Rose and the Rime, is nothing short of an audio and visual masterpiece. It tickles your emotions…read moreand rouses your senses, filled with acrobatics, song and dance, a sock puppet and a whole lot of energy... makes this play a must see. Seriously welcome to my kind of play, it's full of passion, adventure, and action!! A creativeness that can only come from a unique mind... the depth, the detail and sometimes down right silliness that has been put on stage for everyone to see. It's a story about Rose a happy energetic young girl living with her uncle in a town that is trapped by an endless winter (No not Chicago). The town called Radio Falls was cursed by an evil witch (as opposed to a wicked or a mean witch). Without giving too much away, Rose, is Radio Falls only hope but at what cost will she pay for her warm generous heart. The actors work a stunning array of visual fetes making you feel as though you're a part of the town itself. They portrayed a wide arrange of facial expressions, so much so that it's hard not to be moved or drawn in (plus it doesn't hurt that they go into the crowd for some reactions). The lead who played Rose was memorizing, she is extremely talented and a career to follow. The play was written by Nathan Allen, Chris Matthews, and Jake Minton. Directed by Nathan Alan. All I have to say is Nathan we need to talk!!! The sound effects of the rope and bag flying through the air was wonderful, thank you for making me feel like I'm not the only one who envisions that sort of thing! The House theatre group now in there 8th season has made a name for them selves with plays like The Sparrow and their newest Dave DaVinci Saves the Universe. I having a feeling that they will be around for awhile and can't wait to see more. Check out their website for cool gear and their blog for sneak previews of up coming shows. http://www.thehousetheatre.com/

I recently saw a good show here by the name of "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen…read more Really good production and an awesome cast made it worthwhile to spend about an hour and a half watching the awesome story unfold. It had been maybe 6 years since I actually saw a show here and I am glad I cam back to see such a wonderful production. I saw a show on the main floor back then, but this time I got to check out the space downstairs which seemed a bit comfy and welcoming. the bar was on the way downstairs so I def made a stop there to get a beer and laugh with the woman that was manning the area as I was waiting on my date to arrive. Good place to see a show...hopefully it won't take me another 6 years to come back.

This was my first Immersive Experience and I really enjoyed it. It was awesome being able to…read moreexperience these paintings across different perspectives. There are 5 rooms for your viewing pleasure. While I saw people sitting and enjoying the show, I think this is really an event to move around and catch different perspectives of the same painting. For example when standing slightly off center in room 3 resulted in viewing a life sized panoramic image shifting across 3 rooms. Some rooms only give a small piece of the puzzle, so it's up to you to walk around and explore. I went in to the 730 showing and I think I've would've had a better time if I planned it for earlier. I think it's worth seeing the show play out twice in different rooms, especially the upstairs. The upstairs had it own panoramic situation as well. I spent majority of my time upstairs to be able to capture all that I can. I would've loved for the ticket taker to explain more of the process. They made it seem that you had to flow from room to room in order, when actually you should be moving freely about to capture the full perspective. For example, the raining scenes/paintings should be experienced in multiple rooms. As the painting is across more than one room. It gives more perspective. The bar was also closed for the 730 show. But it would've been nice to have been able to enjoy the wine/cocktails while taking in these scenes. They did have a cafe that served small snacks, water, soda, coffee, etc. At the end, the gift shop was running a sale and I picked up some great finds leftover from the Van Gogh experience. I would recommend others to go but would opt for a time when you can see the show run through twice. Make sure to stop by the gift shop!

Anticipation is a cruel thing when you're expecting to be seduced by art and worse when your…read moreexpectations are not met. Despite this opening statement - yes, I would still recommend this exhibition. You see, I'm comparing this to Nirvana - which was immersive VanGogh. By itself, this show is worth exploring. Arrangement is everything when you're presenting art previously viewed by everyone before. In this case, the images move too fast to immerse me into their world. I've always felt as a spectator and was never taken by it all. The sound track sounded tinny and unfamiliar. There are moments in the show that do deserve mention such as the Bolero routine and the opening sequence. As I said, this is still good art that's avant-garde in its exposition and a show not to be missed. We went on Monday night and paid $30. Beware of surge pricing.

