Chicago Opera Theater PreReview - 2010 Gala

Chicago Opera Theater hosts its 2010 Annual Gala Saturday evening, March 13. "Opera Among the Stars" features a cocktail reception, dinner, an operatic performance by soprano Danielle de Niese and dancing with the Matt Lewis band

Troika Ranch Review - A Unique Dance Experience

Troika Ranch brings the influence of technology into their eccentric dance movements at the Dance Center at Columbia College Chicago in their Spring 2010 series “Science, Technology and Dance”

Stage Left HERE WHERE IT'S SAFE Review - Where Is It Safe?

This thought-provoking, sensitive story raises huge questions without becoming dark and ponderous

Cirque du Soleil's Alegria Review- Oui!

Cirque du Soleil presents one of their most acclaimed shows,Alegria

Lyric Marriage of Figaro Review - Opera Music You Can Hum

The captivating music, the gorgeous costumes and set, and the preposterous plot make this opera a sheer delight

An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Review - A Magical Musical Evening

An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin brings together two masters of music and theater

The International Kennel Club Chicago Dog Show Review - Groomed and Grand

The International Kennel Club Chicago Dog Show was like entering another world

Next Theatre RETURN TO HAIFA Review – Extended to March 21

An extraordinary story, a fine production, its haunting message will linger with you long after your leave the theater

Lyric Damnation of Faust Review - Life in the Faust Lane

Only opera could pull off the twists and turns this story takes. The complexity, the ingenious staging—the great singers, the light show and projections create an ethereal earthly setting and a ghastly otherworldly setting

The Who's Tommy Review - It Rocks at Northwestern University

Possibly the world's most famous rock opera, The Who's Tommy, rocks again at Northwestern University

Joffrey Cinderella Review- Sumptuous Cinderella, The Joffrey Triumphs

Joffrey's "Cinderella" exceeded even the highest expectations

Chicago Duo-Piano Winter Mini-Fest Review - The Mack Sisters Come To Chicago

What a lovely way to spend an evening! Saturday, The Music Institute of Chicago presented The Chicago Duo Piano Mini Festival, a yearly event designed to expose viewers to a unique kind of musical gamut

Avalon String Quartet Review - Music Not to be Missed

The Avalon String Quartet returns to Chicago April 18, 2010. It's a chamber music ensemble you won't want to miss

Blue Door Review - Excellent for Black History Month

Blue Door, a play nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, is now playing at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater. It portrays the night a Black man with achievements in a white society confronts the family legacy that brought him to his place

August: Osage County Review - Simply Compelling!

Tracy Letts' remarkable Tony Award Winning play August:Osage County, comes to Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre as part of the Broadway In Chicago Series

Teatro Luna's Lunatica Review - Back by Popular Demand

Back by popular demand, Teatro Luna's Lunatica's is back in rotation through February 21, 2010

Elixir of Love Review - A Great Valentine Date

Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day date? This is it

DREAMGIRLS Review- Beyond Your Wildest DREAMS!

DREAMGIRLS comes to the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited two week engagement. Don't miss this spectacular performance

Annie Review- Don't Wait For Tomorrow!

What an exciting way to start off a new year! A brand new Broadway in Chicago presentation of the classic musical, Annie, has come to Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre for one week only

A Dream Unfolds Review - King's Dream Realized

Symphony Center is abuzz with energy, silent and poised for the annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., titled A Dream Unfolds

Mamma Mia! Review - The Sunshine Musical

Mamma Mia! returns to Chicagoland for one week. It's the feel-great musical you won't want to miss

The New Wilmette Theatre Review – Something for Everyone

The Wilmette Theatre, which opened in 1913, has recently been transformed, with offerings and activities for everyone

Chicago Chamber Choir Review - Ringing In The Holiday With Style, Grace

The Chicago Chamber Choir presents a collection of French originated Christmas-themed works that showcase the great talents of the ensemble

The Addams Family Review- A Night of Kooky Fun!

Making its musical debut in Chicago, The Addams Family, the once comic strip turned 1960’s sitcom is now a brand new Broadway show

The Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker Review - Classic Holiday Magic

All Nutcrackers are not created equal and one can't find a more magnificent spectacle or more beautifully danced production than the current offering at the Joffrey Ballet

Merry Widow Review - A Gift from Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of "Merry Widow" is a lovely gift for the season and a must see

Fire and Ice Gala A Cool Way to Heat Up New Years Eve - Preview

Located under an hour from downtown Chicago, The Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort presents the 2010 Fire and Ice New Years Eve gala, an elegant evening of fun

Lakeside Singers Holiday Concert Review – Make It a Tradition

At “In the Frosty Air,” this year’s holiday concert, we enjoyed the spectacular voices of The Lakeside Singers in their trademark jolly, joyous concert in two well-defined "acts" that even include a costume change to make sure we get it

"Katya Kabanova" Review - Lyric Opera of Chicago's Exciting New Production

Leos Janacek's "Katya Kabanova" at Lyric Opera of Chicago is powerful, highly dramatic and totally compelling

"High Holidays" Review - Rites of Passage

A review of Alan Gross's new play, "High Holidays" at the Goodman Theatre

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Review - Touch, A Dance Tribute to African American Culture

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater presents "Touch", a rich depiction of African American culture though interpretive dance

Thodos Dance Chicago Review - Fall Concert 2009 is Breathtaking

Thodos Dance Chicago's Fall Concert 2009 opened at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts to an enthusiastic audience

Ernani Review - A Spectacular New Production by Lyric Opera of Chicago

This Lyric Opera of Chicago production of Ernani, an opera by Giuseppe Verdi which is rarely performed, is a must see

Young Frankenstein Review - An Electrifying Theatrical Triumph!

