Chicago Tribune ‘Happy Hamilton Day!’ Stage musical fans and others reminisce, debate treatment of slavery Chicago Tribune - ANOUSHA SAKOUI, Los Angeles TimesFans of the original Tony-sweeping Broadway show “Hamilton” took to social media to reminisce and celebrate the release of a new film version on Walt Disney’s nascent streaming service, just in time for
Chicago Tribune David Zak resigns as executive director of Pride Films and Plays Chicago Tribune - Chris JonesDavid Zak, a fixture in the Off-Loop Chicago theater for some 30 years and a pioneer in the city’s gay theater scene, resigned Friday from his position as executive director at Pride Films and Plays, company
Chicago Tribune Bringing ‘Hamilton’ to Disney Plus: Filming is easy, editing’s harder Chicago Tribune - Ashley Lee, Los Angeles TimesWhen Lin-Manuel Miranda starred in “Hamilton,” his onstage entrance was regularly met with applause. The cheering and clapping was so long and loud that it drowned out most of his opening notes. “It’s
Chicago Tribune ‘Statesville Voices’ goes ahead with virtual Goodman premiere Friday Chicago Tribune - Doug GeorgeThe Goodman Theatre series “Statesville Voices,” shut down in April, is back with three online performances July 3. The virtual premiere will feature three new short plays, all written by inmates at Stateville
Chicago Tribune Zanies comedy clubs are reopening in Chicago, Rosemont Chicago Tribune - Doug GeorgeCall this a COVID-19 era first for comedy in Chicago. The two remaining Chicago-area Zanies comedy clubs have announced they will reopen in July — the downtown Zanies (1548 N. Wells St.; 312-337-4027)
