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UPDATED: Cirque du Spam?
Numerous reports are appearing on Twitter from bloggers claiming to be getting spam comments promoting Cirque du Soleil’s new show, “Banana Shpeel.” Is this part of a green-lit PR campaign that is getting caught, or something conceived by an outside firm without Cirque’s knowledge? Please let me know if you are getting any spam comments... »
Equity Jeff Awards tonight
Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Awards for Equity affiliated productions will be held tonight at the theatre centrally located between of all the eligible theatres, and conveniently near public transportation North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL. Tickets are still available, but only at the door. $65.00 for members of the major theatrical... »
A large-scale test of using the internet for performance
This past Monday, I was privileged to be working part of the national simulstaging of The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, An Epilogue. Over 150 theatres across the US and around the world (in fact, more than were listed on the website) took part in this event, which included many of them starting their... »
Theatre as national advocacy
Tonight at over 150 theatres across the US, and 14 more internationally, The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later. An Epilogue will be presented nearly simultaneously. Many theatres will show a live feed from the Lincoln Center, with Moises Kaufman offering an introduction to the event. Then each of the theatres participating will present their... »
Travel challenge for Chicago tomorrow
Chicagoans: a journey to your theatre may be delayed by many feet. 90,000 of them, in motion. Tomorrow, Sunday, October 11th, is the Chicago Marathon, which winds it way from the Loop up on LaSalle, Sheridan and Cannon Drive just past Diversey on the north side, then back south on Broadway, Clark, and Wells back... »
The reason Chicago lost the Olympic bid?
Might be something in the water… Daley Plaza looks so sad: empty, with the Picasso still stuck with the inflatable medal on her, plus the small “Thank You” banner hung off the Courthouse tower. But across the street, a remaining banner from before the loss still may cheer passerby that don’t have access to the... »
With just under 2 hours to go…
In a bit less than 2 hours, Chicago finds out if it will be getting five rings, or just the finger. But last night in the pouring rain, preparations were being made for the live feed of the final presentations, as well as voting. As was done... »
No sleep till Brooklyn…
…is not what you will find any Chicago theatre saying when they pick out their season. Despite Broadway In Chicago’s attempts to make themselves the head of Chicago theatre, with everyone else merely “Off-Broadway In Chicago,” Chicago theatre is not what you will find in the touring houses here, any more than you would find... »
Off-Topic, Chicago: Neighborhood Nutrition Centers
Many of you may know Les Kniskern from his days as Associate Production Manager at the Goodman Theatre, from his Stage Manager work, or just from him being an all-around good guy. Now, Les is working on a new project designed to help bring healthier food into areas under-served by grocery stores, and frequently... »
Art and life
In the 72 hours between 10pm Thursday (when I got home from a show) and 10pm Sunday (when I expect to get home from a show), I will have spent 35 hours traveling to, traveling from, or being in a theatre. And this is an easy 3 day period compared to many. Some days... »
Hudson & Gaines