Man what a real treat. It was my daughter's idea to visit the planetarium on a weeknight. Luckily…read morefor us the observatory was open to take in the amazing view of the moon! There was also a gentlemen next to the observatory with a smaller telescope who offered to take a few photos of the moon with my phone! The theatre show inside of the planetarium was insightful and entertaining. Lots to learn! Our host had a great old school FM voice. Icing on the cake was seeing the fireworks show from Navy Pier. And the staff was friendly and professional. I highly recommend Adler Planetarium for everyone.

Small museum with some Interesting exhibits to walk thru. Visited late afternoon and didn't realize…read morethey close at 4pm so we were rushed out after catching the last show. We had a little time while waiting for the show to start so we strolled thru Mission Moon, planet explorers, & other worlds. - Cute photo op with a "flag on the moon" - a couple interactive exhibits - Restrooms are on the mid-level floor and are super busy if you catch it after a show or closing time - mid-level also has vending machines for ice cream, chips, candy, and water but NO prices listed! You have to select it and then pay! Not a fan of that. 16oz of Dasani water was $4.75! The show was entertaining and relaxing. I forgot what it was called? Something about constellations? The guide was knowledge and did a great job but also... I was so comfy and it was so dark I fell asleep a little lol!

Of all the great things about living in Chicago, this definitely on my top ten list. What? A…read moregorgeous stage designed by world-class architect, Frank Gehry with world class musicians playing music on beautiful summer evenings for . . . FREE?! Yes, and you can BYO wine. It does not get better than this. Farewell, Ravinia - you are too complicated and expensive. My urban culture haven is free, stylish and easy to get to. I went to see Penderecki himself conducting his Concerto Grosso No. 1 for 3 Cellos and Orchestra. Three cellists, one super sexy Israeli cellist. Gorgeous music and gorgeous eye candy. Penderecki was one of the 20th century composers that was NOT torturous to listen to wayy back when I was studying all that. And to see the man himself conducting his work. Surely the Ultimate Penderecki Experience. Me sittin' in the audience drinkin' my cheap bottle o' Pinot Grigio out of a super stylish paper cup and basking in an aura of utter civility. The other selection was Beethoven's Eroica, Symphony No. 3, another favorite.

The Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium Park is used for a lot of music events. My favorite is the…read moreGrant Park Orchestra. Where else can you hear an orchestra of this caliber for free? Many of the seats are paid, but there are also plenty of free ones. if the program is classical, free seats usually aren't a problem... if it's contemporary, the free seats fill up fast. When this happens, your alternative is to sit on the lawn. There are dozens of inexpensive restaurants in the area, and many have take-out. So lots of people have a picnic on the lawn while they're listening to the music. You can bring any outside food and drink, including wine and beer. I stopped going to the movies in the park because so many people talk and use their smartphones (difficult to concentrate on a movie when there are dozens of phone screens lit up in front of you). Until lately, this wasn't a problem with classical concerts, but not any more. (Check out the three women sitting directly in front of us.) So when the phones start lighting up, I close my eyes and just listen.

I recently attended a live taping of Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me at the Studebaker. The theater was…read moreeasily accessible by transit. Since several reviews mentioned arriving early due to the old elevators, my part arrived almost 1 full hour before show time. The superb location allowed us to meander in the park across the street before show time. The house staff were friendly and quick with the digital tickets and seating guidance. The seats were cozier than expected for a historic theater. How was the show, you ask? The show was hilarious, of course!

