March 6, 2026

Curtain Call- Paul Lisnek

 

Frank McCourt’s “The Irish….And how they Got That Way” is more than a musical review. It’s a warm and affectionate tribute to the heart of a people that struggled through a rough and difficult history to ultimately build our city and indeed much of the country. The talented cast of 4 (along with the on stage musicians) weaves history and music with story and laughter to tell the story of this amazing culture.

Joining in the conversation is the entire cast: Emily Goldberg, Michael Mahler, Leah Morrow and Luke Nowakowski as well as the director David Girolmo all of whom provide insight into the story and history.

The production runs thru March 15th at Porchlight Music Theatre located in the Ruth Page Center; and tickets can be purchased at: www.PorchlightMusicTheatre.org

https://youtu.be/JW8aTSY6WBI?si=LVaW601nEL1zgBf9

also…it can be found (and this may be easier:

www.CurtainCallChicago.com

 

TOPIC: Remy Bumppo’s “Hedda Gabler” at Theater Wit thru March 8th

The story is based on a 19th century work by Ibsen but this Broadway adaptation presents a powerful Hedda Gabler, a woman who desires to escape from a loveless, ordinary existence from her return from her honeymoon when she already finds herself bored of her husband and seeking a return to her wild and independent days of whims.

Joining in the conversation are: Aurora Real de Asua (who plays Hedda Gabler and is an ensemble member of Remy Bumppo), Felipe Carrasco (playing Ejlert Lovborg) and director Marti Lyons (also artistic director of Remy Bumppo Theatre Company)

The production runs thru March 8th and tickets can be purchased at: www.remybumppo.org

The link:

https://youtu.be/yW-FMR3Z9do?si=wmkeNkoyeggGrB8a