NEW YORK—The thought of death or, to be more specific, the end of one’s life can be quite overwhelming, especially when you realize it can happen without any warning whatsoever. The cause could be a heart attack, a coconut to the head, or simply holding one’s breath for too long at the wrong moment. This…
Opera Review: ‘Le Comte Ory’: Rossini’s Laugh-Out-Loud Entertainment
November 22, 2022
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"Le Comte Ory"Arts & CultureBrightCharles-Gaspard Delestre-PoirsonGioachino RossiniKathryn LewekPerforming Arts
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CHICAGO—The majority of grand operas are tragedies with many of their main characters ending up dead at curtain’s close. So, when an opera makes one laugh and all of the characters are still alive as the finale arrives, it leaves one with a welcoming feel-good sensation. Such is the entertaining case with “Le Comte Ory,”…
Theater Review: ‘The Mark of Kane’: Clash of Batman’s Creators Makes for Riveting Drama
CHICAGO—In early 1939, the success of the Superman comic book hero prompted editors of National Comics Publications to request more superheroes. So, when ambitious freelance illustrator Bob Kane came up with the idea of a superhero to rival Superman, he envisaged a Batman wearing a red suit and boots, two stiff black wings, and a…
Opera Review: ‘Don Carlos’: A Sweeping Canvas of 16th-Century Spain
CHICAGO—“Don Carlos” is considered by many opera lovers to be Verdi’s greatest work, and for good reason. In this opera, the legendary Italian composer, always the moral realist, psychoanalyzes larger-than-life characters exposing their motivations, and delves into the conflict between their personal responsibility and societal expectations. Verdi juxtaposes politics, history, and personal drama, as well…
Theater Review: ‘Measure for Measure’: Shakespeare in Cuba
CHICAGO—It follows Shakespeare’s plot line, but the revival of “Measure for Measure” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater unfolds in a different time and place, and features a lot more color, choreography, and music than Shakespeare could ever have imagined. This modern take still has the same theme as the play’s original performance in 1604, which focused…
Theater Review: ‘Camelot’: One Brief Shining Moment Forgot
October 26, 2022
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"The Once and Future King"Arts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightCamelotMusic Theater WorksPerforming ArtsT.H. White
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WILMETTE, IL—This new production isn’t your grandmother’s, or even your mother’s, “Camelot.” For those who have seen previous revivals of the 1960 musical (starring Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, and Robert Goulet), or have watched the 1967 movie (with Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, and Franco Nero), this modern reincarnation of “Camelot” at the Music Theater Works…
Theater Review: ‘Swing State’: Slow-Moving Story with Unsatisfying Climax
CHICAGO, IL—With a title like “Swing State,” one might have reason to think this play, which opened in its world-premiere at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, is about politics. But it’s really not. The play takes place in the summer of 2021 in a cozy corner of rural Wisconsin, which may be why playwright Rebecca…
History Comes Alive With Shen Yun Zuo Pin’s Original Opera ‘The Stratagem’
China has a long and continuous history of 5,000 years. Like the rise and fall of the tide, its dynasties came and went. The thrilling story of one such dynasty—the late Eastern Han dynasty—is now a is a four-act opera “The Stratagem” and is available for viewing on Shen Yun Zuo Pin. This world-class production…
History Comes Alive With Shen Yun’s Original Opera ‘The Stratagem’
China has a long and continuous history of 5,000 years. Like the rise and fall of the tide, its dynasties came and went. The thrilling story of one such dynasty—the late Eastern Han dynasty—is now a is a four-act opera “The Stratagem” and is available for viewing on Shen Yun Creations. This world-class production is…
Theater Review: ‘The Notebook’: Love Over a Lifetime
CHICAGO—Romance is always appealing to young lovers, but when love spans a lifetime, it will appeal to everyone of all ages. Such is the case with “The Notebook,” the gripping, enchanting new musical that opened at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, and is bound for Broadway. The musical, adapted from Nicholas Spark’s 1996 novel, tells…
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