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Captivating! West Side Story at the Lyric Opera of Chicago (Through June 25, 2023)
“West Side Story” first premiered on Broadway in 1957. A film adaptation was released in 1961. 60 years later, Stephen Spielberg directed another film adaptation. In 2019, it first premiered at the Lyric Opera. And now, in June of 2023, it opens again at the Lyric. The Lyric Opera’s production of “West Side Story” is… Read more
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Funny and Witty! Grippo Stage Company Presents Shaw vs. Tunney at Theater Wit (Through July 8, 2023)
Gene Tunney and his wife, Polly, are on their honeymoon in the island of Brioni in the Adriatic Sea. It is here that they meet George Bernard Shaw. They strike up a great friendship with him. Gene and GBS meet up often to talk about boxing, playwriting, God, and more. Their religion discussion gets heated… Read more
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Review: Maksim – The Collection US Tour at Arie Crown Theater (May 25, 2023)
On stage, Maksim sits at the piano facing directly to the right. The audience on the left half has a great view of him and the keys of the piano. Those on the right side can’t see his hands or the keys. All they can see is his head bobbing. So, definitely sit on the… Read more
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Excellent! Phantom Planet at Metro (May 22, 2023)
Before they take the stage, a video plays with an introduction by Jason Schwartzman, who was the drummer from the band’s start in 1994 to 2003. During the show, they have many videos play in between songs from the producers and also from famous fans such as Darren Criss. The Schwartzman videos are great, but… Read more
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