Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Considering Joel Grey is 82-years-old, it may seem moot that the actor has finally decided to come out of the closet and admit he's gay.
The post Better late than never: Joel Grey says he…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:18PMTuesday, January 27, 2015
The huge blizzard on the East Coast prevented Anna Shapiro from making it to the celebration of the life of the late Sheldon Patinkin that took place Monday night at the North Shore Center …
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:09PMMonday, January 26, 2015
It has been expected for many months: Joan Rivers' daughter, Melissa Rivers, has filed a big lawsuti against the clinic where the famous comic's heart stopped beating while she was undergoin…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:47PMWhile Lindsay Lohan has not been in the headlines recently, this mad dash of her — to complete community service, in order to avoid going to jail — sure sounds familiar, doesn't it?
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SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:19PMTuesday, January 20, 2015
The late, great actress and musical theater star Elaine Stritch will be remembered with a special concert tribute at Davenport's in Wicker Park at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, in honor of what would ha…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:57PMPiper Curda is excited to be coming back to the Chicago area this weekend — and for some very personal reasons.
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SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:10AMMonday, January 19, 2015
Since so many Chicagoans head to Las Vegas on a regular basis, it's worth noting that TV host and entertainer and former N' Sync boy band mainstay Joey Fatone will be joining the cast of the…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:09PMSunday, January 18, 2015
Fans of modern dance are mourning the death Thursday of Chicago dancer, choreographer and teacher Nana Shineflug.
The post Modern dance guru Nana Shineflug has died appeared first on Chicago…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:23PMMonday, January 12, 2015
Pro wrestler-turned-standup comic, Jake "The Snake" Roberts will be previewing his new "Unspoken Word" show at Our Town's Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont.
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SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:24PMMonday, December 29, 2014
During a year I was fortunate enough to talk to literally hundreds of people, most ...
The post Picking Top 10 best interviews of 2014: Not easy! appeared first on Chicago Entertainment - Ch…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:00PMTuesday, December 23, 2014
Director Rob Marshall and actors Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine tells tales of Streep and other behind-the-scenes antics of filming the fairy-tale fantasy film.
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SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:03AMMonday, December 22, 2014
It won't be much of a stretch, but it's nice to hear opera great Renee Fleming, the popular artistic consultant to Chicago's Lyric Opera, will be making her Broadway debut.
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SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:12PMSEEN ON THE SCENE: Chicago-based Gillian Flynn, author of "Gone Girl," who already has snared a Golden Globe nomination for the screenplay of her bestselling novel, was spied dining with her…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:10PMThursday, December 18, 2014
SEEN ON THE SCENE: "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" star Lee Pace — who also starred in the blockbuster "Guardians of the Galaxy" this year — was spied sipping cocktails in th…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:33PMWednesday, December 17, 2014
The Evanston native, who won best actress in a musical for her portrayal of Carole King in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," will be honored by the Sarah Siddons Society next spring.
The…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:05PMWednesday, December 10, 2014
"The 25th of December" is the saxophonist's fifth holiday album — an achievement that has some of his many fans calling him "Santa Koz."
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SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:24PMTuesday, December 9, 2014
Christian Stolte, who stars on "Chicago Fire" as Mouch on the popular NBC drama series, will showcase his comedic chops (which he often does exhibit on "Chicago Fire") as the guest monologis…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:07PMTuesday, December 2, 2014
Deidre Hall who has starred as Dr. Marlena Evans for decades on "Days of Our Lives," NBC's longest-running daytime TV drama — will be heading to Chicago this week to support Hell in a Hand…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 08:00AMSunday, November 23, 2014
SEEN ON THE SCENE: In town for his standup gig, Jerry Seinfeld had heads turning while he lunched at RL Friday. ... Cedric the Entertainer was spied getting his sushi fix at Jellyfish on Rus…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 09:57AMThursday, November 20, 2014
While Mike Nichols achieved great personal and professional success after he left Chicago, the acclaimed director always kept "a very special place in his heart" for Our Town.
The post Chica…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:12PMWednesday, November 19, 2014
What started as a fun play on words has turned into a new business for Andrew Roffe, a former kid from the North Shore who has moved to Hollywood to pursue his dream of being a filmmaker.
Th…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 12:33PMTuesday, November 18, 2014
There will be an interesting group of celebrities scheduled to attend the official opening night of "Dee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale" at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Pl…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:45PMMonday, November 17, 2014
Tony-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth and Dana Brunetti, the producer best known for "The Social Network" and "House of Cards," have gone their separate ways.
The post Kristin Ch…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:52PMWednesday, November 12, 2014
Jeff Perry sure knows he's one lucky actor to be part of the ABC hit, "Scandal." The actor called the other day to talk about both the show and two upcoming two episodes in which his charact…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:42PMTuesday, November 11, 2014
Eminem is sure to be getting a lot of social media backlash for his portion of the "SHADY CXVPHER" mega-freestyle he and other Shady Records artists released on Monday.
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SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 04:43PMThere was an intriguing twist as John Fogerty performed at the White House concert honoring the military last week — a prelude to Veterans Day.
The post John Fogerty serenades troops at W…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:53PMWednesday, November 5, 2014
For many, the McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade is a great way to kick-off the holiday season.
The post Celebs to be featured at McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade appeared first on Chicago E…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:11PMTuesday, November 4, 2014
Ever since Charna Halpern moved her iO Theatre’s home next door to the VIP’s “gentlemen’s ...
The post iO Theatre ‘strips down’ comedy with ‘Armando…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:27PMActor and comedian Scott Adsit grew up in Northbrook and then went on to jump into the world of improv comedy at Chicago's Second City. While he has appeared in dozens of TV shows and big sc…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:33PMAnnie Clark, the singer who records and performs under the name St. Vincent, will be at the Museum of Contemporary Art for a 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 program. Clark/St. Vincent will join P…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:31AMWednesday, October 29, 2014
When Jane Lynch returns to here to emcee this weekend's big Lyric Opera 60th anniversary concert gala, she will be arriving with a few less bucks in her pocketbook. The "Glee" star and proud…
SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 05:10PM 
