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Many of us have sky-high dreams and fantasies of landing Acting jobs, and being huge stars in reality.  Learn more of what actors on the rise think, regarding a lot of things. Plus, read what it’s like to have acted with “Seinfeld’s” ‘The Soup Nazi,’ Larry Thomas, in “You Don’t…
Many people bust out laughing when they hear someone who has the balls to say something that is "Politically incorrect," unfiltered and/or honest. Just think of all the bleep and giggles you frequently received from watching "OMG!" worthy types of TV shows, such as "All in the Family," "Rosanne" and…
Friday, 10 February 2012 16:54

Glen Burtnik; Multi-instrumentalist

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  “Anytime someone chooses to record a song you've written it is a thrill and an honor,” Glen Burtnik. So many people go to their local music shop to buy an instrument and within a year or so they are frustrated and try to sell it. They wind up in…
  Music is a part of the body and soul of most musicians. It becomes so much a part of their inner being that the musician and the music actually become one. This unique quality can be found within Dani Rabin and Danny Markovitch the leaders of the eclectic jazz…
  There was a lot of seasoned talent on hand when I visited the set of Seven Below, including Luke Goss (Hell Boy, Death Race) and Val Kilmer (The Doors, Tombstone), and the youngest actor on set, 12-year-old Corey Reilly, fit right in just like an experienced pro.   Shot…
Thursday, 15 September 2011 16:19

Henry McCullough; A tough act to follow

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Henry McCullough is a classic rock music legend. He has the ability to handle a six string as well as any of the other guitar masters from his era. He has appeared on classic rock hits with Joe Cocker and Paul McCartney and is a very cool guy to converse…
Kely McClung just has to be famous one day, since he is far too talented and fascinating to end up any other way. McClung is a "Jack of all trades," but also a master of many, I can honestly say. Mr. Kely McClung is an actor, composer, award-winning director, editor,…
You might know Alicia Witt from her body of work as an actor on shows including Friday Night Lights, Law and Order and Cybill, and from the films 88 Minutes, Two Weeks Notice, Last Holiday and Mr Hollands Opus to name a few. But she is also a classically trained…
From the director of Rent comes the most talked about new show on Broadway, NEXT TO NORMAL, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. Alice Ripley who received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, will reprise her…
Friday, 21 January 2011 14:20

Aktar Aktar on the right path

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Aktar Aktar is four young men from Chicago who are exploring the boundaries of danceable rock music. They first released a self-titled album which pushed them out of the dingy dive bars where they found their original following. With a core group of high energy fans they had the privilege…
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Cast and creative team announced for SENTINELS, a play with music celebrating the contributions of women over the past 80 years

15 June 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

CPA Theatricals and Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre today announced casting for their co-production of the play with music SENTINELS, which…

EUREKA DAY WILL PLAY BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE AT WATER TOWER PLACE JANUARY 13 – FEBRUARY 22, 2026

13 June 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce Chicago’s acclaimed TimeLine Theatre Company is returning to the Broadway Playhouse at Water…

“Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody” Sinks Its Teeth Into Limited Engagement At the Apollo Theater

12 June 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theater production company in North America, today announced its smash hit…

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late: Kimberly Akimbo a Must See at CIBC Theatre

12 June 2025 in Theatre Reviews

I like to think that I am hip and with it (insert millennial Gif here). I like to think that…

42 Balloons Soaring High at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

11 June 2025 in Theatre in Review

It’s 1982 and Larry Walters approaches his lawn chair. On either side are bags and containers full of various items…

Hell in a Handbag's QUEEN FOR A DAY - July 9 – August 3, 2025 at the Bramble Arts Loft - World Premiere!

10 June 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY written by…

Review: Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre at Ruth Page Center for the Arts

09 June 2025 in Dance in Review

This performance by Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre (CRDT) at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts directly addressed and refuted…

Review: Iraq, But Funny at Lookingglass Theatre

09 June 2025 in Theatre in Review

“Ripe material for a comedy,” chuckles Atra Asdou, writer and star of ‘Iraq, but Funny” now playing at Lookingglass Theatre.…

Chasing the White Rabbit into Ballet Brilliance: Joffrey Ballet’s Mesmerizing 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'

07 June 2025 in Dance in Review

Wowza! If you're searching for one of Chicago’s must-see summer events, look no further. The Joffrey Ballet has done it…

Elizabeth McGovern's AVA: The Secret Conversations to play in Chicago

06 June 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Following an acclaimed run at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles and NY City Center in New York, AVA: The Secret…

