Award-winning composer Howard Shore discusses creating the score for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” which will be performed by a full symphony along with a screening of the film during three shows March 13-14 at The Auditorium in Chicago.
The hunky, sweet hero in the new romantic drama “Reminders of Him” at one point turns to the movie’s heroine and tells her: “I’m starting to wonder if you’re the saddest girl I’ve ever met.” It’s hard to argue.
Make plans for St. Patrick’s Day events across the suburbs, the Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood at Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre and more.
“Two Sisters and a Piano,” running through March 29 at Writers Theatre, is a poignant reminder of the power art has to sustain and inspire.
Upcoming concerts include Michael McDermott at Hey Nonny, Sebastian Bach at the Des Plaines Theatre, Three Dog Night at the Genesee Theatre, Zara Larsson at the Riviera Theatre and more.
Actor/composer/lyricist Michael Mahler channels Paul Simon at the Marriott Theatre, the Raue Center hosts tributes to Carole King and Van Morrison, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago stages “Madama Butterfly.”
The Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late-game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, may have more drama and heartbreak than expected.