OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION WILL PLAY BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S CADILLAC PALACE THEATRE AUGUST 11 – 23, 2020

For the First Time in Chicago, Bachelor Fans Become Part of the Search for Love

For the First Time in Chicago, Bachelor Fans Become Part of the Search for Love

Highly Recommended ***** In 1982, Andrew Lloyd Weber brought a musical to Broadway that was a unique blend of his musical abilities and the words of one T,S, Eliot. He took the “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” and with the stories contained therein, brought the world “Cats”. Now in its third re-incarnation, Chicago audiences will love the production now on the stage at The Nederlander Theatre (formerly the Oriental).

★★★★★ Renee Taylor is a funny lady! Do not let the title of her one-woman show , now on stage at The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts in Skokie, “My Life on a Diet” scare you off. This is a true story-telling experience by a lady who has lived the life we hear. Now in her “eighties”, Ms Taylor spends the majority of the 95 minutes ( no intermission) sitting at a comfy desk where the book that she and her late husband Joe Bologna wrote, that details her life, from being a little girl until just “the other day”.

Recommended **** “Over the Tavern” is a nostalgic look at growing up Catholic in the ‘50s.  Although the story is set is Buffalo, New York, it could be anywhere, as long as anywhere has a Polish – or Irish or Italian or … – community, a Catholic school, some old-fashioned nuns, and a tavern or two.  I grew up in the ‘50s, so my life was a lot like theirs.  Although I didn’t live over a tavern, I did live across the street from a Catholic church, school and Convent, so my brothers often got in trouble with the nuns for things they did outside of school.  4 Spotlights   

Recommended **** Shakespeare under the stars is one of my favorite summertime activities.  First Folio’s outdoor stage set in the lush Mayslake Peabody Estate is the perfect place to watch “Henry V” and a mini-version of the war at Agincourt – and the action was not confined to the stage.  Kudos to Director Hailey Rice on an exciting production!  4 Spotlights

“A bear. A button. A place to belong.”

COMING TO BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE THEATRE NOVEMBER 15, 2019 – JANUARY 5, 2020

Highly Recommended **** “The Wizard of Oz” Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s summer family show is bright, colorful and fun!  Kids of all ages will love it!   It’s not too long, just 75 minutes, but everything from the original is included.  The set is simple, the costumes are colorful, the music is lively, and Toto is a real dog!  Everyone will cheer for Dorothy as she outsmarts the Wicked Witch of the West, played by twelve-time Jeff Award winner, Hollis Resnik.  4 Spotlights   

Highly Recommended **** If you like a story with an interesting twist, then the Towle Theater’s new production, “String”, is the musical for you.  Take a tiny bit of Greek mythology, drop it into a skyscraper somewhere, add a sweet love story with lush music and clever, complicated lyrics, it’s a recipe for success.  My friend Nancy and I really enjoyed “String”.  Kudos to Director Jeff Casey on another winner.  4 Spotlights