Category: Theater

Three Goodman plays in different ways in the week ahead

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Three Goodman plays in different ways in the week ahead Experience School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls play (starts Friday, at Goodman Theatre), Memories of Overdevelopment (online, on Saturday) Zulema (in Chicago Parks, starting Aug. 5) In an unprecedented opportunity, audiences can experience Goodman Theatre productions in three ways in just one week—one in-person,…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, Theater

Terrence Howard Was the Featured Guest for Conversations with Mark Vargas Event

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 Ray Hanania

Terrence Howard Was the Featured Guest for Conversations with Mark Vargas Event Actor and Entrepreneur Terrence Howard was the featured guest for the second Conversations with Mark Vargas that took place on July 9 at Judson University in Elgin. Judson alumnus Mark Vargas ’04 hosted the discussion with Howard about life, business, and finding inspiration. Before a crowd…

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Summer Theatre in the Quad Cities

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Ray Hanania

Summer Theatre in the Quad Cities Quad Cities Theatre is not to be missed this summer because in-person shows are back. Whether you want a family-friendly afternoon, musical, or an edgy evening, the Quad Cities has it all this summer. Nestled in Prospect Park in Moline, Quad City Music Guild presents “Mamma Mia” on July…

Entertainment, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Goodman Theater announces cast for Shakuntala by Lavina Jadhwani

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Ray Hanania

Goodman Theater announces cast for Shakuntala by Lavina Jadhwani Goodman Theatre announces the cast for the FREE live reading of its newest Future Labs play, SHAKUNTALA by Lavina Jadhwani and directed by Sophiyaa Nayar (see below). The FREE virtual reading of SHAKUNTALA premieres June 26 at 7pm. Registration for this FREE event is required. For more information, visit GoodmanTheatre.org/Shakuntala. The Goodman is grateful for the…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, NewsWire, Theater

Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 Ray Hanania

Paramount Theater resumes live performance August 18, 2021 First live performance will be the performance “Kiny Boots” Nearly 14 months after dimming its lights, Aurora’s Paramount Theatre announced today it plans to welcome audiences back for live performances in August with Chicago’s first regional production of Kinky Boots. “It’s my great pleasure to say: We…

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The Redbox movie experts just released the following insight

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Redbox movie experts just released the following insight Redbox released their list of favorite romantic comedies over the past two decades. Which is your favorite romantic comedy from the 2000s? 1. Sweet Home Alabama 2. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. 50 First Dates 4. Crazy Rich Asians 5. Hitch Which is your favorite romantic comedy from…

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Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casting announced for “Future Labs” reading of Layalina at Goodman Theater Casting announced for the January 30, “Future Labs” reading of Layalina by Martin Yousif Zebari, directed by Azar Kazemi. The Goodman’s first streaming effort of 2021 is near capacity Goodman Theatre announces the full cast for the FREE live reading of Layalina, January 30…

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Review: I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Review: I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce Lenny Bruce may be a name many people today don’t know but they should know him because his critical thinking is still very refreshing and relevant to today’s world. He was a satirist and standup comedian who got into trouble over the use of banned swear…