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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

LINCOLNSHIRE MARRIOTT RESORT CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 5 SHOW THEMED POP-UP EXPERIENCES AT THREE EMBERS RESTAURANT

 LINCOLNSHIRE MARRIOTT RESORT KICKS OFF 50TH ANNIVERSARY, LAUNCHES ROTATING POP-UP EXPERIENCE IN THREE EMBERS RESTAURANT



Celebrating 50 years of Live Theatre, Fine Dining, and Hospitality Excellence in Chicago’s Lake County Since 1975

Three Embers Restaurant will become the site of 5 creative popup experiences themed to each stage production, with specialty crafted cocktails and menus

Marriott Theatre’s design team will create a magical themed environment Starting With Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Feb. 5

I'll be out on February 26th, to experience Joseph’s Dream Grill Presented by Three Embers Restaurant, and then review Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for ChiIL Mama and ChiIL Live Shows. We adore a good show tie-in and can't wait to celebrate Lincolnshire Marriott Resort's 50th anniversary.

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Lake County’s most luxurious resort, officially kicks of its 50th anniversary by debuting an all new, rotating pop-up experience at its signature upscale dining destination, Three Embers Restaurant. This initiative will coincide with the 50th anniversary season at its award-winning Marriott Theatre. Each pop up will be an extension of the current stage production at the theatre, transporting guests to another realm while enjoying a themed food and beverage menu led by the culinary team at Three Embers Restaurant. The pop-up experience will kick off with Joseph’s Dream Grill Presented by Three Embers Restaurant to mirror Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Marriott Theatre, running February 5 through March 30. 

“Ever since March 26th,1975, the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort has been honored to host over 4 million guests, over 3,000 weddings, and play over 1 million games of golf on Crane’s Landing golf course, while the Marriott Theatre has presented over 250 mainstage productions and 100 Theatre for Young Audience productions. We continue to innovate and are elated to share this exciting new popup experience at Three Embers,” said General Manager Brad Lajoie. “This will allow not only our theatre guests to fully immerse themselves in this one-of-a-kind dining experience, but our hotel and local guests from the Lincolnshire area can also enjoy a unique and transformed space.”

Carefully crafted with the help of Marriott Theatre’s set design team alongside events company Ravenswood, Milo Bue Scenic Designs, and designer Anthony Churchill, the new popup experience titled Joseph’s Dream Grill will replicate the world of Joseph with stunning aesthetics bringing the restaurant to amazing technicolor life. Dreamy lanterns and a starlit framed screen will play immersive visuals for guests to dine back in time, with a special photo op for diners to commemorate their experience. Palm trees and brightly adorned fabrics will fill the restaurant, where guests can indulge in a specialty themed menu. Led by Chef de Cuisine Jonathon Silver, featured pre-fixe menu items will include the Nile Red Lentil Soup, with herb oil and micro cilantro; Joseph’s Beef Schwarma, with Roz Bel Shareya, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and tahini; along with a specialty “Fit for a King” raisin cake dessert. The pre-fixe menu will be served alongside Three Ember’s Main Menu that also has Joseph-themed dishes such as the Pharoah’s Memphis Style BBQ pizza and the Wood Fired Shrimp Creole.

The first of 5 popups to take shape this year, Joseph’s Dream Grill will be open five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 5pm-9pm throughout the run of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. To book your reservation at Joseph’s Dream Grill today, please visit www.threeembersrestaurant.com or call 847-634-0100. Follow Lincolnshire Marriott Resort @lshiremarriott on Instagram and @MarriottLincolnshireResort on Facebook to stay on top of all updates.

About Three Embers

Three Embers, the resort’s signature restaurant, celebrates proudly Midwest cuisine with simple, locally grown and sourced, farm-fresh ingredients, while integrating influential flavors from various regions throughout southern Europe. Local diners, hotel guests, and theater-goers can anticipate being welcomed by an intimate and innovative dining atmosphere headlined by a dramatic wood-burning grill placed prominently in the lakeside dining space. Outdoor seating is also available seasonally, on the Lakeside Plaza, with tranquil views overlooking the resort lake. Lead by Executive Chef Everardo Fajardo, Three Embers dishes are driven by passion, authenticity, heritage, and creativity, accompanied by local familiarity and lively flavor profiles to intrigue diners taste buds. And when available, many of Three Embers’ ingredients will be sourced from the resort’s on- site farm, greenhouse and apiary, as well as from local produce, livestock and dairy farms.


