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"The American Mercy Tour Review"- A double bill at The Greenhouse Theater Center
"The American Mercy Tour", at The Greenhouse Theater Center through October 8th, presents two solo performances shedding light on the impact of our health care system on patients and doctors
"Stage on Screen Part 1" Preview-Northwestern University's Wirtz Center presents the best of the world stage
The "Stage on Screen" Series at Northwestern University's Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts includes new broadcasts by National Theatre Live and Stage Russia HD
"Discoveries: Hear and Be Heard" Preview: Fulcrum Point New Music Project at The Merit School of Music
Fulcrum Point New Music Project will present "Discoveries: Hear and be Heard: String Quartet Edition" on September 20th at The Merit School of Music
"Glorious Earth" and CP2 Preview- The Chicago Philharmonic's 2017-2018 season
The Chicago Philharmonics 2017-2018 season and it's City Winery Chamber Music Series promise a year of fantastic programming
"The CiviliTy of Albert Cashier" Review- a timely musical raising issues about identity
"The CiviliTy of Albert Cashier" by Permoveo Productions in association with Pride Films and Plays recreates a gallant life from the Civil War era and beyond
"Peacebook" Review- Collaboraction partners with Chicago's Night Out in the Parks
Collaboraction's "Peacebook" premiered 24 original performance pieces at The Goodman Theatre; they will be performed in 3 separate programs in Chicago parks this fall- don't miss it!
"Barbecue" Review- Strawdog Theatre Company Deals with the Nature of Identity
Strawdog Theatre Company is currently presenting "Barbecue", a fiercely funny skewering of identity, family roles and reality shows in America
"The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" Review - Red Theater Chicago Shines Light on the Nature of Television Wrestling
Red Theater Chicago's production of "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" wrestles with stereotypes and reality in television wrestling
"Still Dance the Stars"- A world premiere at Chicago Dramatists
New Light Theater Project and Chicago Dramatists have launched a world premiere in "Still Dance the Stars", an unusually crafted dance drama about real-life told through fantasy characters
"Pastoral Picnic in White" Review - The Grant Park Music Festival Sets the Scene for a World Premiere Concerto
On August 12, 2017, the Grant Park Music Festival celebrated a concert featuring Jay Kernis' world premiere horn concerto and encouraged festival-goers to picnic in white in Millennium Park
"Transmogrify" Review - Carlos Santana at Ravinia: Woodstock plus 48 years
This coming weekend marks 48 years since Carlos Santana headlined at Woodstock; leading a super band including his spouse Cindy Blackman on drums, he is still among the world's greatest guitarists
"Communion" Review- An Evening of Magic with Brett Schneider at The Den Theatre
Magician Brett Schneider's amazing magical performance, "Communion", ends tonight at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee, Chicago- he's the real thing! Don't miss it!
Last Dancer Standing Review – Dancing, Singing and a Feel Good Story
Don't miss the world premiere musical Last Dancer Standing (More Than Hip Hop), currently playing at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago through September 3, 2017
"La Havana Madrid" Review - A very special musical tribute to Chicago's Latino Community
"La Havana Madrid", Teatro Vista's joyous and thought-provoking musical tribute to the struggles of Latino immigrants is now being staged at The Goodman Theatre- go see it!
"In the Wake" Review-The Comrades present Lisa Kron's play at The Greenhouse Theater Center
"In the Wake" is a play about extreme political awareness at the cost of personal knowledge
"Closed Casket" Preview -Theater OObleck presents "The Complete, Final and Absolutely Last Baudelaire in a Box"
15 hour multimedia event will be presented August 4th-6th at Links Hall at Constellation, 3111 N. Western, Chicago
"Veterans For Peace" Preview - International veteran's Organization to Host Chicago Convention and Music Festival
"Veterans for Peace", the nation's only veteran organization fully dedicated to abolish all war, will host it's first Chicago Convention and Music Festival from August 9th through August 13th
"Luzia" Review- Cirque du Soleil's new show is "A Waking Dream of Mexico"
Cirque du Soleil's new show "Luzia", currently at the United Center through September 3, 2017, takes audiences to an imaginary Mexico, "a sumptuous and vibrant world suspended between dream and reality".
Thodos Dance Chicago "New Dances 2017" Review- A Vibrant Program Launches 9 World Premieres
The final Thodos Dance Chicago "New Dances" program launched 9 world premieres at The Athenaeum
The Annual Tchaikovsky Spectacular at Ravinia Review- Cannons Boom and Music Swirls
On Sunday, July 16th, 2017, Guest Conductor Dima Slobodeniouk led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and pianist Simon Trpčeski in a stunning yearly tribute to Tchaikovsky, with live cannons delighting the packed Ravinia Festival
