When I go to see live theatre, I want to know nothing about it before I enter. I don’t read reviews, I don’t read casting information and I don’t read leaked excitement. I want to know nothing. When the lights go down and the curtain goes up, I want to enter a brand new world…
Brigadoon – a small Scottish town that appears for one day every hundred years – has arrived in Chicago. Luckily for us, it is here for more than one day! Brigadoon (directed and choreographed by Rachel Rockwell), a production being held at The Goodman Theatre through 8/17, is about the small Scottish village from the…
One of the museum staples in Chicago is The Field Museum! This is where many of us first learned about mummies and dinosaurs as well as gems and other extraordinary artifacts. Currently – and for a limited time – you can also get a Field Museum Chicago discount! Groupon is offering your choice of two…
If you read my review of The Last Ship by Sting, you know that I am a huge fan of this new musical. If you’ve been wanting to get tickets between now and the end of the Chicago run, Goldstar is currently offering discount tickets to see The Last Ship! You can get tickets for…
As I watched Sting perform a song on the Tony’s from his new musical The Last Ship, I couldn’t quite get in emotional touch with the show. The song was beautifully written, beautifully sung, but only gave a clue into what this show could be. And rightfully so. The Last Ship (currently playing at The…
Free food, fun television and food trucks? Those are three “F’s” that I can get behind! A brand new Spike TV show called “Frankenfood” is hosting free food truck tastings in Chicago all of this week! The show itself combines unlikely foods to create awesome new ideas. Sometimes they work, sometimes not so much. Either way,…
If you’ve heard about the Hidden Cash Game being played in other parts of the country, you will be thrilled to hear that it’s now in Chicago! If you’re not familiar with the Hidden Cash Game, this is a social experiment being conducted for what seems like the sole purpose off helping other people. Follow…
Honest Theatre: Spike Heels Review Honest Theatre: Spike Heels Review – Live theater is something that anyone should be able to access at any time, regardless of their financial situation. This is the sentiment behind the brand new Honest Theatre Company. “It is our hope that you enjoy our art and help us spread the…
Goodman Theatre: Ask Aunt Susan Review Goodman Theatre: Ask Aunt Susan Review – The truth is that you never know who you are speaking to on the Internet. We all have avatars that may or may not be real images of ourselves – and we have the ability to be whoever we want to be…