A Remarkable Story Based on Real Events: 'Six Men Dressed Like Stalin'

04 June 2025 in Theatre in Review

“Six Men Dressed Like Stalin,” now at A Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago and directed by dado, draws upon the…

THE DEN THEATRE ANNOUNCES JULY COMEDY SHOWS

01 June 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

The Den Theatre today announced upcoming July 2025 shows at the theatre's Wicker Park stages at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., including Sammy…

OPERA FESTIVAL OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCES THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR PAGLIACCI, JUNE 27 AND 29 AT THE NORTH SHORE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

01 June 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

The Opera Festival of Chicago announces the cast and creative team for Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, directed by Sasha Gerritson, conducted by…

It's Funny What Can Happen on a "Neighborhood Watch," Now Running at Jackalope Theatre

31 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

You’ll want to join this “Neighborhood Watch," a fast-paced comedy having its world premiere in Jackalope Theatre’s performance space in…

Kokandy Productions Presents the Chicago Premiere of AMÉLIE

28 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Kokandy Productions invites you to spend the summer in Paris (Montmartre, to be exact), as it kicks off its 2025 Season with…

MJ THE MUSICAL is On Sale Wednesday May 28th!

27 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain and Broadway In Chicago are thrilled to announce that individual tickets for the highly anticipated return engagement of…

Evanston Salt Costs Rising: Stormy souls on salted streets at First Floor Theater

26 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

Recent Chicago-area winters have been relatively easy ones. Lest we forget howling blizzards or subzero temperatures, Will Arbery’s Evanston Salt…

Corn Productions has a new original play premiering in June - Support Group For The End Of The World

26 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Corn Productions announces the world premiere of “Support Group For The End Of The World” Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June…

History. Passion. Power. A Love That Changed an Empire - Scandalous Boy at

25 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

I’m a geek, I admit it; I love seeing theatre that’s … well … real.  Like SCANDALOUS BOY – you’ve…

Writers Theatre concludes its 2024/25 Season with the World Premiere of Dhaba on Devon Avenue

22 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma and Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Artistic Director Braden Abraham, concludes its…

TimeLine Theatre Company announces milestone 2025-26 season, culminating with inaugural production at its new home in Uptown

22 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

TimeLine Theatre Company, celebrated for its powerful and provocative productions that connect past, present, and future, announces a landmark 29th…

RAVEN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 43rd SEASON - Dave Malloy's A Capella Musical OCTET and Terry Guest's OAK Get Chicago Premieres; TOP GIRLS Explores Feminism Through History

22 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Chicago's Raven Theatre Company today announced its 43rd season, with productions appearing on its Edgewater stages at 6157 N. Clark St. in…

Marriott Theatre Continues 50th Anniversary Season with Vibrant New Jukebox Musical, Always Something There…

21 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

For a dose of summer fun, theatergoers are invited to grab their Walkman, cue up their favorite 80s mix tape,…

Lucid Theater to stage comedy BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY by WELLS AND WELLES playwright Amy Crider, August 1-17 at the Edge Theatre

21 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Lucid Theater announced today it will present the world premiere of BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY by Chicago playwright Amy Crider, whose WELLS…

Review: HONEYPOT: BLACK SOUTHERN WOMEN WHO LOVE WOMEN at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in Evanston

20 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

HONEYPOT originated as a creative nonfiction book by E. Patrick Johnson, Dean of the School of Communication at Northwestern University.…

The Title Says it All in Conspirators Remarkable ‘Chicago Cop Macbeth’

20 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

It was a dark and stormy night as I motored to The Conspirators “Chicago Cop Macbeth,” with a fog of…

HAMILTON returns to Chicago in 2026

19 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Broadway In Chicago announced today that HAMILTON will return to Chicago for a multi-week engagement beginning March 4, 2026 through April 26,…

Hiplet Ballerinas: A Daring Dance Revolution at Auditorium Theatre

18 May 2025 in Dance in Review

An electrifying evening of artistic fusion unfolded at the Auditorium Theatre as Hiplet Ballerinas, the professional company of the Chicago…

Blank Theatre’s SWEET CHARITY Charms with Talented Cast and Standout Choreography

17 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

We are inside the Pompeii Club. From everything Charity has told us, the club is the place to be, and…

The Antiquities: A Thought-provoking Look at Today from the Future

13 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

With AI and other technological advancements continuing to change the landscape of how we work and interact with one another,…

 

 

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