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Posts tagged "Bank of America Theatre"

"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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"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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"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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"ANN" (Broadway in Chicago): Ann Richards IS Resurrected in Holland Taylor!

"ANN" (Broadway in Chicago): Ann Richards IS Resurrected in Holland Taylor!
Back in the day, I respected government officials.  I believed their objective was altruistic. That-being-a-public-servant was about service to the nation.  It was in these Camelot years that I would watch the entire Democratic convention for inspiration.  In 1988, I found it in soon-to-be Governor of Texas, Ann Richards.  Ms. Richards was a memorable convention-stopper. ... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
November 17, 2011 at 9:32 am
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Review "Cirque Dream Illumination": Urban Fantasy

Broadway in Chicago presents    Cirque Dreams Illumination    Created and directed by Neil Goldberg at Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe (map) through June 6th  |  tickets: $25-$75   |  more info reviewed by Katy Walsh Scale down Hephaestus, gather a few Billy Elliot dancers, add in some Fuerza Bruta illusion, sprinkle with Second... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
June 3, 2010 at 10:43 pm
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Review "THE 39 STEPS": Hitchcock Spoof is CUTE!

Broadway in Chicago presents THE 39 STEPSBank of America Theatre, 18 W. MonroeAdapted by Patrick BarlowBased on the original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby DimonBased on the book by John BuchanDirected by Maria Aitken Thru May 30th Buy TicketsRunning Time: One hour and fifty minutes with a fifteen minute intermission BY Katy Walsh THE... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 20, 2010 at 1:33 pm
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Review "Stomp": Who needs instruments? Stomp has trashcan lids!

Broadway in Chicago presents   STOMP   Created/directed by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas at Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe (map) Thru May 2nd | tickets: $17-$55  |  more info Reviewed by Katy Walsh Brooms, garbage lids, paint cans: the makings for an award-winning show are in the garage. Broadway in Chicago presents... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
April 29, 2010 at 3:45 pm
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