Paige Eight Blog

     2 years ago saw a peculiar new musical  Kimberly Akimbo  result the most Tony Award-winning production of the season (winning Best New Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score of a Musical, Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Victoria Clark’s portrayal of Kim and Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Bonnie Milligan’s depiction of Debra). The musical, based on Pulitzer Prize for Drama Winner David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2000 play of the same name, tells the tale of Kim Levaco – a wistful and vibrant adolescent afflicted with a Progeria-esque rare genetic disorder that causes her to physically progress too swiftly and appear well beyond her 16 years. The unconventional comedy follows the main character’s coming of age(d) as she negotiates her wacky family and unstable home life, new girl in town status, first love, and absurd escapades - all while dealing with the reality of her mortality. The piece relates a compelling story of a sanguine teen...

                                                                                                                                                      The weekend of June 7 th   and 8 th  was an extremely eventful one for Roseland Ceasefire as they held both their “Anti-Violence Basketball Tournament” and “Stop The Violence: Gospel  Choir Concert” as fundraisers for, and in support of their anti-violence initiative. The non-profit committed to reducing and preventing violence (particularly gun violence) throughout Chicago’s far South Side kicked off the summer with a free community basketball tournam...

Dan Brown’s  The Da Vinci Code  has been the subject of controversy ever since the bestseller's initial publication in 2003. It has received criticism for its commentary on religious faith and going too far with the liberties it takes in its depiction of Christianity (most notably in its treatment of Jesus’ mortality and divinity). However, what is not contentious is that it is a well-spun, enthralling tale of intrigue that has  translated into an impressive play now onstage at Drury Lane Theater. It is undebatable that the Oak Brook staple of the arts community not only esteems but elevates the material and all its symbolism with its interpretation of the piece. It relates the gripping quest to solve not only the mystery of a murder but one’s own truth in a way that remains loyal to much of the author’s original text whilst delivering new discoveries in this exciting live translation. With an exceptional cast and creative team and awe-inspiring technical design that blur...