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Bob Newhart Hits it Out of the Park...
Bob Newhart Hits it Out of the Park...
Written by Ken Payne
Created on 16 June 2013
Welcome back to Chicago, Bob Newhart. Returning to the city where he had grown up, Bob Newhart returned in style, this time anchoring an already terrific TBS Just for Laughs Festival at the Chicago Theatre. The veteran comic showed that he is still a...
Theatre Reviews
Nick Swardson Highlights Night of Just for Laughs...
Nick Swardson Highlights Night of Just for Laughs...
Written by Ken Payne
Created on 14 June 2013
It was standing room only at the Vic Theatre Thursday night, as one of the Just for Laughs Festival heavyweights, Nick Swardson, gave the crowd an evening to truly remember. With an arsenal of jokes that touched on everything from cats vs dogs to the...
Theatre Reviews
The Whitest Kids U’ Know Brings Their Award...
The Whitest Kids U’ Know Brings Their Award...
Written by Ken Payne
Created on 13 June 2013
The 2013 TBS Just for Laughs Festival is underway and there are a bevy of terrific acts to catch throughout the week. With multiple shows each evening at various Chicago venues, one of Wednesday’s shows had the Park West Theater hosting The Whitest K...
Theatre Reviews
West Side Story Illuminates Oriental Stage
West Side Story Illuminates Oriental Stage
Written by Paul Black
Created on 12 June 2013
The Oriental Theatre is hosting West Side Story for one week only. Playing from June 11th-June 16th, this classic musical still holds up to the test of time. Laced throughout with dazzling choreography reproduced by Tony Award nominee, Joey McKneely,...
In Concert
Sting Delivers the Goods at Ravinia
Sting Delivers the Goods at Ravinia
Written by Kimberly Katz
Created on 10 June 2013
2013 Back to Bass Tour at Ravinia, IL
Sting and his musicians effortlessly delivered another satisfying performance of his stripped down “Back to Bass Tour”, playing his music spanning 25 years. Sting was joined by his longtime guitarist...
Sting and his musicians effortlessly delivered another satisfying performance of his stripped down “Back to Bass Tour”, playing his music spanning 25 years. Sting was joined by his longtime guitarist...
In Concert
Make Music Chicago - A Free Day...
Make Music Chicago - A Free Day...
Written by Buzz News
Created on 07 June 2013
Chicago Celebrates with over 500 Cities around the World
98.7WFMT Broadcasts throughout the Day
CHICAGO (May 20, 2013) – Presented byRush Hour Concerts, Make Music Chicago, a completely free musical celebration across Chi...
98.7WFMT Broadcasts throughout the Day
CHICAGO (May 20, 2013) – Presented byRush Hour Concerts, Make Music Chicago, a completely free musical celebration across Chi...
Theatre Reviews
Saturday Night Live Members To Hit UP Comedy...
Saturday Night Live Members To Hit UP Comedy...
Written by Buzz News
Created on 31 May 2013
AIDY BRYANT, TIM ROBINSON AND CECILY STRONG OF "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" BRING ORIGINAL SKETCH COMEDY TO CHICAGO WITH "KNUCKLEHEADS"
Second City Alumni Return to Chica...
Second City Alumni Return to Chica...
In Concert
Time for Ravinia!
Time for Ravinia!
Written by Buzz News
Created on 31 May 2013
RAVINIA’S 2013 SUMMER SEASON OPENS WITH:
DOUBLE BILLS OF DON MCLEAN AND JUDY COLLINS,
INIDIGO GIRLS AND JOAN BAEZ
TWO SOLD-OUT NIGHTS OF STING
BENNETT GORDONG HALL $10 CLASSICS SERIES SEASON PREMIERE
KO-THI DANCE COMPANY ...
INIDIGO GIRLS AND JOAN BAEZ
TWO SOLD-OUT NIGHTS OF STING
BENNETT GORDONG HALL $10 CLASSICS SERIES SEASON PREMIERE
KO-THI DANCE COMPANY ...
