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Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” makes for a warmly nostalgic Drury Lane musical

Flashing back to 1954, few movies were able to melt the snow faster than “White Christmas,” the year’s highest grossing silver screen blockbuster starring Bing Crosby, [More…]

“Unspeakable” paints transfixing portrait of tortured comic legend Richard Pryor

When Richard Pryor was in his comedic prime, he was regularly combating racism, discussing taboo topics and saying forbidden words on stage, much to the chagrin of censors [More…]

“A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder” musical absolutely uproarious

Just two short years ago, “A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder” came to Broadway pretty much out of left field and quickly established itself as an [More…]

“Dirty Dancing” delivers signature scenes and songs, though not always the time of your life

After the runaway success of 1987’s movie musical starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey with a soundtrack that scored an Academy Award, Golden Globe and Grammy, it was [More…]

The return of Cyndi Lauper’s revised, revitalized “Kinky Boots”

Following its 2012 debut right here in Chicago, “Kinky Boots” took Broadway by storm, racking up six Tony Awards the following season, including “Best Musical” and [More…]

Pre-Broadway musical “Beaches” juggles jokes, stirring songs and tons of tears

From its infancy as a novel by Iris Rainer Dart through a blockbuster silver screen adaptation starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey, “Beaches” continues to be an [More…]

Emilio & Gloria Estefan’s “On Your Feet!” musical astounds during debut

With buzz steadily brewing around Broadway circles for the past year, Gloria & Emilio Estefan’s “On Your Feet!” finally landed at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre [More…]

“Once” makes a masterful leap from indie film to Broadway tour

What began as an independent Irish movie made with a pretty basic budget has since exploded into the Academy Award winning critical favorite “Once” turned Grammy and [More…]

“Jersey Boys” is back with just as much doo-wop and drama as ever

No matter how many times “Jersey Boys” comes to Chicago, it’s always destined to sell out boasting both the story and songs of Frankie Valli & The Four [More…]

The impossible leaps to life during Broadway tour of “The Illusionists”

In the mainstream of magic, casual fans are generally most familiar with the likes of Harry Houdini, David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, David Blaine, Penn & Teller [More…]