What a FANTASTIC theatre. This place is beautiful. It's located in the Fine Arts Building! I didn't…read moreknow there was a theatre with a capacity of nearly 800 people here. It most recently was renovated early in the pandemic. It's practically original to the building; the theatre opened in 1898. It was converted to a multiplex theatre in the 1970s and in 2015 returned to its roots as a live theatre venue. One of the current ongoing events is the weekly taping of WBEZ's Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me! I came here with my little one to see a show called The Enormous Crocodile. It was the first theatre production she has attended, and she very much enjoyed it. This show in particular was of course party responsible for that; it's geared toward kids and there were bubbles, dancing, call and response, and some of the actors and puppets making their way through the audience before and during the show. We sat near the back of the theatre, within the last four rows, which turned out to be good because when a kid is potty training you need to get out fast! Most of the seats seem like they'd be pretty good, although it's possible there are a few limited view seats. I was pleased with our view of the stage and I'll bet the balcony provides a nice view as well, so I'm keeping a mental note for next time. The seats were incredibly comfortable, and at least in the spot we were at the seats were not so scrunched together that you feel like you're fighting for space. Shout out to The Saints (with which I used to volunteer myself!) who provide ushering services. There are several performing arts organizations that use this theater. I've been to tapings of Wait Wait several times when it was still at the Chase theatre, and now having visited Studebaker and getting a feel for it I'll be happy to attend here sometime as well. And I'm really excited to keep an eye on what productions come to the Studebaker in the future. The Fine Arts Building is also the home of the Chicago Puppet Festival, which brought this production this winter, and I think that the theatre is the epicenter for the puppet fest so that's another event to look forward to. They have a very good parking discount with the Millennium Garages. It's easiest to buy your ticket in advance through a link at the Studebaker's website. If you drive, park in the Grant Park South Garage; parking near the Van Buren exit will get you closest to the theatre and you won't have to cross the street. Just don't get lost in the pedway! (I've used the garage many times but don't usually use the Van Buren exit, so I needed to get my bearings.) Since it's above Millennium Station both the Metra Electric and the South Shore Line are also good options, and the Loop CTA stations are within a couple blocks as well.

I'm not the biggest fan of theatrical opera, but it was pretty cool seeing Phantom of the Opera…read more The singing ranges and execution of the performers is crazy good. My rating is based on what my gf thought of it (she really liked it).

Weak cast the Phantom one of the worst that I have seen and christina very sweet but voice needs…read moremore I have seen each variation of Phantom of the opera And this one clearly was just to make money

It's like a roller coaster and an IMAX dome had a baby--smooth, thrilling, and completely…read moreimmersive. You get to see Chicago from a perspective you've never experienced before. Hands down one of the most breathtaking experiences! The whole visit takes about 30 minutes, and about 10 minutes for the actual ride. Cost about $40 per person for adult. Not sure of kids price.

Amazing! Simply an amazing way of seeing & experiencing Chicago…read more We have been on a Flyover experience for Niagara Falls and enjoyed it. Weren't sure if Flyover Chicago would equal that experience. It did. I booked the tickets online, saving time. We went up the escalator to the start of the tour. I had to stow my backpack in one of their lockers. It was cost free. Sweet! (Downstairs, Navy Pier had $7 lockers.) Important tip: Don't forget to retrieve your items after the flyover. The flyover experience was in multiple stages. First a nicely done video about Chicago. Not dry recitation of dates & stuff. Kept it interesting for the audience. Then, a safety brief and we went to the Flyover seats for the main event. Wow! Even though the seats aren't moved all that far, the motion synched with the immersive video gave the illusion of actually flying. Some parts have a steep dive which can be either thrilling or scary. If scary, just close the eyes for a couple of seconds and all fine. Totally safe. The visuals are creatively capturing so much of Chicago. We felt that we had taken a whirlwind tour of the city. Now, inspiration to see the scenes in person. Exit through--you guessed it -- the gift shop. Oh, the the exit on the lower main level. If you left items in the locker upstairs, all too easy to forget. Retrieve the items! We will repeat this experience next time we're in Chi Town.

Figured the kid would like this, and she did. And so did we…read more Kind of expensive, I think $40 for adults and $30 for kids, but worth it. Very nice space packed with illusions, many classics but some unusual ones. And staff were great, from the front desk to the manager to the lady who helped us fully experience the exhibits with hints on how to see them best, and ideas (plus some had photos nearby with suggestions.) Kind of small, we spent about an hour, but had a lot of fun. We went right when they opened on a Sunday and it wasn't crowded then, but things picked up by the time we left. So come early to have a bit more freedom to roam.

Miana, was amazing. She took pictures. She gave us some good feedback and a lot of education. She…read moremade the experience one notch above other experiences!! Thank you Miana!!!! Carla Work