It was a “horror-ific” night of musical theater… with one of my favorite shows!!! I mean, ‘tis the season for creepy Skid Row, a dismembered dentist & a starving carnivorous plant!!!

A fun evening of musical theater tonight… going “INTO THE WOODS” at The Chopin Theater. It’s a fun show with a lot of words & and lot of rhyming by Stephen Sondheim!!!

The theater is very small… with just two pianos in the middle of the room, surrounded by sofas & upholstered chairs… and padded “ledges” to perch on? yeah, ouch! … while you’re watching this musical in the basement with large posts all around???? No real stage per se… just space around the pianos for the actors to move. Very small. Very close-up. It’s just starting its run at this theater… so grab a seat… or a “ledge” … and you’ll enjoy this small & intimate version of “INTO THE WOODS.”

Last night was another night of theater… and somehow the Cadillac Palace Theater never fails to amaze me. Such beautiful architecture with craftsmanship like they just don’t make anymore!

Last night was a musical evening in Whoville… Cindy Lou Who and the gang at the Cadillac Palace Theater. A fun night getting ready for the holiday season with a stop at Chriskindlmarket beforehand for some sweet treats! Fun times was the Grinch & Max ruin the holidays… but then bring them back bigger & better! As his heart grew three sizes that day!

Another fun night of musical theater tonight at the Mercury Theater.
Typical Mel Brooks humor & timing with some great performances & impressive voices…
even better when “Puttin’ On The Ritz” with a group of friends!!!

One week from tonight… we head INTO THE WOODS.
Can’t wait…

Always a stunning night when you go to the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago. Beautiful architecture, interior design & crazy-cool craftsmanship everywhere you look. And that’s well before you even get to see the talent onstage!!!

Tonight was the first night of LES MISERABLES in Chicago! My all-time favorite musical. Plus, this might just be my favorite production of the show… and I’ve seen it “several” times!!! The cast was amazing… their voices INCREDIBLE… piercing right through bringing on goosebumps… and if I’m being totally honest, little tears on more than a few occasions! It’s only here for three weeks… so get tickets right away if you can… you WON’T be disappointed!!! It’s AMAZING… and you’ll see why it’s my favorite!!!

While I’m sad that Pam’s friend got strep throat at the last minute… but I was more than eager to step-in for an impromptu night of musical theater. Great show, fantastic Bob Fosse stylized choreography & beautiful architecture at another classic Chicago theater … and ALL THAT JAZZ!!!

More beautiful architecture at The CIBC Theater… formerly The Shubert Theater… in downtown Chicago. Not quite as over-the-top as some of the other theaters in town, but still beautiful with its ceiling treatments, corbels & crystal chandeliers.