Mel Brooks' zany 1974 classic is brought to life, literally, in the first national tour of Young Frankenstein, starring Tony award winners Roger Bart and Schuler Hensley

Alan Gross Interview - A Chicago Playwright You Should Know

Alan and I have been friends since the ‘60s. So our interview is part reunion and part celebration of the opening of his new play, HIGH HOLIDAYS at the Goodman Theatre

Diamonds and Gems Review - A Dazzling Duo Opens at the Field Museum

A dazzling duo, "The Nature of Diamonds" and the re-opening of the Grainger Hall of Gems, comes to the Field Museum and is a treat for residents and visitors

Orion Ensemble Review - Shining Brightly, First of Concert Series Concludes

The Orion Ensemble’s 2009 – 2010 season marks the seventeenth for the group, which promises to be wonderful

Othello Review – Joffrey Ballet’s Midwest Premiere is a Gift to Chicago

The Joffrey Ballet Midwest premiere of Lar Lubovitch's "Othello",is a gift to Chicago

Cats Review - Broadway in Chicago Initiates This New Tour

"Cats", the Broadway musical, kicks off a brand new tour beginning in Chicago

Luna Negra Review - Celebrating 10 Years of Dance

Luna Negra Dance Theatre kicks off its 10th season at Harris Theatre

Fiera Italiana Review-Enjoying Italian Culture at Daley Plaza

Chicagoans were able to enjoy Italian dancing, music, fashion, food, and culture at Daley Plaza when attending Fiera Italiana, a preface to the Columbus Day parade

Faust Review – The First of 2009-2010 Season’s Two Demonic Themed Operas

Charles Gounod's "Faust" is the first of Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2009-2010 "demonic duo" based on Goethe’s epic drama “Faust”

Richard III Review - Royal Ruthlessness a Rocky Ride

Says Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, “As he seduces us as his audience, we become complicit in his crimes

Animal Crackers Review - Shtick to the Script

Chaos. Music. Anarchy. Dancing. Romance. Clowning. Suspense. Hilaria. These are the top ten reasons to see Animal Crackers

Tosca Review - Lyric Opera of Chicago's Gala Opening

Tosca's opening night at Chicago Lyric Opera was greeted with a standing ovation - get tickets now

OctoberFeast Review – A River North Business Association First

OctoberFeast is a progressive stroll among some of Chicago's best restaurant, bar and entertainment venues, each featuring signature food and drink tastings along the way

Fake Review – Steppenwolf’s 2009-10 Season Looks at Belief

The world premier of "Fake" opens the 2009-10 season at Steppenwolf Theatre, presenting a "who done it?" puzzle

The Night Season Review - Love Labored

The Night Season celebrates the story of the Kennedy family living with the fallout of the desertion by their mother 15 years ago

Back the Bid Chicago Architecture Foundation Tour Review – Brought Back by Popular Demand

On Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 9:30am, Back the Bid Day, the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) will give you a chance to visualize the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics here in our home town, Chicago

Last of My Species Review - Redmoon's Spectacle '09

Part pop concert, part theatrical event with wild dance against a backdrop of weird contraptions and weirder orchestra, Species takes us into a world all its own

Jersey Boys Review - Broadway Really Has Come to Chicago

The record-breaking hit JERSEY BOYS is celebrating its second smash year in Chicago

Everest Restaurant Review – A Chicago Restaurant You Should Know

Everest is a Chicago restaurant you REALLY should know - it was even better than we remembered

BLUEPRINTS 2009 Review -Architecture Event at the Museum of Contemporary Art

BLUEPRINTS is a unique celebration sponsored by Streeterville Organization of Active Residents (SOAR)

Ravinia Review – NIGHT AND DAY A Cole Porter Evening

The de-lovely concert certainly was not “Just one of Those Things.” When my husband suggests we go to Ravinia again, I’ll say, “Let’s Do It”

Spring Awakening the Musical Review - A Broadway in Chicago Offering

Spring Awakening, a coming of age tale, opens on August 4 and will continue until August 16th 2009

Free Chicago Review – How we enjoyed free activities in Chicago!

We enjoyed the best of Chicago and it was free

The Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. Signature Tour Review - A Bus tour to be Remembered

Discover Chicago as you have never seen it before with the Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company Signature Tour

Barque Couture Review - Fashion Line Runway Show

The Barque Canine Couture Fashion Line was created by Gay Roberts, a former New York couture model and sportswear designer. Originally she began knitting sweaters for her teacup Yorkie, Fergie, and quickly became recognize by other dog owners

PHEDRE at Steppenwolf Review - Exclusive Chicago Screening

Participating with 200 art venues around the world, Steppenwolf presented the exclusive Chicago screening of the National Theatre of London's performance of PHEDRE

The Frank Lloyd Wright CAF Tour Review - A trip into visionary Frank Lloyd Wright's life

Join the Chicago Architecture Foundation's bus tour to Oak Park for a memorable trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio!