‘Over the Tavern’ reflects director’s Catholic upbringing
When Linda Collins first read the script for Elgin Theatre Company's latest production, she had an immediate reaction. "I said 'I have to direct this,'" she said. "'This is my...
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‘Voice’ contestant Michael Lee pays tribute to B.B. King at Arcada
Russell Jackson was on "fly patrol." While travelling on the tour bus with B.B. King and the rest of the band, if a fly also boarded the bus, the guys...
Women’s relationships at center of Steel Beam’s ‘Savannah Society’
These ladies put know how to put the fun into happy hour. When confronted by life's challenges, they decide to face their fears head-on — and with plenty of laughs....
Chicago Street’s ‘Danny’ goes deep into character study
Thirty-two pages revealing two lost souls leads to one transformative night. When Danny and Roberta meet in a Bronx bar, neither is looking for what they find. But what follows...
Jazz violinist Regina Carter to perform with Chicago Sinfonietta
Thankfully, Regina Carter didn't listen to this particular teacher. "I was still at the Center for Creative Studies in high school studying and my violin instructor kept saying I was...
Independent Players ‘The Big Meal’ tells a lifetime’s worth of stories
At first it may seem like your typical boy meets girl story. One night in a suburban restaurant, Sam and Nicole meet. From there they journey through life's seasons, taking...
Elgin Theatre Company presents radio play of ‘War of the Worlds’
It was the original fake news. When the 1938 Mercury Theatre on the Air performance of "The War of the Worlds" was broadcast on CBS radio, it was presented as...
Piano Man performs tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel
They were prepared, just in case the original piano man showed up. "We played the Cubby Bear when he (Billy Joel) was playing Wrigley Field across the street because they...
Vero Voce Theatre hosts open house at new space
Sometimes less is more. With Vero Voce School of Performing Arts and Theater move into a smaller, more visible location on Main Street in St. Charles, it is expanding its...
Bassist Victor Wooten seeks to change the way we teach music
Whatever it is that we want to do well, we want to do it naturally, Five-time Grammy-winning bassist Victor Wooten said. “Whether it’s playing music or interviewing or talking or...