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Lyric Delivers With Energetic, Vibrant ‘West Side Story’

Lyric Delivers With Energetic, Vibrant ‘West Side Story’

May 09, 2019 Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci When I was a kid, I was a big fan of the ESPN program “Sportscenter.” In addition to the program’s fun anchors and deep sports coverage, […]
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Porchlight Continues Winning Streak with ‘Chorus Line’

Porchlight Continues Winning Streak with ‘Chorus Line’

Apr 24, 2019 Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Over the years, Porchlight Theatre has established itself as one of Chicago’s finest interpreters of American musical theater, and the company’s new production of “A...
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Writers’ “Ma Rainey” A Sharp Display Of Wilson’s Weaknesses

Writers’ “Ma Rainey” A Sharp Display Of Wilson’s Weaknesses

Feb 20, 2019 Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Writers Theatre’s production of the August Wilson play “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is directed by the inimitable Ron OJ Parsons, and like all of Parsons’ treatments...
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2019/20 Season Announced: Lyric Premieres, International Stars, and a Big RING

2019/20 Season Announced: Lyric Premieres, International Stars, and a Big RING

Feb 07, 2019 Breaking News, Music News, Musical Theatre, This Just In 0

On Thursday, January 24, hundreds of subscribers braved the chilly weather to attend Lyric’s 2019/20 Season Preview event. General Director Anthony Freud, Music Director Sir Andrew Davis, and WFMT...
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‘Four Women’ a Fine Showcase of a Musical Genius

‘Four Women’ a Fine Showcase of a Musical Genius

Feb 07, 2019 Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

by Peter Thomas Ricci Nina Simone was one of the most brave, incisive, and daring musicians of the 20th century, and her genius has received a fine tribute in Northlight […]
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Wicked “Gentleman’s Guide” a Delightful Theatrical Experience

Wicked “Gentleman’s Guide” a Delightful Theatrical Experience

Feb 04, 2019 Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci “A Gentleman’s Guide to Murder,” the latest offering from renowned theater company Porchlight Music Theatre, features one of the most wickedly delightful premises I have...
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