BWW Preview: SCORPION, Katherine McPhee Bring Sting to CBSSeptember 15, 2014CBS's new primetime show, SCORPION, is a fast-paced procedural drama based on the true-life story of super genius Walter O'Brien (played by Elyse Gabel, previously seen on GAME OF THRONES) and his band of insanely smart, yet incredibly misfit team of geniuses.
BWW Recap: HOH Competition Gets SlipperyAugust 29, 2014It didn't take long once Nicole reentered the game for her to become the target again in the “Big Brother” house. Donny who has practically been on the block all summer realized his only hope was relying on “Team America” to save him even though that alliance seems to have gone down the drain as well.
BWW Recap: A Shake Up In the BB16 House!August 22, 2014It was a big night in the 'Big Brother' house as one houseguest was sent packing, one houseguest returned to the game, and a Julie Chen got iced! Let's get started shall we?
BWW Recap: BIG BROTHER Evicts Another House GuestAugust 14, 2014Can we just start this recap by establishing that Julie Chen looked great in that red dress? Then again, doesn't she always look good? I guess that's how it works when you're married to one of the bosses of CBS. Moving along now, last week it was a double eviction week (Jacosta and Hayden were both sent packing) and ever since then the house seems to be in shambles. With everyone starting to turn on each other I don't think there's a single person who feels safe.
Penfold Theatre Company to Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, 12/5-22November 4, 2013Back by popular demand, the show draws audience members back in time to 1946 as members of the KPNF radio station are assembling for a live radio performance of It's a Wonderful Life. Through dozens of characterizations and live foley sound effects, five talented actors tell the entire story, putting an imaginative twist on a cherished holiday tradition. Guests of all ages will fall in love with George Bailey and his timeless tale of despair, redemption and hope all over again.
24-Hour Digital Telethon COMEDY GIVES BACK Set for 11/6October 16, 2013Comedy Gives Back, a 24 hour international digital telethon takes place on Wednesday, November 6th with shows originating from New York City, Los Angeles, London and Sydney, Australia. The whole event will be streamed live to audiences around the world and across all internet-connected devices by way of Dailymotion.com, the leading global video destination.
Filter Theatre to Present TWELFTH NIGHT, 11/5-11/9October 16, 2013Olivia's melancholic, puritanical household clashes head on with Sir Toby's insatiable appetite for drunken debauchery. Orsino's relentless pursuit of Olivia and Malvolio's extraordinary transformation typify the madness of love in Illyria: land of make-believe and illusion.
D.L. Hughley, Loni Love, & More To Appear at Up Comedy Club at Second CityOctober 1, 2013UP Comedy Club is known for bringing the best stand-up comedy talent in the country to Chicago. The remainder of this fall's line-up features many of the best known names in comedy today, including Ian Bagg, Maz Jobrani, D.L. Hughley, Christopher Titus, Todd Barry, Kyle Kinane and Loni Love. Each show includes a feature stand-up comic and a local emcee that hosts the evening. In addition to this all-star line-up, UP Comedy Club also presents Porchlight Music Theatre's BEST MUSICAL! A Completely Improvised Musical Comedy, running October 2 - November 6, 2013.
Negroni's Trio Receive Latin Grammy Award NominationOctober 1, 2013The latest release, On The Way, from Negroni's Trio, the distinctive unit featuring the father/son team of multitalented Puerto Rican pianist/composer Jose Negroni and his son, the powerful gifted young drummer Nomar Negroni, celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Miami based ensemble that continues to garner international acclaim in jazz and world music circles. Jose Negroni, established the band in 2002 as a vehicle for his unique artistic vision, combining elements of jazz, AfroCaribbean and European classical musics. Utilizing the potent polyrhythmic sensibilities of Berklee educated Nomar Negroni, nominated in 2008 as Best Drummer of the Year by The Latin Jazz Corner, the group realizes a visionary music that is greater than the sum of its individual parts.
Drummer Ronnie Burrage Honored By University City High SchoolSeptember 23, 2013University City native Ronnie Burrage is a renowned musician, drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator who has toured the world, performing and recording with jazz greats including Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, the Marsalis Brothers, and a plethora of Jazz innovators.