Review: Simply put, Handspring’s ‘Life and Times of Michael Kay’ elevates the puppetry art form

Review: Simply put, Handspring's 'Life and Times of Michael Kay' elevates the puppetry art form

Mention Cape Town, South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Theater to any knowledgeable puppeteer and eyes will always widen with admiration. The 44-year-old company, Britain’s National Theater collaborator on the beloved play “War Horse” and creators of the puppetry Little Amal, seen in Chicago in 2023, has always been described as one of the best in the … Read more

Column: Did the Oscars issue an executive order in support of ‘Emilia Perez’?

Column: Did the Oscars issue an executive order in support of 'Emilia Perez'?

Have the Oscar nominations ever mattered less than on a Thursday morning, with Los Angeles distracted and thrashed by so many? Wildfire. Withheld federal aid to California. A self-candibling film industry in crisis. But L.A. has also shown us a city that cares about its endlessly different types of neighbors. It’s inspiring even in the … Read more

People are hawying the ticket-loaded phones for thousands of people on eBay, Facebook

People are hawying the ticket-loaded phones for thousands of people on eBay, Facebook

People are listing the phone preloaded with Tikok for thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online storefronts – although it is not clear whether there are many buyers at those prices. The ticket was unavailable to American users in the weekend weekend, but whoever had downloaded before Sunday is capable of using … Read more

What to do in Chicago: ‘Disney on Ice,’ Mechel Ndegeocello and movie trivia at the Music Box

What to do in Chicago: 'Disney on Ice,' Mechel Ndegeocello and movie trivia at the Music Box

“The Magic City”: Crazy parents, take note: Manuel Cinema is treating kids to a spellbinding brand of entertainment with this adaptation of Edith Nesbit’s 1910 novel. Combining techniques such as puppetry, music and film, this production brings to life the story of Philomena and her miniature town made of books, toys and household objects. It’s … Read more

‘I’m Still Here’ Review: Lives and Disappearances Under a Brutal Regime Inform This Oscar-Nominated Brazilian Drama

'I'm Still Here' Review: Lives and Disappearances Under a Brutal Regime Inform This Oscar-Nominated Brazilian Drama

When we meet the Paiva family in “I’m Still Here,” now in limited release and a compelling reason to leave your sofa for a few hours, they’re living in a state of uncertain bliss, in a country Which recently took a brutal turn into military dictatorship. It is 1970 in Brazil. The Pavazes – mother, … Read more

Sondhaim and 18th century comedy to gospel, Jazz and Orchestra Music, North Central Spring Season includes all base

Sondhaim and 18th century comedy to gospel, Jazz and Orchestra Music, North Central Spring Season includes all base

Students perform in drama and music as well as an annual crowd-pleasing event for children with special requirements-Spring at North Central College in Naparville is one of the main attractions of the 2025 season. “The 39 Steps” will be staged in February, followed by “killers” in March and “The Serpent Lady” in April. All are … Read more

In a first-time move under a new zoning provision, the developer will make a final effort to gain approval for Lincoln Park Towers

In a first-time move under a new zoning provision, the developer will make a final effort to gain approval for Lincoln Park Towers

Sterling Bay, the developer behind dozens of projects in Chicago, launched a last-ditch effort earlier this month to secure City Council approval for a pair of apartment towers on the western edge of Lincoln Park, all the way around an alderman. And attempted an end-run. Project. The company plans to try to bypass ALD. Scott … Read more