Barbara Vitello
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Steppenwolf co-founder Jeff Perry discusses collaborating on revival of Pinter's 'No Man's Land'Jul 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Since they last appeared together 22 years ago in Steppenwolf Theatre's production of "Uncle Vanya," ensemble members Jeff Perry and Austin Pendleton have been looking f...
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Tony-nominated 'Girl From the North Country' and 'Peter Pan' added to Broadway in Chicago seasonJul 12, 2023 1:00 am - The Tony Award-nominated "Girl from the North Country," a musical set to Bob Dylan's songs with a book by Conor McPherson, and the family favorite "Peter Pan" will play ...
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With new chef's table series, Hey Nonny owners tap into chef's culinary, interpersonal skillsJul 11, 2023 11:00 pm - Hey Nonny's owners have a secret weapon in new chef Mauricio “Noe” Sanchez-Tapia, who took over the Arlington Heights restaurant's kitchen on Jan 1. And it's not just hi...
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Spotlight: Marriott and Chicago Shakespeare theaters stage family-friendly tunersJul 11, 2023 2:00 pm - Elephant & Piggie Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences presents the family-friendly musical "Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play," adapted from Mo Willems' books about ...
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Best Bets: 'Cornerstones of Rock,' Kevin Nealon, Brookfield Zoo concerts and moreJul 11, 2023 6:00 am - Rock at the zoo Brookfield Zoo's summer concert series "Concerts for Conservation" bring Soul Asylum, Macy Gray, Vertical Horizon and Plain White T's for performances on...
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Kiefer Sutherland, 'Back to the Future' and 'Vacation' reunions set for Fan Expo in RosemontJul 11, 2023 1:00 am - Emmy Award-winner Kiefer Sutherland (“Rabbit Hole,” “24,” “Lost Boys,” “Flatliners”) will appear next month at Fan Expo Chicago, a comic ands pop culture convention to b...
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After a week of water woes, boil order advisory lifted for Lake County Aqua Illinois customersJul 08, 2023 11:00 pm - Water woes for Aqua Illinois customers in Lake County ended Sunday when the supplier lifted the boil advisory for Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer and other areas. According to ...
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Relationships at the heart of politically inspired 'A Distinct Society' at Writers TheatreJul 07, 2023 10:00 am - “A Distinct Society” - ★ ★ ★ A political decree inspired “A Distinct Society,” but writer/director Kareem Fahmy says his one-act, in its Midwest premiere at Writers The...
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Spotlight: 'Cymbeline' in the parks and roller-skating tuner 'Xanadu' closes Metropolis seasonJul 07, 2023 6:00 am - Free Shakespeare Midsommer Flight stages “Cymbeline,” William Shakespeare's tale that includes star-crossed lovers, mistaken identity and lost children reunited. The tal...
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Need a reason to go to the theater? Drury Lane's masterful revival of the farcical thriller '39 Steps' is the answerJul 05, 2023 4:00 pm - “The 39 Steps” - ★ ★ ★ ½ As the applause died down opening night of Drury Lane Theatre's merry revival of “The 39 Steps,” my seatmate turned to me, beaming. “This is the...