The Lyric Opera of Chicago continues its 50th season with Beethoven’s Fidelio, an opera not often staged in the repertoire of great opera houses. Perhaps it is the political tone […]
“Tell me a story.” That line is repeated by cast members in the prologue to Alabama Story, a play about a book for children 3 to 7. Set in Montgomery, Alabama, […]
Under the direction of Christoph Eschenbach, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra gave a lovely performance of music by Richard Strauss, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven on Friday afternoon. Joining […]
Darja is an all-American woman. She may be a Polish immigrant, escaping the wars and politics of her native land. But she has all the problems of her born-in-the-USA sisters. She […]
When a director’s feature film debut is executive produced by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, you have my attention. Case in point: Things Will Be Different, from writer/director Michael Felker, […]
From director/co-writer Karrie Crouse (a Westworld writer making her feature directing debut) and co-writer William Joines, Hold Your Breath is yet another story of a mother protecting her children from […]
Whenever a film based on a true story gets made, the filmmaker has to make a decision about how they want to balance presenting historical accuracy versus capturing the vibe […]
Some of you might not remember, but in 2019, some theaters hired security in order to screen director Todd Philips’ Joker film because they were afraid the movie’s call for […]
Sorting hats! Quidditch brooms! Wand duels! Dementors! We’re in the midst of the spooky season and over at the Nederlander Theatre they are brewing up the perfect potion: the launch […]
The 12th annual Cold Waves festival once again took over Cabaret Metro this past weekend to teleport attendees back to a time when black leather was abundant and WaxTrax! Records […]
It’s finally here! Everyone’s favorite scary month is taking its turn There are tons of markets, concerts, great movies, and so much more throughout the weekend! So enjoy the decent […]
Paul Robeson was a polymath—lawyer, athlete, and megawatt stage presence with a resonant baritone known the world over. Like many Black American pioneers, Robeson’s recognition came after he died. D-Composed […]