About the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort is a welcoming resort in Illinois’ Lake County area for business retreats, family vacations, and romantic weekends. Just a short drive from downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport, the hotel features 390 guest rooms and suites as well as two unique restaurants – Three Embers and Wright’s Brew and Bistro, along with The Brew Lobby Bar and Starbucks, as well as a luxurious day spa, Life Salon and Spa. In addition to its 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the resort is also home to the highly acclaimed Marriott Theatre, which has been performing some of the region’s best live musical theatre for 50 years. Guests seeking recreation options have access to the resort’s public Ralph-Fazio designed PGA golf course Crane’s Landing, tennis center, and two pools. In addition, the Des Plaines River Trail runs alongside the resort, extending 37 miles to Wisconsin, making it an ideal setting for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Marriott Theatre Kicks off Spectacular 50th Anniversary Season with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat February 5 Through March 30, 2025

ChiIL Live Shows On Our Radar

 Marriott Theatre

Presents

The Irresistible Family Musical



Peter Blair, Executive Producer

Peter Marston Sullivan, Artistic Director

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, officially kicks off its spectacular 50th Anniversary Season with one of the most enduring and beloved musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, previewing on Wednesday, February 5, opening on Wednesday, February 12 at 7pm and running through March 30. Directed and choreographed by Jeff Award nominee Amber Mak (Marriott Theatre: Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story; Paramount: The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast), this vibrant reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the iconic coat of many colors is set to captivate audiences of all ages. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved score is packed with pop and musical theatre classics, including “Any Dream Will Do,” “Close Every Door,” “There’s One More Angel in Heaven” and “Go, Go, Go Joseph.”

I'll be out to review for ChiIL Live Show at the press opening, February 26th, so check back soon for my full review.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be helming and collaborating with the Marriott team on this fresh interpretation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for their 50th Anniversary Season,” said director Amber Mak. “This production aims to be a joyous celebration of the power of storytelling as we explore this infectious score and story through the boundless imagination of a child's perspective. Joseph is a musical that has captivated audiences worldwide and I can't wait to share this vibrant new production and all-star cast of talent with the Marriott audience."

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat stars Devin DeSantis as “Joseph” (Marriott Theatre: Honeymoon in Vegas, Godspell; MUNY: Waitress; Goodman Theatre: Matchbox Magic Flute); Kaitlyn Davis as “Narrator” (Marriott/National: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Jeff Award); National: The Phantom of the Opera);  Lorenzo Rush Jr. as “Pharaoh” (Marriott Theatre: A Christmas Story, The Wizard of Oz, Holiday Inn; 3 Time Jeff Award Winner); and George Keating (Marriott Theatre: Hello, Dolly!, The Producers, Guys & Dolls) with Lillian Castillo, Avelyn Lena Choi, Sophie Liu David, Christopher Kale Jones, Kayla Kennedy, Ron King, Michael Earvin Martin, Teah Kiang Mirabelli, Leah Morrow, Justin Payton Nelson, Juwon Tyrel Perry, Tommy Rivera-Vega, Maxel Schingen, Lena Soszynski,  Elizabeth Telford, Amanda Walker, J Tyler Whitmer,  Margot Frank, Kevin Kuska, Jordan Radis, and Savannah Sinclair.

The artistic team features Associate Director Elizabeth Romero, Associate Choreographer Nich O’Neil, Scenic Designer Jeff Kmiec, Costume Designer Theresa Ham, Wig Designer Miguel Armstrong, Lighting Designer Jesse Klug, Sound Designer Michael Daly, Props Designer Sally Zack, Stage Manager Colt Luedtke and Conductor Rick Bertone.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – featuring NEW WEEKNIGHT PERFORMANCE TIMES is scheduled to run Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., with select Thursday 1:00 p.m. shows. Call for group, dinner-theatre, student, senior, and military discounts. To make a restaurant reservation, please call 847.634.0100. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets or become a Marriott Theatre subscriber during the 50th Anniversary season, please call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or go to www.tickets.marriotttheatre.com. Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for more information.

Monday, December 3, 2018

5 December Productions For The Naughty and Nice

Floral Shakespearian, Queer Cheer, Stripping Steelworkers, a Classic Carol Crooner, and Family Betrayals of Biblical Proportions

Chicago's theatre scene is ramping up for the holidays in a big way. Whether you're jazzed for the season and ready to embrace everything holly jolly, or you're looking for an escape from deck the halls hell, here are two Christmas themed shows and three that aren't. Perfect for clutter busting gift ideas, or a great distraction for entertaining visiting family and friends, there's a little something for everyone on this list. 

BARNEY THE ELF
Pride Films and Plays
The Broadway, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway
December 14, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Book and Lyrics by Bryan Renaud and Emily Schmidt
Directed by Michael D. Graham

We caught this irreverent gem last year. It's sweet, funny and LGBTQ positive. Read our review HERE. 

