Raven’s ‘Undeniable Sound’ a Brilliant Homage to Music’s Past

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Raven’s ‘Undeniable Sound’ a Brilliant Homage to Music’s Past

May 17, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Hank owns a bar – appropriately named Hank’s Bar – where he has jumpstarted the careers of some of rock music’s most notable acts. From The […]

Lyric Delivers With Energetic, Vibrant ‘West Side Story’

May 09, 2019 James Currie 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, […]

Porchlight Continues Winning Streak with ‘Chorus Line’

Apr 24, 2019 James Currie 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...

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

Feb 20, 2019 James Currie 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...

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

Feb 07, 2019 James Currie 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...

‘Four Women’ a Fine Showcase of a Musical Genius

Feb 07, 2019 James Currie 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 […]