Sunday, February 26, 2012
Emilie Autumn at House of Blues, Chicago
Here are ChiIL Live Shows' original shots of Emilie Autumn's unique show at House of Blues last month on 2/25/2012. We were delighted by the demented, daring world of a Victorian Era Asylum and the colorful characters who dwell within. Emilie Autumn and her Bloody Crumpets put on a memorable live show and were a joy to photograph. The music, set, costumes and underlying social commentary were impressive.
The audience was great, too. We saw many familiar freaks from the Chicago steampunk, Renaissance Faire, and Comic Con crowds, most of whom live for an excuse to dress up. We were enamored with the creativity, talent and passion that went into this show, and Emilie and company truly seemed to enjoy themselves and the audience just as much as the audience adored them.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Act Out: Highly Recommended Zastrozzi Closing (Review)
...to engage the community in questions of
ethics, morality, and the demands of civilization. By exploring these
issues in a theatrical setting, we seek to stimulate dialogue, self reflection, accountability, and a greater apprehension of each individual's role in shaping the culture and the world we live in.
ZASTROZZI The Master of Discipline
Europe, 1893. Zastrozzi - atheist, art-critic, and master
criminal - has spent the past three years in the singleminded
pursuit of revenge against his mother's murderer, the born-again,
former performance artist and self proclaimed Messiah of caterpillars, Verezzi.
With the aid of his murderous protege Bernardo, and his sometimes lover the accomplished seductress Matilda, Zastrozzi has finally cornered Verezzi for a final showdown between good and evil, love and hate, art and mediocrity.
With the aid of his murderous protege Bernardo, and his sometimes lover the accomplished seductress Matilda, Zastrozzi has finally cornered Verezzi for a final showdown between good and evil, love and hate, art and mediocrity.
THE DYBBUK
FALL 2012
In an isolated Jewish shtetl community, brilliant young Talmudic scholar Hannan delves deep into the mystical arts of the Kabbalah, hoping to win the hand of the beautiful Lehla.
When Lehla's engagement to someone else is announced, Hannan dies on the spot... But his relationship with Lehla is only beginning.
In a world where the dead and the living sit side by side at table, history can not be forgotten, and love can not be ignored.
FALL 2012
In an isolated Jewish shtetl community, brilliant young Talmudic scholar Hannan delves deep into the mystical arts of the Kabbalah, hoping to win the hand of the beautiful Lehla.
When Lehla's engagement to someone else is announced, Hannan dies on the spot... But his relationship with Lehla is only beginning.
In a world where the dead and the living sit side by side at table, history can not be forgotten, and love can not be ignored.
Houdini Box-ChiIL Mama's Video Interview With Blair Thomas and Hannah Kohl
Houdini Box at Chicago Children's Theatre opened to rave reviews and critical acclaim. ChiIL Mama had the great opportunity to interview director, Blair Thomas and book/lyrics writer, Hannah Kohl. Catch this show while you can, before it performs a disappearing act worthy of the great magician himself.
Houdini Box is suitable for kids 5 and up, but all ages through adults will enjoy this magical production full of puppetry, excellent music, and a mysterious, creative storyline. Houdini Box is playing in Chicago at The Mercury Theatre through March 4th, then rematerializing in Skokie from March 14th-25th.
*Check out ChiIL Mama's Houdini Box review and photo filled feature here.
*Check out our interview with Oscar nominee, Brian Selznick, author of the original children's stories Houdini Box, the play, and Hugo, the movie, were based on! He's joined by Mark "Mucca Pazza" Messing, one of our favorite musical masterminds who wrote the score to Houdini Box and the recently extended Hunchback Variations, also now playing!
Click here for tickets and further information.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Badfish & Scotty Don't Rock House of Blues Chicago 2/4/12 (photos)
Badfish and Scotty Don't rocked House of Blues Chicago, February 4th, 2012. Check back with ChiIL Live Shows like we vote in Chi, IL....early and often. We've got show video footage and CD reviews coming soon!
Midwest Hype Opens for Badfish at HOB Chicago 2/4/12 (photos)
We have a review of Midwest Hype's new CD and show videos soon to come. So check in with ChiIL Mama like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.
Full Service Opens for Badfish-HOB Chicago (photos)
Here are ChiIL Live Shows original shots from The House of Blues-Chicago show on 2/4/2012. It was our great pleasure to see Badfish and Scotty Don't live. Local favorites, Midwest Hype, opened and we enjoyed a first listen to Full Service, pictured above.
It may still be winter in Chi-Town but all 4 bands made us want to dance barefoot and welcome the summer festival season in with a vengeance. We had a chance to check out Full Service's self titled CD, released in 2011, with 10 fun tracks including Lately, Coconuts, Hi Ho, Gymnasium, Ramona, Tasteless Gravy, Rocketships (LIVE), Hotter in the House, Trumpets & Hallways. It may just make you wanna pack up the tent in a micro bus and hit the road! Keep an ear out for these boys on the summer circuit. They put on a sweet, live show.
Give them a listen at their main site, Full Service Music, here.
They're currently rockin' Austin, TX (their current home base) and just premiered their documentary, "TAKEOVER!", about their unique, determined underdog style of co-opting tours and scrambling their way up from the parking lot scene to the main stage!. Check out the details on their Takeover! Facebook page and website.
Home is Where The Yard Is Vol 1 is now available, too.
ChiIL Live Shows will have HD videos from that night, from all 3 bands, coming soon. So check back like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often. See you out there.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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