For its fourth annual Chicago production, Chicago drag queen sensation Dixie Lynn Cartwright again takes the lead of this cheeky musical twist on the modern holiday fave about "embracing your inner elf." After Santa Claus retires, his wicked son begins a not-so-jolly reign as the new head of Christmas. The North Pole begins to crumble under his tyrannical rule, and Barney the Elf is forced to leave his home. Soon he embarks on a fabulous journey of self-discovery (or is it elf-discovery?) that lands him in one of Chicago's hottest drag bars. But can he truly leave Christmas behind for a new life in the big city? BARNEY THE ELF brings choreographed musical numbers galore and plenty of queer holiday cheer to the Pride Arts Center for the first time, in a new staging by Michael D. Graham.


Dixie Lynn Cartwright (center) as Zooey. Photo by Carin Silkaitis. 

AN UNFORGETTABLE NAT KING COLE CHRISTMAS
 STARRING EVAN TYRONE MARTIN
Michael Ingersoll’s Artists Lounge Live
Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire
Tuesday, December 18, 3:00pm and 7:30pm.

If Christmas Carols are your jam, or you're looking for something to appeal to the parents or more traditional family and friends on your gift list, check out Evan Tyrone Martin singing Nat King Cole favorites for 2 shows, one night only.

Chicago musical theatre sensation Evan Tyrone Martin (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, SIDE SHOW, OKLAHOMA!) warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of musical legend Nat King Cole. Chicago Tribune calls the Award-nominated Martin “Destined for Stardom: One of the Hot New Faces of Chicago Theatre,” Chicago Sun-Times raves, "Evan Tyrone Martin is a golden-voiced actor of sweetness and grace,” and BCR News praises, "Martin's vocal ease would have done Nat King Cole proud." Martin intimately relates Cole’s personal journey, while presenting a festive cocktail of hit including “L-O-V-E,” “Mona Lisa,” “The Christmas Song,” and “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.”




JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
CITADEL THEATRE, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
Through Sunday, December 23, 2018

This is a great bet for the keeping Christ in Christmas crew. In a season full of over tellings of Jesus' birth stories, Citadel's taking the way back machine to the good book, with plenty of song and dance moves to keep things interesting. 

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Book and Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Robert D. Estrin
Ryan Brewster, Musical Director
Jake Ganzer, Choreographer

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son! One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.


Pictured above: Jacob Barton is fitted for his "Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." 

TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL
MIDSOMMER FLIGHT
at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive
Through Sunday, December 16


By William Shakespeare
Directed by Ian Damont Martin
Original Music by Elizabeth Rentfro and Alex Mauney

If all this early winter darkness and cold has you S.A.D. then this is the perfect remedy. Midsommer Flight’s show is IN the Lincoln Park Conservatory where there's plenty of light, green space, extra oxygen and Shakespearian theatre too. It's an excellent way to battle the seasonal blues. And if the holidays have your wallet a bit thin, the “pay-what-you-can” price point leaves no excuse. Big fun with or without funds!

One of the hottest tickets of past holiday seasons - Midsommer Flight’s “pay-what-you-can” production of TWELFTH NIGHT, performed in the beautiful Show House Room of the Lincoln Park Conservatory - will return for its fourth year on November 29, 2018. Shakespeare’s delightful comedy of mistaken identity and gender switching has a strictly limited seating among the lush flowers of the Show House Room. The production is part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s “Night Out in the Parks” initiative that provides world-class performances in Chicago's neighborhood parks throughout the year.
 
Pictured above: Amanda Forman (left) and Tarina Bradshaw.(right) Photo by Zack Whittington. 

THE FULL MONTY
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, 721 Howard St., Evanston
December 7, 2018 – January 27, 2019

Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek, Book by Terrence McNally, based on the motion picture released by Fox Searchlight Pictures and written by Simon Beaufoy, produced by Uberto Pasolini and directed by Peter Cattaneo
Directed by Fred Anzevino
Music Directed by Jeremy Ramey
Choreography by Sawyer Smith


THE FULL MONTY is more "birthday suit" than santa suit, and sounds like a fun escape from too much saccharine sweet holiday drivelTHE FULL MONTY will be Theo Ubique's first production in their new home at 721 Howard St. in Evanston.

Based on the cult hit film of the same name, THE FULL MONTY follows a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo who while spying on their wives at a "Girls' Night Out," see how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a bold and unclothed way to make some quick cash. In preparing, they find themselves extremely exposed; not merely physically but emotionally. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness and prejudices, the men come to discover that they're stronger as a group, and the strength that they find in each other gives them the individual courage to "let it go."





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