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Classic film ‘Mary Poppins’ explored in new book

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/02/09

Everyone’s favorite childhood classic film is Mary Poppins! Based on the writings of P.J. Travers, the story underwent significant development and creating thanks to the work, not just of Walt Disney, but of the Sherman Brothers who wrote all of the classic music. Now, a new book, “Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the […]

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Eureka Day is a HIT at Broadway Playhouse through...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/02/02

There’s no wonder why Jonathan Spector’s “Eureka Day” won the 2025 Tony for Best Revival of a Play. Although written in 2018, it feels like this play could have been written this year as it brings to the front critical and divisive issues we face today as a society; but….it’s presented with a huge dose of […]

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Local playwright’s ‘Malapert Love’ makes it to NYC!

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/02/02

Siah Berlatsky is a local playwright who, at the age of 15, began to write a funny sophisticated play called “Malapert Love.” Completed when she was 21, who would imagine that the work would be performed in Chicago at the Artistic Home where it was awarded the Jeff Award for Best New Work in 2023 and […]

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Madkap Presents: Sondheim’s ‘Company’ at Skokie...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/01/27

There’s little doubt that Stephen Sondheim has created some of the best musical theater ever written. And now, Madkap Productions presents Stephen Sondheim’s classic “Company “ at the Skokie Theatre from February 6 to March 1st. The original Broadway production was nominated for 14 Tony awards and won 6 and its no wonder why as it […]

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‘Stereophonic,’ most Tony nominated play in history,...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/01/27

“Stereophonic” is a dramatic play that follows a fictional rock band in 1976 as they navigate the hectic and complex process of recording their new album, their second album, and at the same time, exploring fame, conflict, and artistic struggle. The play tells the story of an

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‘Carole King: She Made the Earth Move,’ a new book by...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/01/14

Carole King is truly a living legend. Her Tapestry album remains as one of the most iconic albums of all time. Her extraordinary career as songwriter, performer, environmentalist and political activist has made its permanent mark on society for over half a century. This book relies on a multitude of interviews and extensive research to […]

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‘Love Johnny Carson’ – New book about the master of...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/01/14

There was no one like Johnny Carson, host of the Tonight Show for 30 years during which he hosted around 4500 episodes with more than 25,000 guests. Author Mark Malkoff interviewed over 400 people (many of which can be heard at www.CarsonPodcast.com) and took a dozen years to write this book. It’s a history of the show but […]

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‘Says Who?’ New book by Anne Curzan on language sheds...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/01/05

Of course, language evolves over time….it should be seen as a living breathing thing is often a reflection of the time and place in which it was created. This book goes well beyond trying to understand what is right and wrong in language usage. It explains why things we say may appear to be wrong […]

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102nd Chicago Bar Association’s Christmas Spirits...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2026/01/01

For over 100 years, a group of lawyers and judges leave the courtrooms behind and take the stage to present classic parody in music, song and skit looking at the events of the day in a way only these talented lawyers can do. This year’s show is titled, “Moo Court” as Mrs. O’Leary’s cow faces […]

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Phantom of the Opera mesmerizes through February...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/12/30

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical “the Phantom of the Opera brings back the show’s original design and production. The classic music and staging have returned in all its glamour and glory to the Cadillac Palace Theatre thru February 1st. Phantom changed musical theater forever with it’s opera feel and gorgeous music including “Music […]

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Amadeus runs at Steppenwolf through January 25th

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/12/23

Amadeus is a powerful, intense theatrical experience and exactly the kind of play Steppenwolf is meant to perform! It is an unforgettable and breathtaking production; you have until January 25th to see it! Joining in the conversation about this Peter Shaffer Tony and Academy Award winning classic are the leads: Ian Barford (playing Salieri) known for his […]

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Urinetown the Musical runs at Theo through January 4th

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/12/15

Urinetown the Musical premiered off-Broadway in 2001 and was so successful that it transferred to Broadway later that year. And it’s been playing ever since throughout the country and now enjoying sell out crowds at Theo Ubique Theater housed in the Fred Anzevino Theater in Evanston. Urinetown is a satirical musical about an unknown city imposes a […]

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Anthony Rapp ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec 17-20th at...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/12/11

Anthony Rapp is one of Chicago’s Very Own! Born in Chicago, he’s now returned to live here AND perform a holiday cabaret: Anthony Rapp “Home for the Holidays”, a cozy cabaret….December 17-20th at the Lookingglass Theatre. A beautiful evening in an intimate and fabulously Chicago historic space. Rapp is known, of course for originating the […]

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NYT’s Elaine Sciolino and her new book: a love letter...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/12/10

The Louvre is arguably the world’s most famous art museum, home to some of the most iconic art pieces in history. But there are many things we don’t know about the museum that only a resident Parisian could ever have the time to discover in such an expansive museum. What happens on Tuesdays when the museums […]

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Uptown Theater: A Chicago treasure that needs to be...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/12/10

The Uptown Theatre was one of Chicago’s grand movie palaces! Built in 1925, this 4,300 seat theater was one of the country’s great movie palaces. Its history is related in a new coffee table book: “The Uptown: Chicago’s endangered Movie Palace.” Home to silent movies, the first talkies and live shows including the Marx Brothers, […]

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Teatro Zinzanni: A fabulous evening of dinner, music...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/12/02

Teatro ZinZanni, is a Chicago classic and one of the most unique theatrical and entertainment experiences in the city! Perfect for Chicagoans and a must for visitors. Imagine an evening of dinner and a show filled with music, orchestra, circus and fun all taking place in an antique Spiegeltent on the 14th floor Cambria Hotel in downtown […]

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Jekyll & Hyde from Kokandy at Chopin Theater until...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/11/25

A 1990 musical based on the 1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson is a jaw dropping production from Kokandy presented at the Chopin Theater. The story of a doctor who seeks to find the other side of himself….is he seeking another personality or just part of who he is in the first place? Set in […]

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Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus’ ‘Holly Dolly Christmas’ Dec...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/11/25

The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) has been entertaining audiences year-round for over 40 years. But it’s also a place of community, warmth and acceptance for those “in” the show and those watching it from the audience. This Christmas, CGMC presents “Holly Dolly Christmas” – a Holiday Tribue to the legendary Dolly Parton. Nearly 250 singers and […]

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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical Returns...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/11/23

Attention Neil Diamond fans! The great musical “A Beautiful Noise: the Neil Diamond Musical” returns to Chicago at the Chicago Cadillac Palace Theatre until November 30th. The role of the younger Neil Diamond is played on this national tour by American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. This is Neil Diamond’s true story of how a kid […]

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Broadway Nation: A history of the development and...

Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain ·

2025/11/18

Give my regards to Broadway…a famous phrase which embodies our forever love of the Great White Way where musical theater has thrived for over a century. Now, the history of Broadway Musical theater is exhaustively documented in a new book by David Armstrong: “Broadway Nation: How Immigrant, Jewish, Queer, and Black Artists Invented the Broadway Musical.” But just how did Broadway become Broadway? What […]

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