Evita isn’t arriving on Broadway until next spring, but theater lovers are already clamoring for news about the A-list revival. With a cast led by Grammy winner Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award winner Elena Roger as Eva Peron and Tony winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron, who can blame them? Luckily, we’ve got an early look at this smoldering stage trio! Roger is stunning as the charismatic and glamorous Argentine first lady, while Cerveris and Martin pose as her powerful husband and the revolutionary who serves as the show’s narrator, respectively. Check it out, then make plans to see them on stage at the Marquis Theatre beginning March 12, 2012.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
The 23 enigma
Why do we need another steak house? At Michael Jordan's the mystery remains unsolved. by Mike Sula According to the 23 enigma, discovered by William S. Burroughs and evangelized by everyone from the British industrial band Throbbing Gristle to comedian Jim Carrey, everything is connected to the number 23. It's the number of Eris, Greek goddess of strife.? [ Read more ]
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Chefapalooza costume benefit for Green City Market
On Sunday from 4 to 8 PM the Green City Market Junior Board is hosting a fund-raiser, Masquerade del Mercado, at Carnivale. There's an impressive roster of chefs, all but one of them past participants in our Key Ingredient chef's challenge: Carnivale's David Dworshak, Old Town Social's Jared Van Camp, Sprout's Dale Levitski, the Bedford's Mark Steuer, Nightwood's Jason Vincent, Leopold's Jeffrey Hedin, Small Bar's Justin White, Patrick Sheerin of the forthcoming Trenchermen, and Greg Biggers of Cafe des Architectes.?
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In Rotation: Melissa Geils of BLVD Records on "nu goth"
Plus: Reader music editor Philip Montoro on Clutch, Late Bar publicist Lisa Marchese on the Black Angels, and more Philip Montoro, Reader music editor Anaal Nathrakh, The Codex Necro On its 2001 debut, this UK duo plays a hybrid of black and industrial metal that sounds like a man being turned inside-out by a lawn mower.? [ Read more ]
Priscilla's Nick Adams Uses His Drag Expertise to Become a Real Housewife on Halloween
Halloween is the most theatrical holiday, so it makes perfect sense that Broadway actors—who know a thing or two about rocking a costume—would embrace the spooky season. We asked your favorite stage stars to share their memories of yummy treats, silly tricks and the best and worst costumes they ever wore. Read on for inspiration, and Happy Halloween!
NICK ADAMS (Adam/Felicia in Priscilla Queen of the Desert)
What was your favorite Halloween costume of all time, and how old were you when you wore it?
I dressed as Kim Zolciak from The Real Housewives of Atlanta [pictured above] when I was 26.
What's the most embarrassing Halloween costume you ever wore?
Kim Zolciak from The Real Housewives of Atlanta...
What's your favorite Halloween candy, and why?
Kit Kat bars!!!! So good and not too overwhelming.
Keep checking back for more Halloween memories from your favorite stars.
In Rotation: Melissa Geils of BLVD Records on "nu goth"
Plus: Reader music editor Philip Montoro on Clutch, Late Bar publicist Lisa Marchese on the Black Angels, and more Philip Montoro, Reader music editor Anaal Nathrakh, The Codex Necro On its 2001 debut, this UK duo plays a hybrid of black and industrial metal that sounds like a man being turned inside-out by a lawn mower.? [ Read more ]
Water Stains on the Wall offers dance in a fluid hand
A calligraphy-influenced work by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
by Laura Molzahn
Along with Eastern and Western forms of movement, the members of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan study calligraphy. If that seems outlandish, consider the confidence and fluidity, the nuance and control of a master calligrapher's hand moving over the page.?
by Laura Molzahn
Along with Eastern and Western forms of movement, the members of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan study calligraphy. If that seems outlandish, consider the confidence and fluidity, the nuance and control of a master calligrapher's hand moving over the page.?
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Source: http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cloud-gate-dance-theatre-of-taiwan/Content?oid=4876186
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