It's finally opening week in Chi-Town for the most hotly anticipated Broadway Show of the year. The Book of Mormon is here! Tickets are sold out through March 3rd, but there are still tickets available after that. Give the holiday gift of anticipation, laughter, and great memories.
And you thought South Park was funny....
The Book of Mormon, written by the creators of South Park, is Broadway's smash hit. Check out The Book of Mormon in a city near you as the national tour is going on now. Click here for full tour dates, tickets, and show info.
Nine 2011 Tony Awards® say it's the Best Musical of the Year.
Vogue says, "It's the best musical of the last 25 years."
AndThe New York Times says, "It's the best musical of this century."
It's THE BOOK OF MORMON, the Broadway phenomenon fromSouth Parkcreators Trey Parker and Matt Stone andAvenue Qco-creator Robert Lopez.The Daily Show's Jon Stewart calls it "A crowning achievement. So good, it makes me angry." Contains explicit language. Note: Tickets may not be resold in any way. Tickets may not be transferred or distributed to any person or entity for sale. For further information, please see theBroadway In Chicago Ticketing Policy. Ticket prices are $45 to $115.Have you got yours yet?!
The Book of Mormon
Theatre : Bank of America Theatre, Chicago Illinois Dates : Begins December 11, 2012 Running time: Two hours, 30 minutes with one intermission
ChiILpicks Theatre tickets are a great clutter busting idea for the holidays and multigenerational fun! Did you catch the War Horse movie? Now all the excitement and action is LIVE on stage in a Broadway in Chicago extravaganza, opening December 18th at the gorgeous, ornate Cadillac Palace! The production is just in town through January 5th so book your tickets now. The time frame is perfect for gifting and for making memories with visiting relatives. War Horse
Theatre : Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago Illinois Dates : December 18, 2012 - January 05, 2013 Running time: Two hours, 45 minutes with one intermission
A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship.
England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness that is currently playing to packed houses in London, New York and Toronto. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride. warhorseonstage.com Ticket prices are $30 to $105. Groups of 15+ now on sale: 312-977-1710
We can not wait for opening night tonight! What says the holidays like the story of The Grinch?! I've adored the books and the animated TV special since my own childhood, and my children have grown up loving the story as well. Now tonight we'll get to see The Grinch Broadway style in a full blown, live, musical extravaganza! We'll have a full review for you soon. Get your tickets today, for this limited run.
ChiIL Mama and the kids got in on the opening night action at Potted Potter and we all loved it! I honestly can't remember the last time an audience full of adults and kids all laughed so hard. This low tech, old school show is brilliant sketch comedy, and supreme silliness coupled with over the top talent. Dan and Jeff are two funny guys. This show has been extended by popular demand so you have until January 6th to see these brilliantly beguiling Brits before they leave Chi-town.
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Critic's Pick by the New York Times, New York Magazine and Time Out
London, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience — A Parody by
Dan and Jeff, won the prestigious 2012 Olivier Award nomination for Best
Entertainment & Family Show; playing to sold-out houses worldwide.
Written and performed by former BBC Television hosts Daniel Clarkson and
Jefferson Turner, the play takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing, or "potting", all seven Harry Potter books into 70 madcap
minutes, aided only by multiple costume changes, brilliant songs,
ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. The show also
invites audiences to engage with a real life game of Quidditch, but
according to Clarkson and Turner's unique set of rules.
Whether
you camped outside a bookstore for three days awaiting the release of
the Deathly Hallows or you don't know the difference between a horcrux
and a Hufflepuff, the comedy, magic and mayhem of POTTED POTTER makes
for an entertaining and hilarious visit to the theatre. The fast-paced
show, which has made audiences aged six to Dumbledore (who is very old
indeed) roar with laughter all over the world, is perfect for the entire
family.
"A fabulously funny parody...will tickle the funny bone of every age group." - The Daily Telegraph
Tony®Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of PETER PAN! Discover the magic all over again of this two time Emmy awardwinning and two time Tony® Award nominated production. The New York Times says "Rigby still carries off the flights, fights and acrobatics that make Peter Pan audiences mesmerized." PETER PAN is filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook. The legend you thought you know, is now the adventure you never dreamed possible...Cathy Rigby is PETER PAN!
