done well

In the Heights Review - Salsa, Hip-Hop, Rap and There's No Place Like Home

In the Heights Review - Salsa, Hip-Hop, Rap and There's No Place Like Home IN THE HEIGHTS audience enjoys invigorating music filled with rhythms of salsa and Latin pop, hip-hop salsa dancing that makes you tap your feet and bounce in your seat, laid back rap that tells the story, and soulful singing that makes you weep.

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