Chicago Bulls / NBA
Heart, Hustle and Muscle? Miami Don’t Care. Heat...
Heart, Hustle and Muscle? Miami Don’t Care. Heat...
Written by Shawn Foss
Created on 13 May 2013
In case you haven’t been watching, the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat don’t like each other very much. Chicago, still down Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich and Derrick Rose, is severely outgunned by the defending champion Heat, but they haven’t backed down....
Chicago Bulls / NBA
Terminally Depleted Bulls come up just short at...
Terminally Depleted Bulls come up just short at...
Written by Shawn Foss
Created on 04 May 2013
Playing shorthanded is nothing new to the Chicago Bulls, they’ve been doing it all year. Injuries have been a bigger nemesis for Chicago than any opponent they’ve faced. Coach Tom Thibodeau has spent the better part of the last two seasons telling an...
In Concert
Umphrey's McGee - (Super) UM Bowl IV
Umphrey's McGee - (Super) UM Bowl IV
Written by Jason Evans
Created on 02 May 2013
Umphrey's McGee has always been a band that delivers a great show when the situation warrants it. They turn in their best performances on New Year's Eve, at the end of a long run in a city, at a late-night tent at a festival, and of course, when they...
Chicago Bulls / NBA
Nate the Great Leads Dramatic Comeback as Bulls...
Nate the Great Leads Dramatic Comeback as Bulls...
Written by Shawn Foss
Created on 29 April 2013
Over the course of this NBA season, Bulls fans have become acquainted with two different players who wear #2 for their team, good Nate Robinson and bad Nate Robinson. Good Nate is instant firepower. He plays within the flow of the offense, gives a go...
Theatre Reviews
O, O, No; Othello leaves audiences wanting more...
O, O, No; Othello leaves audiences wanting more...
Written by Kendall Guimond
Created on 29 April 2013
There is just something about the ballet; the people watching (it’s a very entertaining crowd), the glass of bubbly before the show starts, the curtain rising, the live orchestra playing, and of course the ballet dancers that make the most difficult ...
Chicago Bears / NFL
The Bears reload, add depth from 2013 draft...
The Bears reload, add depth from 2013 draft...
Written by Mike Kincaide
Created on 29 April 2013
I have been gone entirely too long, and I apologize kids....it's been one crazy ride the past few months. Let's just right in shall we? The Chicago Bears went into the 2013 NFL draft looking to fill the two biggest weaknesses on their roster, and the...
BuzzBlog
TBS Just For Laughs 2013 First Talent Announcement...
TBS Just For Laughs 2013 First Talent Announcement...
Written by Buzz News
Created on 25 April 2013
TBS Just For Laughs Chicago, presented by State Farm®,
To Celebrate 5th Anniversary with Six Days of the
Funniest People on the Planet
Lineup for America’s Biggest Comedy Festival Includes
Bill Maher, Se...
To Celebrate 5th Anniversary with Six Days of the
Funniest People on the Planet
Lineup for America’s Biggest Comedy Festival Includes
Bill Maher, Se...
In Concert
Riot Fest Presents Marilyn Manson at the Congress...
Riot Fest Presents Marilyn Manson at the Congress...
Written by Buzz News
Created on 25 April 2013
Hard music antihero Marilyn Manson arrives in Chicago to perform at Congress Theater on Friday, July 5th. Tickets to the all-ages show go on sale Friday, April 26th at noon. Purchase here: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/260027?utm_mediu...
BuzzBlog
The original “Cartoon Lagoon” comes to Chicago’s C2E2...
The original “Cartoon Lagoon” comes to Chicago’s C2E2...
Written by Buzz News
Created on 25 April 2013
RE-CAPTURE SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS THIS WEEKEND AT THE CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO WITHCHICAGO PREMIERE OF “CAPTAIN CORNELIUS’ CARTOON LAGOON”
Created by animation veterans from Nickelodeon, ...
Created by animation veterans from Nickelodeon, ...