Here at ChiIL Live Shows, Reverend Horton Heat is one of our favorites!! Check out our original LIVE show shots from their set at Riot Fest 2012 in Humboldt Park, Chicago right here. All photos by Bonnie Kenaz-Mara for ChiIL Live Shows.
VICTORY RECORDS WELCOMES THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT
Victory Records is honored to announce thatTHE REVEREND HORTON HEAT has joined the Victory roster.
The Rev comments, “We are very excited to be a Victory band now. Since we are going to get back to doing some edgier stuff, it makes perfect sense to be on Victory. Plus, they are as passionate as we are. Stay tuned for some crazy ideas about our new album. Tony said I'm graduating to Pope. Hallelujah!!!” “Signing a veteran artist of The Reverend Horton Heat’s caliber and reputation coupled with the fact that they are one of the hardest touring rock artists, year after year, is a very exciting way for us to end 2012. A large number of us here have been fans for many years. We very much look forward to working with the band and its longstanding team,” said Victory founder Tony Brummel.
Formed in 1985, THEREVEREND HORTON HEAT exploded on the scene by playing gigs around their hometown of Dallas, Texas, mixing elements of surf, country, punk, big band and rockabilly to create a genre that took the world by storm. Often imitated, never duplicated, the Rev has continued to garner the support of both the underground rockabilly/ psychobilly scene and mainstream critics. Throughout the band’s million plus album selling career, their music has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and commercials, it’s impossible to deny the powerful force that is THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT. They continue to electrify audiences time and time again with their incredible stage presence, rock ‘n roll charisma and contagious energy.
Ready to revive a genre that’s been watered down for years,THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT have jump started their headlining STEWED, SCREWED and TATTOOED tour that will ignite over fifty-seven cities across the US this Winter and throughout 2013. Lemmy from MOTORHEAD said it best, “Reverend Horton Heat, he’s great and plays the music he believes in and nothing else. Go see him or I’ll kill you!” Prepare to rock harder than you have ever rocked before! See the full listing of tour dates here.
Watch for the announcement of THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT’s debut Victory Records release in 2013 and stay tuned for updates! Brand new t-shirt designs are currently available through the Victory Records’ webstore.
ChiIL Live Shows shots--Mutts Album Release at Fireside Bowl 8/2/12
ChiIL Live Shows Fireside Bowl--Mutts Album Release
Acclaimed underground filmmaker Jim Sikora has directed the video for “God, Country Grave” for the Chicago band Mutts; the track appears on the group’s most recent LP, Separation Anxiety. Check out a bunch of our original past LIVE Mutts shots here. The band will be celebrating with a viewing party and performance at the video’s primary location, the L&L Tavern, 3207 N Clark, at 7:30PM on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The clip will make its online debut the following morning.
ChiIL Live Shows Fireside Bowl--Mutts Album Release
Chicago's The Bright White have organized the second annual Warm, Safe and Sound, a concert/clothing drive featuring some of the city's top bands, including co-headliners Panda Riot and openers Panther Style. The show will take place on Thursday, Dec. 20 at Schuba's Tavern at 7PM. Cover is $8 with the donation of winter gear for the needy.
Panda Riot formed in Philadelphia while Brian Cook and Rebecca Scott were working on some short films. Soundtracks turned into songs and Panda Riot was born. They picked up a drum machine, a couple of guitars, and the result was She Dares All Things, a collection of bedroom recorded songs. A move to Chicago saw the addition of Justin Cheng on Bass and Jose Rodriguez on Aux percussion. Last year they dropped the Far and Near Ep. This year they are currently working on a new record entitled Northern Automatic Music.
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Comprised of four working class guys who proudly wear their hearts on their sleeves, Chicago's The Bright White debuted in 2011. Frontman Matthew James and guitarist Joe O'Leary dreamt up the concept of combining elements of power pop and post-punk months before drummer Steve Zelenko and bassist Peter Krutiak responded to a Craigslist ad for a rhythm section.
The Bright White released their second album, Lose Yourself, in the summer of 2012. They look forward to connecting with audiences who have been waiting for sing-along choruses, fist-in-the-air guitar solos and the swagger of a band who knows its best days are ahead: "The Bright White make power pop music, with the power part made bold and underlined. This is a band that sounds hungry. Starving, even. For every catchy chorus and guitar hook, there's a sense of urgency--almost a ferocity--that goes along with it to make it clear that they know exactly what they want to do." (Windy City Rock)
