Theatre Review: Dazzling ‘Octet’ Reminds Us Of Theater’s Unique Power

Jul 22, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Halfway through Goodman Theatre’s staging of Dave Malloy’s phenomenal musical “Octet,” I considered two memories. The first was when I purchased my first iPhone in 2011....

Hubbard’s Phenomenal Fall Series Stresses The Urgency Of Human Connection

Dec 02, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By: Peter Thomas Ricci The numbers are not encouraging: 20 percent of U.S. adults experience “a lot” of loneliness on a daily basis (amazingly, that number is down from 25 […]

Theatre Review: Teatro Zinzanni Chicago: A Spirited Collision of Cirque, Cabaret, and Culinary Delight

Oct 20, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Kelly Clausen There’s dinner theater — and then there’s Teatro Zinzanni, a full-throttle sensory explosion that turns a night out into an all-encompassing fever dream of acrobatics, music,...