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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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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…

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is Now Playing at Cadillac Palace Theatre

03 June 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre…

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,…

Riots of Laughter Greet World Premiere of 'R.U.R. [Rossum’s Universal Robots]'

13 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

Riots of laughter greeted the City Lit Theater world premiere of “R.U.R. [Rossum’s Universal Robots]” Wait. Could this be the…

Paramount Theatre extends Million Dollar Quartet until January 4, 2026

12 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Paramount Theatre’s smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, a “roof-rattling…rapturous celebration of early rock ‘n’ roll” (Daily Herald), won’t stop rockin’ anytime…

See Chicago Dance Announces 2025 Chicago Dance Month Performers and FREE Events

12 May 2025 in Upcoming Dance

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's nonprofit service organization celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, is proud to announce organizations…

Tickets for Disney's The Lion King On Sale Now

12 May 2025 in Upcoming Theatre

Broadway In Chicago announced today that individual tickets for Disney’s The Lion King, are now on sale to the public. Tickets ranging…

Cats pounces onto the Paramount stage taking the legendary musical to soaring new heights

11 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

I’ll just say it - Cats is going to blow your mind. Now running at the Paramount Theatre, this spectacular…

Trap Door's 'Galileo,' Beautifully Produced, Is a Knowing Parable for Our Times

11 May 2025 in Theatre in Review

“Galileo” written in 1938 by German playwright Bertolt Brecht, tells the straightforward story of the 17th century physicist and astronomer’s…

Humble and Radiant: Charlotte's Web at Greenhouse Theatre

11 May 2025 in Theatre Reviews

The adage goes that you can’t choose your family but you can choose your friends. Throughout our lives, we meet…

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents World Premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY

09 May 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…

 

 

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