Tuesday, 07 March 2017 13:53
Everything's Alright: Paramount Theatre Presents Jesus Christ Superstar April 19 - MAY 28
Written by Buzz News Chicago
What began as a 1970’s rock opera concept album became a global stage phenomenon that captured seven Tony Award nominations and countless awards overseas in its 40-plus years. Jesus Christ Superstar, the beloved rock opera that explores the story and internal struggles of the last seven days of the greatest…
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Thursday, 08 December 2016 12:07
Sodnheim's "Sweeney Todd" to be performed at Paramount Theatre February 8th through March 15th
Buzz News Chicago
AURORA, December 6, 2016 - Some call Sweeney Todd Stephen Sondheim's most perfect score, filled with ravishing beauty. Others describe this Victorian melodrama as a pitch-black comedy, filled with thrills and terrors. Many herald this musical about an English barber, who murders his customers with a straight razor and, with…
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OAK BROOK, IL — Experience the novel come alive, as First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83) presents the world premiere stage adaption of CAPTAIN BLOOD, opening Saturday, January 28, 2017 and running through February 26, 2017, with previews January 25-27. This action-packed adaptation of the…
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Thursday, 26 April 2012 15:13
Their Days Are Numbered; New glam rock show 'Rise of the Numberless' fights the power
Written by Kendall Royzen
The government is feeding you lies. The Numberless are here to bring you the truth of what really happened. No, this isn’t a story ripped from conspiracy theorist’s website; this is RISE OF THE NUMBERLESS, a new glam rock production playing at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park.…
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Friday, 30 March 2012 00:19
Gimmie Just One Night, and Another, and Another Please; Luna Negra’s single night performance of Carmen was sensational
Written by Kendall Royzen
As a lover of classic ballet, I’ve never been a huge fan of modern, contemporary dance. Every show I’ve seen was a little to obtuse, it didn’t really tell a story, and frankly it just never made a whole lot of sense. My opinion of modern, contemporary dance has completely…
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Maybe I'm just a faggot, but "Hit the Wall" is damn good. In the intimate Steppenwolf Garage with an ensemble of only 8, the chaos and havoc of the Stonewall Inn riots is powerfully recreated by Chicago storefront The Inconvenience. At its climax, high-energy and expertly choreographed…
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