Lifeline Theatre presents the World Premiere of MISS HOLMES. The twists start immediately in this gender-bender whodunit. The legendary Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are women. Playwright Christopher M. Walsh (no relation) pens an intriguing tale of murder. The mystery unravels as barely discernible clues are discovered by the dynamic duo. Walsh’s detective story is smart, ...
EXTENDED Thru Dec 3 “In The Heights” (Porchlight Music Theatre): Community Anchored in Heart and Humor!
Porchlight Music Theatre presents the multi-Tony Award-winning IN THE HEIGHTS. Community! This community is bursting with the loving ties of people joined together by their similarities as well as their differences. From the moment I sat down, I saw the community in the detailed streetscape by Scenic Designer Greg Pinsoneault. The two-level multiple-building structure showcases the struggling ...
Day 4 Vancouver: Walk over Canada
We started the day in our wharf hood, Steveston, by visiting the fishing canary museum. The tour took us along the entire process from boat to can. The fish production in the early 1900s sounded gross and intense. These hard-working laborers worked to get the fish into cans before it spoiled. They were paid horribly ...
Day 3 Vancouver: Sidetrip to Whistler
Our plan was to zipline today in Whistler. It's home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Also, it is was a venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Between a late start and a five hour-ish round-trip, we didn't get to zipline. That bummer was balanced out by the incredible ...
Day 2 Vancouver: Going to Extremes
Today, we went to the extreme for Abby's birthday. First, we went to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It's this 460 foot bridge that is 230 feet above the Capilano River. The bridge sways back and forth as people come and go. I white knuckled it the entire way... both times. On the other side of ...
Day 1 Vancouver: Cool, Clean, Lovely
After a direct 4 hour and 12 minute flight from Chicago to Vancouver, we (sister Jenny, niece Abby, and Abby's boyfriend Lucas) landed in a country where the place and the people are cool, clean and lovely. We are staying in a 5 bedroom house in Richmond, a suburb of Vancouver. Our landlord met us ...
Review KINKY BOOTS (Broadway in Chicago): A Powerhouse Showstopper
Reviewed by Jennifer Benoit-Bryan This musical has all the essential elements: fabulous acting, songs that get stuck in your head, and choreography that looks effortless – all tied up together with a heartwarming story. I had high expectations given the many accolades that this musical has received including six Tony awards in 2013 and the Grammy ...
Review 1776 (E.D.G.E. Theatre): Our Humorous and Heartfelt Origin Story
E.D.G.E. Theatre presents the musical 1776. Hillary vs Trump in 2016. John Adams vs the Congressional Congress in 1776. E.D.G.E.’s timing is remarkable. As we are experiencing the country being torn apart, 1776 takes us back to our origin story of making America great... for the first time. In the theatrical tale, politicians are fighting over ...
Review “Distance” (Strawdog Theatre): Poignant, Funny, Inspiring!
Strawdog Theatre presents the World Premiere of DISTANCE. At the core of Playwright Jerre Dye’s new story is a woman dealing with Alzheimer. Janice O’Neill’s (Irene) struggle to be present is palpable. She vacantly holds a lightbulb. She frets over missing a train. She demands to be heard, to be seen, to be understood. O’Neill impressively ...
Review “Sister Cities” (Chimera Ensemble): Interesting Premise
Chimera Ensemble presents the Chicago Premiere of SISTER CITIES. Collette Freedman’s play was the hit of the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It has received international acclaim in productions around the world. A film version is currently in post-production. “Four estranged sisters, as different as the cities they are named after, face their mother’s recent and sudden ...