122 stories by "Bill Zwecker"
Kids of all ages undoubtedly will be flocking to Navy Pier this weekend as Elmo and that lovable, furry red Muppet is joined by a bunch of his Sesame Street pals.
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Actor and singer James Maslow, starring in the new “Sherlock Holmes” production opening Tuesday (and ...
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On the Wednesday episode of Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, Justin Bieber announced that he will embark on a world tour next year " in support of his new "Purpose" album, being released Friday.
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David Arquette, who will be in town starring in the new "Sherlock Holmes" play at the Oriental Theatre, has been tapped to serve as the grand marshal of the annual McDonald's Thanksgiving Pa…
Cirque du Soleil’s multimedia “Avatar”-themed show “Toruk: The First Flight” will be coming to Chicago ...
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Popular Chicago cabaret star Suzanne Petri will be headlining "Torch, Sass and Swing!" " a musical tribute to the clubs and artists who made major contributions to Chicago's cabaret scene ov…
North Shore native and proud Cubs fan Chris O'Donnell has been back in town for the NLCS series, and was seen dining with a happy group at Chicago Cut Steakhouse.
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Even when one talks to singer Karen Mason on the phone " as I did recently to chat about her upcoming show at Davenport's in Wicker Park " there is a definite musical lilt to the veteran cab…
There's a nice, positive extra note that R. Kelly will be adding to one of his upcoming Chicago concerts.
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Within the space of a week, Michael Shannon will be seen on the big screen in two extemely different roles.
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While comedian and raconteur John Hodgman is a New Englander through-and-through, the witty, longtime contributor to "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central does say, "Chicago has always been one…
TV legend Regis Philbin was spied hanging out with Food Network star Jeff Mauro as the Pork & Mindy's co-founder cooked up his signature barbeque bacon burger using his new line of Pork…
In what may be the most unusual filming location " especially for comedy bits " Alexander Skarsgard ("True Blood"), plus former Chicagoans Jack McBrayer ("30 Rock") and noted comedy writer a…
Catching up with Deanna Dunagan in her New York hotel room, as she prepared to attend the premiere of her new film "The Visit" (opening Friday), the Lincoln Park-based actress said, "if I ha…
To mark the centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth this winter, the Public Chicago Hotel " joined by Our Town's own Tom Dreesen " are planning a huge celebration of "'Ol Blue Eyes" 100th birthd…
Idina Menzel got quite the delightful surprise, when she invited South Sider Ariana Burks, 15, to join her on stage Sunday night to sing along with the Tony winner's rendition of "Take Me or…
Just because David Koechner's "BeerSharkMice" improv shows are sold out at the IO Theatre this weekend, fans of the veteran comedian and actor " who don't have tickets " should know Koechner…
It was old home week for Salt-N-Pepa and Spinderella dining at Mr. Brown's Lounge in the Loop -- especially for Jamaican native Pepa, as the group lunched on chef Chris Douglas' authentic Ja…
There was lots of buzz at the iO Theatre the other night as actor, filmmaker and Chicago native Bob Balaban was spied happily watching "Improvised Shakespeare" at the improv mecca, while "S…
As is usually the case, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announcement Wednesday of its honorees for 2015 cover a wide and diverse range of artistic genres, from "Star Wars"…
Mike Kosinski knows he's one lucky guy. The actor and comedian, who co-stars in the new "Impastor" series (debuting at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday on TV Land), moved to Los Angeles " after getting a…
Samuel L. Jackson, in town filming Spike Lee's "Chiraq," was spotted dining at Gibsons Rush Street steakery Monday night, while director Lee himself was seen next door at Hugo's Frog Bar.
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Popular Marian Hossa was spied lunching with the cup at Tavern on Rush.
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It might seem like a strange casting choice, but there's word Rob Reiner wants to cast Woody Harrelson in a film he's long wanted to make about President Lyndon Johnson " with Harrelson play…
Coming shortly after he was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Tonys, the incomparable Tommy Tune will headline the 25th anniversary "Jubalee" gala of the Chicago Human Rhythm …
