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Marriott Theatre has a “Happy Holiday” come early with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”

Exactly 70 years ago, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” took the silver screen by storm starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, though to [More…]

Jazzy, splashy “Some Like It Hot” sizzles throughout inaugural Cadillac Palace Theatre tour

No city is more appropriate to see the inaugural tour of “Some Like It Hot” than Chicago, especially considering the show starts smack dab in the center of a a speakeasy, [More…]

That’s “The Power Of Love”: Stage edition of “Back To The Future” a fantastic blast to the past

The 1950s met the 1980s when “Back To The Future” crossed the space time continuum at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for an exhilarating opening night, which started with [More…]

“Dancing With The Stars” switch to Broadway Playhouse’s spectacular “SAVOR After Hours”

Take a little bit of wine, an emotional soundtrack of incredible songs, plus most importantly, a series of breathtaking dance routines, and it adds up to the brand new [More…]

The sweet nostalgia of “Beehive: The 60’s Musical” building buzz around Marriott Theatre

The swinging and often times psychedelic Sixties have always managed to stay in style, though perhaps even more so now that “Beehive” is building buzz around the circular [More…]

“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…]

Marriott Theatre’s “The Music Man” breaks out “Seventy-Six Trombones” of timelessness

The 1950s had its fair share of Broadway showstoppers, but one that’s still being talked about is Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man,” especially after being revived a [More…]

Apollo Theater raises a toast to West End’s “The Choir Of Man,” a concert meets play, party and pub

Walking into the Apollo Theater on opening night for “The Choir Of Man” felt unlike any other Broadway-styled show, starting with the photos of the cast hanging out and [More…]

Cirque du Soleil’s jaw-dropping, death-defying “Crystal” skates on the ice of the Now Arena

There’s never a shortage of ambition surrounding every Cirque du Soleil theatrical extravaganza, but the touring edition of “Crystal,” which has thus far visited over [More…]

Sting’s songbook, Kate Prince’s choreography send moving “Message In A Bottle” to Cadillac

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sting needs no introduction to anyone who’s even remotely listened to the radio since the late 1970s, and when it comes to choreography, Kate [More…]