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A Legend! Celine Dion at the United Center (December 1, 2019)

A Legend! @celinedion at the @UnitedCenter (December 1, 2019)

“I was locked up in the Nevada desert for 10 years!” exclaims Celine Dion. “But, I escaped!” She is of course referring to her Las Vegas residency in which she did 1,141 shows. During this time, she honed and crafted her live performances into a big spectacle. The show has that big Las Vegas feel. This is a precursor of sorts as PlaylistHQ is heading to Las Vegas to review shows in late January.…

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Wacky and Funny! Eclipse Theatre Company Presents Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them at Athenaeum Theatre (Through December 15, 2019)

Felicity wakes up in a strange bed next to a man she doesn’t recognize. She attempts to sneak out, but he awakens before she can leave. He explains to her that she was really drunk last night and that they got married! After getting to know him a bit, she gets really worried that she has married a terrorist! Her father thinks so also and is determined to stop his next attack with the help of his…

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playlisthq · 5 years

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Epic! Don't Miss! The First Deep Breath at Victory Gardens (Through December 22, 2019)

Epic! Don't Miss! The First Deep Breath at @VictoryGardens (Through December 22, 2019)

The father is a preacher who rarely demonstrates love toward his children. The children are hungry for his affection and therefore hide their secrets as they also fear his disapproval. The drama and tension escalate up to Thanksgiving dinner when the shit hits the fan.

The cast is truly fantastic. Each character has their defining…

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Excellent! Lindiwe featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Steppenwolf (Through January 5, 2020)

Lindiwe is a young woman from South Africa is visiting Chicago. She finds her way to Kingston Mines and she is moved by the music, and even more so by the drummer. They spend all their time together for the rest of her trip. Soon afterwards, she returns to Chicago and again they strong connect. However, she longs to return home to continue her singing career. He wants to stay in Chicago to…

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Exceptional Value! Augustana at Subterranean (November 19, 2019)

Exceptional Value! Augustana (@danlayus) at Subterranean (@subtchicago) (November 19, 2019)

Augustana’s self titled album (2011) and their debut, All the Stars and Boulevards (2005) hit #1 on the Billboards chard for Top Independent Albums. Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt (2008) hit #2. The single from 2005, “Boston”, hit #10 on the Adult Top 40.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2WZyfujzMweFLnozyUJBkW?si=JygNbIBtRS-B2FVeRSExZQ

Tonight, they take the stage and get right into playing. The lead…

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Nonstop Hilarious! Do You Believe in Madness? at The Second City (Open Run)

Nonstop Hilarious! Do You Believe in Madness? at @TheSecondCity (Open Run)

A group of students is about to take a test. One of the students, Mary, asks to use the restroom. While she is out of the room, each of the students gets a suggestion from the audience. Tonight’s answers are Portland Seadogs, Country Road, It, and Barack Obama. After Mary returns, the test begins. Mary doesn’t know the answers, so she asks the other students for help. Then, one by one, they act…

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Wide Variety! Dance Chicago's 25th Anniversary Party at Athenaeum Theatre (November 16, 2019)

Wide Variety! @DanceChicago's 25th Anniversary Party at @AthenaeumTheatr (November 16, 2019)

Dance Chicago has put together a night of a vast variety of dances. Between each dance, everyone is pulling out their flashlights on their phones to read who is on next. They should have a screen on stage that displays the next performer or have an announcer / host.

Here are some of the highlights:

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It’s about the journey

Choreographer: VioLa Elkins / Tarik Hasan (freestyle)

T…

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Exciting! The Path at Puzzle Effect in Phoenix (November 13, 2019)

You and your fellow explorers have entered an ancient temple. You must complete the challenges before the ancient evil consumes the earth.