Theatre Reviews
Big Fish Is Family Fun
Big Fish Is Family Fun
Written by Edgar Gonzalez
Created on 24 April 2013
The pre-Broadway world premiere release of Big Fish hit the BIG stage, Friday, April 19th at Chicago’s one and only Oriental theater; and it was a BIG HIT! Just 10 years after its Hollywood release, this full length feature film has b...
Theatre Reviews
“Still Alice”, A Powerful Portrait of Life with...
“Still Alice”, A Powerful Portrait of Life with...
Written by Kimberly Katz
Created on 23 April 2013
“Still Alice” tells the story of a highly intelligent, respected Northwestern professor of linguistics and cognitive psychology who begins having the symptoms of early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 49. At first, she has small problems of forgetfuln...
Theatre Reviews
Steppenwolf’s Haunting “Head of Passes”
Steppenwolf’s Haunting “Head of Passes”
Written by Ken Payne
Created on 23 April 2013
Steppenwolf Theatre is currently presenting the world-premiere production of “Head of Passes”. A story that takes place in the marshlands of Louisiana, “Head of Passes” is a story about tested convictions and soul searching.
What begins as a f...
What begins as a f...
Theatre Reviews
"Barnum" Brings Out the Kid In All Of...
"Barnum" Brings Out the Kid In All Of...
Written by Pete Vitters
Created on 21 April 2013
Mercury Theater has your springtime fun all ready and waiting for you. “Barnum” is not just an enjoyable musical, but it is also an amazing spectacle complete with aerial artistry, gymnastics, unicycles, clowns and juggling. Donned in colorful costum...
Chicago Bulls / NBA
Bulls hold off Wizards in finale, turn focus...
Bulls hold off Wizards in finale, turn focus...
Written by Shawn Foss
Created on 20 April 2013
On a night where the majority of the teams in the NBA were resting their stars in preparation for the playoffs or simply letting them start the offseason early, the Chicago Bulls, led by their drill sergeant Tom Thibodeau, were still grinding. Names ...
Theatre Reviews
Green Day's "American Idiot" is a Feat of...
Green Day's "American Idiot" is a Feat of...
Written by Ken Payne
Created on 17 April 2013
When I think of Green Day’s “American Idiot”, the thought of the majority population blindly falling in line with the agenda of media conglomerates comes to mind. America’s youth is guided by suggestive ad campaigns, TV and film brainwashing and so f...
Theatre Reviews
One Night Is Not Enough: Havana Blue world...
One Night Is Not Enough: Havana Blue world...
Written by Kendall Guimond
Created on 16 April 2013
I’ve never been to Havana, Cuba. I never even saw Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. But after seeing the world premiere of River North Dance Chicago and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s performance of “Havana Blue,” Havana is definitely a place that I wou...
Theatre Reviews
Drury Lane Brings Dickens Alive With “Oliver!”
Drury Lane Brings Dickens Alive With “Oliver!”
Written by Paul Black
Created on 14 April 2013
Based on the Charles Dickens’ 1838 classic Oliver Twist, OLIVER! has further immortalized this ageless story of a young orphan who finds himself living in the slums of London. Winner of multiple Tony Awards, this fiery musical has all the elements ne...
Chicago Bulls / NBA
Deng’s Return and Robinson’s 35 help Bulls snap...
Deng’s Return and Robinson’s 35 help Bulls snap...
Written by Shawn Foss
Created on 13 April 2013
Chicago is quickly becoming the place where streaks go to die. It was just over 2 weeks ago when the Miami Heat rolled into the United Center on a 25-game winning streak, only to be upended by the undermanned Bulls. On Thursday night, it was the New ...
Theatre Reviews
South Pacific - Romance Awaits You on Your...
South Pacific - Romance Awaits You on Your...
Written by Kimberly Katz
Created on 12 April 2013
Marriott Theater
South Pacific is still a great musical full of wonderful romance and social commentary about racism that is important for young and old to experience today and I was thoroughly impressed with this warm, happy, romantic interpr...
South Pacific is still a great musical full of wonderful romance and social commentary about racism that is important for young and old to experience today and I was thoroughly impressed with this warm, happy, romantic interpr...