Martha Reeves: From humble beginnings to ‘Dancing in the Street’
Perhaps there were hints of the star that Martha Reeves would become when she sang at the Detroit church her minister grandfather started. "From as early as 3 years old,...
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‘Looking Glass Land’ a whimsical spin on Wonderland
When offering guidance to others, sometimes the teacher learns a thing or two as well. That's what happens to Alice when she enters "Looking Glass Land," a stage adaptation of...
Rita Moreno taps her own ‘big’ personality for new sitcom role
Like many little girls, she wanted to grow up to be a movie star. "That's all I wanted in life, not understanding that's a huge want. And very difficult to...
Cabaret concert series kicks off with ‘Stumble Along’
Take a trip to Broadway with Main Street Cabaret and Vero Voce. The cabaret group joins students at Vero Voce's School of Performing Arts for a series of concerts over...
Comedic chaos in Steel Beam’s ‘Don’t Drink the Water’
It's easy to be fooled by the tranquillity with which the play begins. A priest staying in the American Embassy explains the background of the story. And there's a brief...
Amid life’s changes, ‘Golden Pond’ remains a constant
By the time Norman and Ethel Thayer leave their Northern New England lake house at the end of the summer, they've discovered they are entering a new season – in...
Hammond organ concert to benefit family of Gregg Gronowski
The Hammond organ seems to inspire not just loyalty amongst the musicians who play it, but also a spirit of camaraderie. "It's not joining the Elks or the Moose Lodge...
Beloved characters share stage in ‘Seussical’
Oh the places you'll go, when you see this show. Travel through the Jungle of Nool, meet a few residents of Whoville and take a dip in McElligot's Pool when...
Steel Beam to stage dark comedy ‘Random Thefts’
Even the sweetest revenge can unwittingly take on a sour element. That's what happens to the characters' plan in John David Westby's "Random Theft and Other Acts." In the "Fargo"-esque...
Concerts honoring MLK aim to uplift
For nearly three decades, the Chicago Sinfonietta has paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special concert to honor his life's work. "We like to perform this...