Cyndi Lauper & Harvey Fierstein On Kinky Boots #BroadwayinChicago

Check out ChiIL Live Shows' original HD Video footage from the Kinky Boots press conference.


The Second City's second to none in our hearts.   And at the press conference for Kinky Boots' Pre-Broadway World Premiere, everyone from Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper to the producers and cast all expressed their adoration for The Windy City.


ChiIL Live Shows was elated to be invited to the press conference and we'll be reviewing the show opening night on October 17th.   Preview tickets are available right now!    


We rented the indie film the musical was based on and loved it.   It was right on so many levels.   Check it out locally at Facets Multimedia then book your tickets for the live version.  We can't wait to see the adaptation to stage, and we're so stoke that Chi-Town gets to see it first.


Tickets and further info are available here.





PRE-BROADWAY WORLD PREMIERE!

From Grammy® Award-winning pop icon CYNDI LAUPER and four-time Tony Award® winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN comes the exhilarating new musical KINKY BOOTS, directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner JERRY MITCHELL.




Charlie Price has suddenly inherited his father's shoe factory, which has been in his family for generations but is now on the verge of bankruptcy. In trying to save the business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they try to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair discovers that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible.


Featuring a sensational new score by Cyndi Lauper, knockout dancing, and a spectacularly uplifting story, KINKY BOOTS proves that sometimes, the best way to fit in is to stand out!


Ticket prices are $33 to $100.

Groups of 15+ now on sale! 312-977-1710

KILL DEVIL HILL-ChiIL Live Shows #live pit photos #HD video

 

Kill Devil Hill LIVE at Chicago House of Blues 5/2012--ChiIL Live Shows' Pit Photos


KILL DEVIL HILL the new band featuring acclaimed drummer Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Dio) and bassist Rex Brown, (Pantera, Down) guitar slinger Mark Zavon and lead vocalist Dewey Bragg are currently out on tour in North America in support of their self-titled debut album, which was released earlier this year via Steamhammer/SPV.



Adrenaline Mob & Kill Devil Hill play together at Chicago House of Blues, Mothers' Day 2012




Metal Injection is hosting an exclusive premiere of a mini-documentary produced by ESL Music Group.  The documentary features interviews with all of the members of the band and touches on topics including the origins of the band, the writing and recording process and much more.  Check out the documentary HERE.

 

KILL DEVIL HILL will be offering VIP Packages for all of their upcoming headline dates.  Please keep in mind that the VIP Package is an upgrade and does not include a ticket for the show.

 

 

 The VIP Package includes:
- Early entry into the venue (where permitted)
- Access to attend sound check
- Commemorative Laminate
- Exclusive T Shirt
- Autographed Photo
- Meet & Greet with KILL DEVIL HILL.
- Take a photo with the band (using your own camera), get one personal item signed.






KILL DEVIL HILL will be supporting legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper this November.  This jaunt kicks off November 23rd and runs through November 29th.  More dates may be added, be sure to stay tuned to the official KILL DEVIL HILL website for the latest tour updates.



Check out KILL DEVIL HILL's official video for the song "Strange" HERE.




KILL DEVIL HILL LIVE:  

8/30: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall

8/31: Marlborough, MA @ The Lazy Dog

9/1: Long Island, NY @ Revolution

9/4: Winston, Salem, NC @ Ziggy's

9/5: Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant St.

9/6: Huntington, WV @ Whiskey Rocks

9/7: Lancaster, OH @ Mickey's

9/8: Chesterfield, MI @ New York, New York

9/12: Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's

9/13: Chicago, IL @ Double Door

9/14: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes

9/15: Janesville, WI @ Back Bar



With Alice Cooper: 
11/23: Denver, CO @ The Paramount Theater
11/25: Reno, NV @ The Grand Sierra Theater
11/27: San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield Theater
11/29: Los Angeles, CA @ The Orpheum Theater
11/30: Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl Theater




For more info please visit:
http://www.killdevilhillmusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/killdevilhillmusic
http://www.spv.de 

Mucca Pazza Album Release at Bottom Lounge #original live show photos #original HD videos

Rhythmic, cult-like chanting filled the air at Bottom Lounge on August 18th.   

Moooo ka pa za
Moo KA PA ZA
MUCCA PAZZA
MUCCA PAZZA
MUCCA PAZZA

When we saw multiple members of the crowd sporting cow costumes, we knew it would be a night to remember!

Chi-town's own favorite punk rock marching band rose to the occasion for their raucous, official album release party for Safety Fifth, and did not disappoint.   The full sized marching band in their wabi sabi, mismatched uniforms and their cheerleaders with shredded caution tape pom pons, are our kinda crazy.   They truly shine in live performance and are a spectacle to see.    

Their name may be Italian for mad cow or crazy cow, but we think they're crazy like a fox....crazy talented musicians playing crazy good music...and a crazy fun show.



*worlds collide alert #1:   Dug ran into two sets of friends from the TV production world at the show.   One of those friends is a neighbor to one of the Mucca Pazza pom pon girls, who is also an accomplished local aerialist/acro/circus performer.   She's played Alice in Wonderland and has ties to another of our favs, The Actors Gymnasium.

*worlds collide alert #2:   ChiIL Mama has caught Mucca Pazza's head muckety muck, Mark Messing, for video interviews twice at Chicago Children's Theatre--once in a duo with Brian Selznick, author/illustrator of Hugo Cabret.  (Brian's book was the basis for Oscar Award winning hit movie, Hugo, and The Houdini Box play.) 

The other Mark Messing/ ChiIL Mama interview is in a duo with genius director, David Kersnar, in an amusingly Ernie and Bert-like bed interview on the set of Goodnight Moon!   

Check them both out by clicking the links above. Mark is the mad maestro and musical mastermind behind Mucca Pazza and the scores to numerous musicals and plays including the critically acclaimed Hunchback Variations.

Check back with ChiIL Live Shows like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.   We have loads more HD video clips and live show footage coming soon.   

**Check out our CD review for Safety Fifth and prior photo filled feature from Mucca Pazza at Hideout by clicking here.**

Check out more of our prior Mucca Pazza coverage here.