[ad_1] The new musical “The Notebook,” based on Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel and the 2004 hit film, hits Broadway next spring, producer Kevin McCullom announced Thursday in New York. The show, featuring the book by Bekah Brunstetter and music by Ingrid Michaelson, premiered last October at The Yard at Chicago …
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[ad_1] Lollapalooza concert goers are expected to fill downtown hotels this weekend, and a busy summer fueled by a string of Soldier Field concerts closes the tourist season. Taylor Swift as well as mega-events like Beyoncé and NASCAR Chicago Street Racing. However, hoteliers still trying to survive the COVID-19 crisis …
Read More »This movie critic set out to look for the biggest, best way to see ‘Oppenheimer’. Here’s what I found.
[ad_1] My travels have taken me to the Music Box Theater in Chicago, the Emagine Batavia “Super EMX” and a real IMAX screen in Indianapolis. The last two times. [ad_2]
Read More »Hollywood spends. Where is the money going?
[ad_1] Streaming platforms are spending more on television programming than at any time in history. Still, like Hollywood actors And writers The strikes made it clear that the money wasn’t going to most of the ordinary people who made these TV shows. so where is it is is money going? …
Read More »Top 10 tips for attending Lollapalooza 2023
[ad_1] Music fans, get ready, Lollapalooza starts when the doors open at 11:00 on Thursday (and every day). Here are our tips to help you prepare: 1. Make a travel plan, then back it up. With crowds, unpredictable weather and traffic, even the best travel preparation can find a way …
Read More »Taste of Chicago 2023 food and music roster announced
[ad_1] Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced on Wednesday most of the food and music programming for the Taste of Chicago in September at Grant Park. The three-day event will take place from Friday, September 8, through Sunday, September 10, near the Buckingham …
Read More »Intimate “Marie and Rosetta” at the Northlight Theater
[ad_1] From “Tina – Tina Turner Musical” with “Personality: Lloyd Price MusicalChicago audiences had several opportunities this year to explore the stories of the Black pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll. “Marie and Rosetta,” currently playing at the Northlight Theatre, harks back to the 1940s, when gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, …
Read More »Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss the resumption of negotiations
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — Union leaders told the striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives of the studios to discuss the resumption of negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike began three months ago. The Writers Guild of America …
Read More »In defense of background TV
[ad_1] Almost half of the top 10 most-watched programs at the end of June were “library” programs. That is, shows that originated elsewhere (usually traditional TV) and are now licensed by a streaming platform. This popular TV series in june “Suits” were “SWAT”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “NCIS”. Oriana Schwindt, who …
Read More »Chicago’s ‘Oppenheimer’ ties: From a family letter to the Doomsday Clock, the legacy of the Manhattan Project director grows here.
[ad_1] From a family letter to the Doomsday Clock, the Manhattan Project director’s legacy grows here. [ad_2]
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