Auditorium Theatre Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

Haunting and humorous, Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” bedazzles the landmark Auditorium Theatre

Hot on the heels of Halloween, Broadway In Chicago’s “Beetlejuice” blew into the breathtaking Auditorium Theatre to haunt and bring its fair share of humor to the [More…]

From a bit of Pearl Jam to a lot of “Earthling,” Eddie Vedder and friends fulfill the “Wishlist”

Getting the opportunity to see Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder anywhere smaller than an arena doesn’t come more than once a decade, especially in a place as pristine as [More…]

World’s best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman unwraps “A Christmas Symphony”

Sparked by the popularity of her inaugural holiday livestream during a period of pandemic-forced isolation, Sarah Brightman brought “A Christmas Symphony” to real life a [More…]

King Crimson gears up for golden anniversary with reflections from ace bassist Tony Levin

The virtuoso players and their experimental soundscapes may have regularly shifted, but innovation and progression remain key principles in King Crimson 50 years after [More…]

“Oh, What A Night” whenever “Jersey Boys” harmonize through Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

As one of this millennium’s major musicals, “Jersey Boys” is a perpetual favorite on Broadway, the road and permanent residencies in many major cities across the globe. [More…]

Talking Heads’ David Byrne mounts ambitious “American Utopia” concept in gripping weekend closer

Anytime David Byrne comes to town, he never has to worry about ticket sales, but when the envelope-pushing innovator announced his first tour behind an individual album in 14 [More…]

Electronic godfather Jean-Michel Jarre traces origins through now over riveting laser display

Nearly 50 years ago, Jean-Michel Jarre was one of electronic music’s founding fathers who’s since sold over 80 million albums and scored four Guinness World Records for [More…]