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“Death Becomes Her” a fountain of youth for Cadillac, stars “Smash,” Destiny’s Child alums

The film edition of “Death Becomes Her” made considerable waves at the movies throughout the early 1990s, but has since become a cult classic comedy, particularly within [More…]

Musical transformation of the mega-movie “Mrs. Doubtfire” cracks up Nederlander Theatre

Throughout the three decades since Robin Williams transformed into “Mrs. Doubtfire,” the movie’s become an ageless classic known just as much for its comedy and cross [More…]

Broadway-bound “Boop!” bolstered by invincible Jasmine Amy Rogers, fuel from David Foster at CIBC

For nearly 100 years, Betty Boop has captivated every inhabitable continent like no other cartoon could, becoming a brand ambassador long before the term ever existed and [More…]

“The Wiz” eases on down the road to the Cadillac Palace Theatre while winding its way “Home”

A half-century since “The Wiz” initially dazzled as a remarkable reimagining of “The Wizard Of Oz” by an entirely Black cast, it’s on the way back to revolutionize [More…]

Marriott Theatre does a “Beautiful” job revealing “Tapestry” troubadour Carole King

Trailblazing troubadour Carole King is 81-years-old and more or less retired, but thanks to Broadway’s “Beautiful,” her boundless creativity continues to be passed down [More…]

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…]

“Hadestown” a red hot, redemptive, Tony Award sweeper fit for the gods

Having swept the 2019 Tony Awards, including “Best New Musical,” and also garnering the 2020 Grammy Award for “Best Musical Theater Album,” “Hadestown” was [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…]

Tony Bennett: “I Left My Heart” Tour at Rialto Square Theatre

No amount of superlatives can properly articulate the legend that is Tony Bennett, who at 92-years-old, keeps right on marveling sold out houses such as the gorgeous and [More…]

Michael Bublé: “Love” Tour at Allstate Arena

For additional information on Michael Bublé, visit MichaelBuble.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Allstate Arena include Eric Church (Mar. 22-23); Bad Bunny (Mar. 24); [More…]