Articles by Ellen Hager

Mayne Stage Theatre Review- Sure To Be A Hit!

This recently opened venue, The Mayne Stage Theatre is the perfect place to go on a night out with friends to see some of the best acts Chicago has to offer

FUERZA BRUTA: LOOK UP REVIEW- Like Nothing You've Ever Seen

What a spectacular show! If you’re looking for a truly unique and out of this world performance, FUERZE BRUTA: LOOK UP fits the bill

Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps Review- The Perfect Marriage of Humor and Suspense!

If you grew up watching Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic series of thrilling films, then you will be delighted by the suspense and utter hilarity of the Tony Award winner, The 39 Steps

Avenue Q Review- More than Muppets!

If you’re in search of an evening of hilariously raunchy fun, head on down to Avenue Q

American Ballet Theatre Review-Choreographic Genius

If you’re in search of an extraordinary ballet experience, look no further than the American Ballet Theatre.

Lang Lang Review-Classical Music Greatness Comes to Chicago

Acclaimed pianist and international sensation Lang Lang teamed with world-renowned conductor Christoph Eschenbach and the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra (SHFO) at Millennium Park’s Harris Theater for a mind blowing musical experience

Beauty and the Beast Review - Even More than Disney

Broadway in Chicago presents Beauty and the Beast at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

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”

Cirque du Soleil's Alegria Review- Oui!

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

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

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

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

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

NOI Firenze and L.Vettori Review -The Best of Florence in Chicago

Find the perfect holiday gift at the NOI Firenze and L.Vittori trunk show, featuring Italy's finest fur, leather and jewelry

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

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