This room is very unique in that it doesn’t use traditional locks. Instead, everything is controlled by weights and magnets. When you successfully solve a puzzle, you’ll often hear something…

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California Reggae Rock! Through the Roots at Last Exit Live in Phoenix (November 10, 2019)

On a warm night in Phoenix, locals are looking to let loose. Through the Roots is here to bring a little Southern California to the crowd. Listening to their set transports you to a warm and sunny beach in San Diego. You can feel the sand between the toes as you admire the backdrop of colorful lights the color of a sunset. As they play “Weekend”, the audience happily dances along. “’Cause…

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Vibrant! San Fermin at Valley Bar in Phoenix (November 10, 2019)

Vibrant! @sanferminband at Valley Bar (November 10, 2019)

Finding the Valley Bar is a bit of a challenge. When you arrive via Google Maps, there is nothing there but a dark alley. You nervously head down the alley and then find around the corner there is a very small red neon sign that states “Valley Bar.” After showing your ID to bartender, even if you are in your 50’s, you head down the stairs into the basement of a building. The concert takes places…

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Powerful! First Floor Theatre Presents Sugar In Our Wounds at The Den Theatre (Through November 23, 2019)

Powerful! @FirstFloorTweet Presents Sugar In Our Wounds at @TheDenTheatre (Through November 23, 2019) #SugarFFT

It is the middle of the civil war. A group of slaves are living in the deep south. One of the men is secretly being taught to read by the master’s daughter, who wishes to become a teacher. This is the only nice thing that she does. He reads about the possibility of all the slaves being freed. An unexpected newcomer arrives and a love story forms in this most unlikely situation.

This play truly…

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First Chicago Show! Angie McMahon opening for Hozier at The Chicago Theatre (November 3, 2019)

First Chicago Show! @angie_mcmahon opening for @Hozier at The @ChicagoTheatre (November 3, 2019)

This is Angie McMahon’s first show in Chicago. Talk about starting at the top! She is also playing solo tonight without her band. After introducing herself, she says she is now going to play some sad songs. She plays beautifully and her voice is fantastic as well. The audience is incredibly encouraging and gives her a giant round of applause after each song.

https://open.spotify.com/track/5Nuf5uE…

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Exciting! The Effect at Strawdog Theatre (Through November 23, 2019)

Exciting! The Effect at @StrawdogTheatre (Through November 23, 2019)

A man and a woman have signed up for a clinical drug trial for an antidepressant. They are given drugs that raise their dopamine levels which satisfies their natural reward systems. This leads to them feeling very attracted to each other and to fall in love. The doctors are wondering if this is strictly an effect of the drug or if it is just the result of them being in the long trial together.…

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Beautiful Music! Ray LaMontagne and Kacy & Clayton at The Chicago Theatre (October 25, 2019)

Ray LaMontagne takes the stage at The Chicago Theatre with Carl Broemel, a guitarist from My Morning Jacket. They begin with “Be Here Now”. Ray’s fantastic voice along with their great guitar synergy makes for a beautiful sound.

https://open.spotify.com/track/7fMYBrlKl9mkcMTUGT4j6l?si=A4rHtN8xSYGDd7wYpnvacA

Soon afterwards, they play “Beg Steal or Borrow”. This is one of his more upbeat songs.…

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Polygamy Explored: Silk Road Rising Presents Twice, Thrice, Frice … at The Chicago Temple (Through November 10, 2019)

Three Muslim women are discussing polygamy. One of the women is married and is strongly opposed to the idea. The other two are more religious and support the idea. When one of their husbands marries a second wife, these beliefs are strongly challenged and their friendships are put to the test.

The play is presented as a comedy, but…

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Impressive: The Joffrey Ballet Presents Jane Eyre at the Auditorium Theatre (Through October 27, 2019)

Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Bronte. It was first published in 1847. Cathy Marston adapted the story into a ballet in 2016 for Northern Ballet in Doncaster, England. It’s North American premiere was in New York in June 2019 by the American Ballet Theatre. And now, in October of 2019, it premieres in Chicago.

In the story,…

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1950's Feel: Porchlight Music Theatre Presents Sunset Boulevard at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts (Through December 8, 2019)

1950's Feel: @PorchlightMT Presents Sunset Boulevard at the @RuthPageCenter (Through December 8, 2019)

In 1950, Sunset Boulevard was released as a film, directed by Billy Wilder. On July 12th, 1993, the musical version premiered in London starring Patti LuPone. Just five months later, it opened in Los Angeles starring Glenn Close. In 2017, Close reprised her role in London and on Broadway. Now, Porchlight Music Theatre opens their version in October of 2019.

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