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Northlight’s Production Is A “Dear” One By: Anna Hessel
Northlight’s Production Is A “Dear” One By: Anna Hessel Northlight Theatre’s refreshing production of Ken Ludwig’s “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” tells his parent’s poignant love story; it is the charming courtship by correspondence of would-be actress/dancer/showgirl Louise Rabiner and Captain Dr. Jacob S. Ludwig. What lonely soldier wouldn’t want a letter from a Broadway-bound beauty? […]
Fences A New Review By: Wes Hessel
“Fences” By Wes Hessel Playwright August Wilson’s greatest legacy is that of his ten-drama series known as the “The American Century Cycle”. Of those, “Fences”, now being produced resoundingly by American Blues Theater, is arguably one of the finest of the storied portfolio, garnering a Pulitzer and a Tony, amongst other honors. This production, […]
That’s How She Rolls With It… By Wes Hessel
That’s How She Rolls With It… By Wes Hessel Writer’s Theatre has done it again with the original revue production “Pearl’s Rollin’ With The Blues”, which lives more like a night at the House of Blues totally living up to its name, if it had been around back when. Ms. Pearl, otherwise known as […]
Do the Right Thing… By Anna Hessel
Do the Right Thing… By Anna Hessel The 110th Mainstage revue, “Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not”, is one of the Second City’s best shows yet. The cast of Andy Bolduc, E.J. Cameron, Kiley Fitzgerald, Claire McFadden, Evan Mills, and Julia Morales lampoon everything from a support group for unpopular opinions to […]
Giordano Dance Chicago Energizes the Auditorium By Sydney Milligan and Wes Hessel
Giordano Dance Chicago Energizes the Auditorium By Sydney Milligan and Wes Hessel The beginning of the first act by Giordano Dance Chicago was filled with a lot of vocalizing, and a ton of angsty stomping, thrashing, and headbanging – a very avant garde piece. Then there was a beautiful pas de deux titled “All […]
“Skates” Rolls Into Studebaker Theater By Anna Hessel with Wes Hessel
“Skates” Rolls Into Studebaker Theater By Anna Hessel with Wes Hessel The world premier of the brand new feel good, clean fun musical “Skates” by Christine Rea and Rick Briskin made its debut in the beautifully restored Studebaker Theater. Let me start by saying I absolutely, positively, totally love this new ready for Broadway […]
“Dreamer” Brings Message of Hope By Anna Hessel
“Dreamer” Brings Message of Hope By Anna Hessel Ballet 5:8’s student production of the world premier, family friendly, “Dreamer” was certainly a blessing to anyone who watched it. This story of hope is a balm for weary souls in trying times- no matter what obstacles we face, God is in control to guide us […]
Aretha, Risen By Sydney Milligan and Anna Hessel
Aretha, Risen By Sydney Milligan and Anna Hessel The Harris Theater at Grant Park was home to “Aretha Rising”, the Chicago Philharmonic’s salute to the legend Aretha Franklin. Ms Franklin, who won a Grammy for her gospel album “Amazing Grace”, which includes a beautiful rendition of “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, was […]
Joffrey Closes Season With A Classic By Sydney Milligan and Anna Hessel
Joffrey Closes Season With A Classic By Sydney Milligan and Anna Hessel The world-renowned Joffrey Ballet closes this season with a stellar production of Don Quixote. The scenic and lighting design by Jack Mehler is top notch and transports you right into Don Quixote’s 16th century Spain. An amazing world of love, valor and […]
“Two Trains Running” At Court By Anna Hessel
“Two Trains Running” At Court By Anna Hessel Court Theatre’s exemplary production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony nominated play “Two Trains Running”, set in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, circa 1969, showcases the genius of one of my favorite playwrights, August Wilson. This is brilliantly directed by Court resident artist Ron “OJ” Parson […]
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