Now in its 4th decade, A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theatre brings joy and merriment to the people of Chicago, each year with a different spin. For the sixth year, Artistic Associate Henry Wishcamper serves as director of Charles Dickens’ universal tale of hope and redemption.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s hard to argue with success, especially when it’s the four-time Tony Award®-winning Best Revival of a Musical Hello, Dolly! which has been enchanting audiences for years. Full of life with a real steam engine train, singing waiters, and glorious sets depicting the year 1885, the
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Revolution is a rare bit of theatre that combines contemporary, tongue-in-cheek humor with a dash of boldness and fun. It brings to life the stories of George and Martha Washington, King George III, Sam Adams, Paul Revere, John and Abigail Adams, Thomas Paine,
Now in its 13th year, the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema brings the latest feature films, documentaries, shorts, and TV series, mostly made in Israel by Israelis in the past 12 months, to the venues around the city from October 18 - 28. This year, the
A peninsula off the coast of Virginia, Hampton’s strategic location makes it an important part of American history, dating back 400 years. With events such as the arrival of the first Africans on American soil in 1619 to involvement in both the American Revolution and
It was a double-bill of two great songwriters—Johnny Rivers and Jimmy Webb. And all of Ravinia fell completely under their spell. Opening the show and making his Ravinia debut was Jimmy Webb, a prolific and brilliant songwriter whose popular music made superstars of The Fifth Dimension,
Long before historic re-enactments became popular, Henry Ford had his own vision of how future generations should come to understand the American experience. His idea was to create a place that would celebrate American innovation, that “can-do spirit.” He chose Dearborn, Michigan, located just outside
It’s so easy to fall in love with Quebec City. With its wonderful farm-to-table cuisine, thriving music scene, and cobbled streets, you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away. Located just north of New England, the Canadian province of Quebec and its capital, Quebec City,
It was all sweetness and charm as the multi-talented Michael Feinstein and Tony and Emmy Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth happily shared the Ravinia stage last Wednesday night. Feinstein, who has appeared at Ravinia numerous times, introduced Chenoweth, marking her debut. Together and solo, they interpreted the age-old canon
It was a beautiful night under the stars at Ravinia Festival as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra took to the stage and accompanied the soundtrack of the first Indiana Jones movie. Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981, but it was like
