CHICAGO – It is Chicago where New York City native Harry Wood is debuting his first play, entitled “Roast,” through The Comrades theater company at the Greenhouse Theater Center. The comic drama, about a gathering of stand up comics and relatives to “roast” – rather than eulogize – a deceased fellow comedian, is a World Premiere that runs through August 18th, 2019. For tickets and more information, click here.
HollywoodChicago.com Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Blu-Ray Review: Concert Releases From The Pixies, Black Label Society
Submitted by BrianTT on August 26, 2010 - 3:03pmCHICAGO – The great Eagle Rock Entertainment released a pair of concert Blu-rays this week that deserve your attention, especially for serious fans of either of the bands involved. Frank Black, Kim Deal and the rest of The Pixies rock in a pair of shows on “Pixies Live: Acoustic and Electric” and Zakk Wylde (don’t miss our exclusive portrait) proves his guitar-god prowess on “Black Label Society: The European Invasion Doom Troopin’”
Music Review: Newcomer Sahara Smith is More of What Music Today Needs
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 26, 2010 - 2:36pmCHICAGO – We dig discovering sprouting artists at the phase where they’re just talented enough to keep their humility. That’s where we found 21-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist Sahara Smith on Friday night at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall.
Interview: Carl Sondrol, Music Scorer of Webby Award-Winning Shorts
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 13, 2010 - 8:31amCHICAGO – Carl Sondrol is on a huge winning streak. The musician, composer and soundtrack scorer for CollegeHumor.com is a vital part of the Webby Award winning shorts “Web Site Story” and “Pixar Intro Parody.” His work has also expanded into television, short films and feature films.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Music Man’ Looks Sharper, Thunders Louder Than Before
Submitted by mattmovieman on February 9, 2010 - 4:12pmCHICAGO – “The Music Man” is alive in a way few Hollywood musicals ever are. Its big numbers often grow organically, allowing melodies to emerge from the rhythm of speech, overlapping action or the seemingly mundane movement of characters across the frame. In the exuberant world of this ageless classic, music is less of a self-conscious construct than an irresistible life force infiltrating the cadence of everyday life.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Two Pairs of Chicago Music Tickets to Legendary Songwriter Chip Taylor
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 14, 2010 - 5:13pmCHICAGO – In our inaugural edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Music, we have two pairs of tickets up for grabs to see legendary songwriter Chip Taylor perform in Chicago!
Janet Jackson to Perform Michael Jackson Tribute at MTV’s Video Music Awards
Submitted by BrianTT on September 8, 2009 - 12:59pmCHICAGO – According to TMZ, Janet Jackson is hard at work rehearsing for a Michael Jackson tribute that will be performed at this weekend’s MTV Video Music Awards.
Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Eminem, Kanye West Lead 2009 MTV Video Music Award Nominees
Submitted by BrianTT on August 4, 2009 - 12:01pmCHICAGO – Beyonce and Lady GaGa led the way when the nominees were announced this morning for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards with nine nominations apiece, according to People Magazine. They were both nominated for video of the year and best female video. Other major nominees include Eminem, Kanye West, Drake, and Britney Spears
