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Marvel Studios’ ‘Infinity Saga’ Concert Experience at...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/08/20

There is nothing like watching an exciting scene from a Marvel movie and being moved by the powerful score that enhances and gives the film its energy! One of America’s Most Celebrated Film Conductors, Anthony Parnther, conducts the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra for ONE night only on Friday, August 29th at 7:30pm in the Pavillion with seating, of […]

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‘Angels in America’ at Invictus Theatre extended...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/08/19

There is little doubt that the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play-winning work Angels in America by Tony Kushner is one of the most important plays written in decades if not the last century. A seven hour-experience (separated into two parts: Part One: Millennium Approaches, and Part Two: Perestroika) can be seen over two days […]

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Murder, Mayhem…and Cocktails?? Hilarious...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/08/13

Hitch*Cocktails is a fully improvised comedic thriller which invites the audience to laugh and enjoy while partaking (if they wish) in a drinking game, while the cast creates it all on stage…also while partaking in drinking throughout the show. Added all together it’s a laugh filled evening which creates a murder mystery that would make Alfred […]

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MJ The Musical Plays August 12-24th only at the...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/08/12

He is still known and remembered as the King of Pop! Michael Jackson’s story is told in MJ the Musical which focuses around the “Dangerous Tour” of 1992. Through flashbacks and events of that day. The life of MJ is told with all of the hits you’d expect and hope to hear. Thriller, Beat It, Billy Jean…they are all […]

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The classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ presented...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/08/04

Fiddler on the Roof is one of the great classic musicals of all time. The story of Tevye the milkman, his family and his community is a tale of traditions that define his faith and confront the threats of a modern world that challenge his beloved home town of Anatevka. The stunning aspect is how relevant […]

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‘Parade’ is a powerful revival at CIBC from August...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/08/04

“Parade“, a musical, is based on a true story centered around the 1913 story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager who is wrongfully accused of the rape and murder of Mary Phagan. The trial, verdict and how things actually played out in history are set out in this powerful production thru dialogue and music. […]

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World Premiere of ‘Billie Jean’ at Chicago Shakes...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/08/02

Chicago Shakes does it again with another world premiere that is powerful and impactful. Chilina Kennedy embodies the legendary Billie Jean King in a way that truly gives us the sense that we are hearing the story from King herself. You can get tickets at www.ChicagoShakes.com and learn more about the show by reading the review that […]

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‘Always Something There’ is an 80’s Jukebox Musical...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/29

Sandy Rustin (Clue, Mystic Pizza) was raised in Chicagoland and has created a tribute to the work of John Hughes through her own high school focused story which highlights the music of the 1980’s. “Always Something There” is enjoying it’s World Premiere at Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre and stars Chicago’s very own Heidi Kettenring playing the role […]

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New book on James Gandolfini shares: HE was NOT Tony...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/29

Few would disagree that James Gandolfini created a larger than life character in Tony Soprano in HBO’s classic series The Sopranos, but how much was Gandolfini really like Tony Soprano? Was he always a shoe in to get that role? This new book by Jason Bailey takes a deep dive into the life and career of the beloved actor […]

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Ravinia Festival has an exciting August schedule...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/23

Ravinia is truly a gem of Chicagoland (Highland Park to be specific) entertainment every summer and has been so for well over 100 years (it was founded in 1872 and opened in 1904) and remains today the area’s oldest venue with incredibly diverse programming you will find anywhere. This season has been no different and you’ll […]

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A tale as old as time….Beauty & the Beast opens its...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/22

Be my guest to see this tale as old as time….Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opens its first North American production in over 25 years! The sets and costumes promise to be spectacular, and the Tony Award-Nominated score will delight you. Joining the conversation is Mrs. Potts played by Chicago’s Very Own Kathy Voytko (last seen here […]

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Hairspray, a fun musical that packs a message punch...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/22

The Tony Award winning musical Hairspray is fun, funny, and will leave you humming so many songs on your way out of the theater, but it’s the message that will move you to think about what society still needs to learn about love, supporting each other, acceptance, and standing up for what’s right. Joining in […]

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A unique look at the relationship between John Lennon...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/14

If you are a fan of the Beatles then you may have read some or many of the estimated 2000+ books that have been written about the group and it’s individual members. Now, a book that takes a unique approach not taken in any previous book. “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs” by […]

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The Color Purple is unforgettable at the Goodman...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/14

The Goodman Theatre’s production of The Color Purple directed by Lili-Anne Brown is truly stunning. A show you will want to see over and over for the music, for the power and for the essential message about powerful women. Joining in the conversation are Nicole Michelle Haskins who plays Sofia and Aerie Wiliams who plays Shug Avery. […]

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Steppenwolf’s ‘You Will Get Sick’ is funny and...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/08

“You Will Get Sick” by Noah Diaz is quirky and unpredictable but follows a path that will become most familiar. It’s the perfect blend of drama, power and surprise that has made Steppenwolf Theatre the gem it has been for a generation in Chicago and, of course on Broadway as well, as the Tonys pile up! […]

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Jonathan Larson’s classic ‘RENT’ at Highland Park...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/07/08

The multi-Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize for Drama winning Musical “RENT” by Jonathan Larson comes to life from the Highland Park Players playing at McGrath Performing Arts Center in Wilmette from July 18-27. The beloved musical is based on Puccini’s opera La Boheme but is set in the more modern day 1996-1998as it presents the […]

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Legendary comic writer/actor Bruce Vilanch on all his...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/06/30

Bruce Vilanch is truly a legend in the world of comedy writing but also as an actor and comedian. You have seen his work if you watch the Academy Awards (for which he is a multi-Emmy Award winner), Comic Relief, Hollywood Squares…and on and on. In this very funny book, Bruce is candid about those projects he […]

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Iraq, But Funny….is VERY funny at Lookingglass...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/06/23

“Iraq, but Funny” is enjoying its World Premiere at Lookingglass Theatre and plays through July 20th. It’s the story of 5 generations for Assyrian mother/daughter relations from the Ottoman empire to modern day USA but a story reclaimed by the women of their day, yet it’s told to us by a British guy (called The […]

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Diana the Musical: An amazing production at Theo...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/06/23

Diana the Musical tells the story of Princess Di from her first getting connected with Prince Charles in 1981 thru her death in 1997 with a 90’s rock score by David Bryan (of Bon Jovi) and books/lyrics by Joe DePietro (All Shook Up and Memphis). The play is being presented by Theo Ubique at the […]

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‘Chicago should be a Cultural Stadium,’ says...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/06/16

Chicago is already seen as the 3rd most important city in the world for theater arguably behind New York and London but that’s up for debate! But Team Culture has a plan to transform the downtown area into an amazing and vast cultural stadium that goes well beyond the boundaries of music, dance, theater and food. […]

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