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Posts in category "Broadway In Chicago"

"CATS" (Broadway in Chicago): Les Mouserables

"CATS" (Broadway in Chicago): Les Mouserables
Reviewed by Richard Malone The reviewing of “CATS” is a difficult matter.  If you aren’t familiar with this musical, it is sort of Andrew Lloyd Webber version of “Animal Kingdom” revolving around an annual conflagration cats, the Jellicles, at their annual ball.  Old Deuteronomy (Nathan Morgan) is the respected, wise old leader, and each year... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 6, 2012 at 8:38 am
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"The Jersey Boys" (Broadway in Chicago): I Can’t Take My Ears Off You

"The Jersey Boys" (Broadway in Chicago): I Can’t Take My Ears Off You
Reviewed by Richard Malone Hearing a song from when you were a certain age can take you back in time.  The Jersey Boys, now in its return engagement after a two-plus-year run in Chicago ending in 2010, sends the audience on a boomer nostalgia trip.  It’s a musical about The Four Seasons—a boy band from... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
April 12, 2012 at 9:53 pm
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“Fela!” (Broadway In Chicago): When The Political Becomes Personal, and Vice Versa

“Fela!” (Broadway In Chicago): When The Political Becomes Personal, and Vice Versa
    Reviewed by Jasleen Jaswal Vines “I have the power to turn Nigeria upside down.” – Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, “Fela!” After highly acclaimed runs in New York City, Europe, Nigeria, and around the United States, “Fela!” makes its way to Chicago for a three-week stay at The Oriental Theatre. Technically, it is described as “musical... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
March 29, 2012 at 8:00 am
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"RIVERDANCE" (Broadway in Chicago): More Dancing, Please!

#54.  I’ve always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day.  I’m Irish but who isn’t in March?  Chicago knows how to celebrate our Irish roots.  We dye the river green.  We throw *two* parades.  And every bar turns Irish pub for March 17th and/or the Saturday before/after.  Even as my friends get older, we still love to get... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
March 15, 2012 at 7:10 am
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"American Idiot" (Broadway in Chicago): 20something's Ultramodern, Unruly, Funky Rock Opera!

"American Idiot" (Broadway in Chicago): 20something's Ultramodern, Unruly, Funky Rock Opera!
#28. The show starts loud and angry.  Music blaring.  Televisions glaring.  20somethings raring. Don’t want to be an American idiot.  One nation controlled by the media.  Information age of hysteria.  It’s calling out to idiot America. Broadway in Chicago presents Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT.  Three childhood friends are having trouble getting off the couch.  They enjoy... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
February 8, 2012 at 12:29 pm
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"Come Fly Away" (Broadway in Chicago): 'Flies Me To The Moon!'

"Come Fly Away" (Broadway in Chicago): 'Flies Me To The Moon!'
#5.  ‘Dances with the Stars’ and ‘So You Say You Can Dance’ have resurrected the Lawrence Welk ballroom dancing fascination.  Every Fred and Ginger wannabee sashays into the spotlight hoping to twirl their way to fame.  We watch the fancy waltzing wishing weddings, nightclubs, or even living rooms prompted such elegant twirling.  The movement transfixes... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 12, 2012 at 10:53 am
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"The Addams Family" (Broadway in Chicago): Neat, Sweet, Petite!

"The Addams Family" (Broadway in Chicago): Neat, Sweet, Petite!
In 2009, “The Addams Family” premiered in Chicago before its Broadway debut.  The characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams had already been immortalized in a television show and multiple movies.  So, it was prime time for the bizarre family to hit the stage as a musical. Chicago was there for the birth and had... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
December 28, 2011 at 12:53 pm
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"La Cage Aux Folles" (Broadway in Chicago): Ass-Slapping Gaudy & Sentimentally Sweet!

"La Cage Aux Folles" (Broadway in Chicago): Ass-Slapping Gaudy & Sentimentally Sweet!
Feathers and glitter I get!  But I’ve never understood wanting to wear high heels. Although they make your legs look long and luxurious, the feet cramping, back aching, knee wobbling isn’t so pretty.  Being a guy gives you the out to this painful accessory.  Or so I thought. Broadway in Chicago presents the Tony Award-winning... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
December 22, 2011 at 10:55 am
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"Fiddler on the Roof" (Broadway in Chicago): Mazel Tov!

I grew up Irish Catholic… Jewish.  Since their pilgrimage to Israel, my parents re-defined themselves as Jews for Jesus. They liberally steal from God’s Chosen People.  They bake challah.  They light a menorah.  They have a mezuza on their doorpost. They love the traditions, traditions…. traditions! Broadway in Chicago presents the Tony Award-winning musical Fiddler on the... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
November 25, 2011 at 5:16 pm
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"Memphis" (Broadway in Chicago): THE Destination for a Rock and Roll Fantasy!

"Memphis" (Broadway in Chicago): THE Destination for a Rock and Roll Fantasy!
In the 1990’s, I went walking in Memphis.  My friends decided to have a King’s weekend.  So, we took a road trip to Graceland.  It wasn’t the impressive fortress we had imagined.  Our disappointment was only momentary.  We stumbled on to Beale Street and understood what Memphis was really famous for. Broadway in Chicago presents... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
November 23, 2011 at 5:51 pm
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