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U2 favors “Experience” over the expected with astonishing screens as co-stars

Technical difficulties may have delayed U2’s start for round one of a double header at the United Center, but at least one lucky section was kept occupied by the arrival of [More…]

Together and apart, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Train turn in United Center sing-a-long

There may be a generation or two between them, but that doesn’t mean Daryl Hall and John Oates’ pairing with Train isn’t shaping up to be a well-tailored tour. Besides [More…]

Train: “A Girl, A Bottle, A Boat” Tour at United Center

Click here for a review of Train with Daryl Hall and John Oates at the United Center. For additional information on Train, visit SaveMeSanFrancisco.com. For a list of [More…]

Black Ensemble’s “A New Attitude” pays homage to shy turned spectacular diva Patti LaBelle

As a child, Patti LaBelle was as shy as they come, but as the Black Ensemble Theater’s brand new original production “A New Attitude” indicates for over two hit-filled [More…]

With Chicago Theatre around the corner, Todd Rundgren’s reunited Utopia ramps up in Milwaukee

Demand has steadily mounted throughout the past 32 years for Utopia to reunite in North America, and while Todd Rundgren’s never been one for nostalgia, the leader, bassist [More…]

Broadway At Lyric series gets lavish, loud and edgy with “Jesus Christ Superstar”

With attention mounting for a year, enhanced by a televised version starring John Legend, Sara Bareilles and Alice Cooper, all of Chicago knew “Jesus Christ Superstar” [More…]

Direct from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi bangs out the anthems

“It’s a long way since 1983,” observed Jon Bon Jovi, acknowledging his band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction a little bit into Chicago’s encore edition of the [More…]

Bon Jovi: “This House Is Not For Sale” Tour at United Center

Click here for a review of Bon Jovi at the United Center. For additional information on Bon Jovi, visit BonJovi.com. For a list of upcoming Live Nation shows, visit [More…]

In spite of 29-year absence, House Of Blues never gives up on Rick Astley

British soul crooner Rick Astley hasn’t stopped by Chicago since holding the world in his arms during the summer of 1989, but that didn’t stop him from filling up the [More…]

Rick Astley: “50” Tour at House Of Blues

Click here for more a review of Rick Astley at the House Of Blues. For additional information on Rick Astley, visit http RickAstley.co.uk. Upcoming concert highlights at [More…]