March 2017 – Splash Magazines

Blind Dragon 2.0 – Serving Up a New Fusion and Tiki Inspired Menu

March 29, 2017 Meagan Sargent 0

“Always give people more than what they expect to get,” is the motto slashed across the homepage of The h.wood Group! With the opening of their revamped look including food and beverage menu, The […]

Mother of Smoke Review – Tragedy, Grief, and Not Much Else

March 26, 2017 Jessie Bond 0

Red Tape Theatre and Walkabout Theater Company present Mother of Smoke, a world premiere devised work directed by Walkabout artistic director Thom Pasculli. Combining existing texts with original text, music, and movement, Mother of […]

“Conviction” – In Conversation with Julia Dahl

March 26, 2017 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with the author of one of my all-time favorite series, Julia Dahl, regarding her third novel, Conviction (Minotaur Books, 2017), which comes out on March 28th, […]

Ruskin Group Theatre Begins 2017 Season with Justin Yoffe’s “The Gun” Preview – Powerful Thought Provoking Play

March 22, 2017 Ester Benjamin Shifren 0

Justin Yoffe at the Emmy’s. Photo by Jeanette Yoffe A New Season at Ruskin Group Theatre brings the World Premiere of “The Gun” by Justin Yoffe Always presenting plays that give audiences plenty to […]

The 9th Annual USH Connections Conference – In Conversation with Usher Syndrome Coalition Chairman Mark Dunning

March 22, 2017 Andrew DeCanniere 0

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to once again speak with Mark Dunning, Chair of the Usher Syndrome Coalition. For those of you who may be unfamiliar, it is — as I wrote in […]

“Exile: Kisses on Both Cheeks” at the Braid review – Poignant masterpiece from Jewish Women’s Theatre

March 21, 2017 Ester Benjamin Shifren 0

Although the Spanish Inquisition took place over 700 years ago, the repercussions remain and are the subject of a new salon-style play produced by Jewish Women’s Theatre (JWT), that opened Saturday, March 18 and is […]

10 Out of 12 Review – An Enchanting Immersion into a Technical Rehearsal

March 20, 2017 Jessie Bond 0

In the Midwest premiere of Anne Washburn’s new play, Theater Wit presents 10 Out of 12, directed by Jeremy Wechsler and featuring the voices of Chicago favorites Martha Lavey, John Mahoney, Barbara Robertson, and Peter […]

The Wiz Review – A Classic Tale With a Twist

March 18, 2017 Jessie Bond 0

“Ease on down, ease on down the road.” These are the lyrics and theme at the heart of The Wiz, a beloved musical that offers a uniquely African-American take on America’s favorite fairy tale, The […]

TAPE FACE REVIEW – DELIGHT FOR ALL AGES AT FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS

March 17, 2017 Dianne Davis 0

What do you say about a man who doesn’t have anything to say? You say, hey – you’re funny! Tape Face is delighting Las Vegas audiences of all ages at Bugsy’s Cabaret at the Flamingo. […]

TAO, Beauty & Essex, Avenue, and Luchini LA Grand Opening Review – The Latest Addition to Hollywood Hotspots

March 17, 2017 Meagan Sargent 0

Thursday is apparently the new Friday! Last night TAO opened up its latest hospitality projects in Hollywood with the highly-anticipated openings of TAO Asian Bistro, Beauty & Essex, Avenue and Luchini Pizzeria & Bar on […]