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PicksInSix Review: TREVOR the musical Writers Theatre
What it's about ... unfolding in March 1981, TREVOR the musical is the story of an always inspiring and deftly heartwarming gay boy and what happens when he is shamed and ostracized by his peers after his most intimate and personal feelings are exposed.
Jeannie Tanner at Andy's Jazz Club Friday and Saturday, August 11 & 12 9:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.
What's going on ... Jeannie Tanner hosts two nights|four shows at Andy's Jazz Club to showcase live performances by the original artists from her recent release, Words and Music.
Why you should go ... If you missed the debut at City Winery, you now have an opportunity to see some of Chicago's top vocalist's perform songs that Tanner wrote for them. (If you went the first time, you already know why you should come again!)
What you should know ... a dinner reservation gets you into the room. Otherwise, show up early and settle in for the rest of the night.
Who's on first ... Friday 8/11: Elaine Dame, Paul Marinaro, Tammy McCann & Typhanie Monique
Saturday: 8/12: Alyssa Allgood, Andy Pratt, Abigail Riccards & Michele Thomas, with special guest appearances (TBA). 9:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. $15
What about the musicians ... Jeannie Tanner singing & playing trumpet, Dan Murphy (co-producer/pianist/Fri), Lisa McQueen (piano/composer/Sat), Cory Biggerstaff (bass), Darren Scorza (drums), Neal Alger (guitar/Fri) and Tim Fitzgerald (guitar/Sat)
How do I buy the CD ... Buy the CD In fact, buy two and give it to a friend! Website
ANDY's JAZZ CLUB
11 East Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60611
WEBSITE
Words and Music is a collection of songs written by Jeannie Tanner and recorded by twelve of Chicago’s finest vocalists. This two-disc album features: Alyssa Allgood, Rose Colella, Elaine Dame, Kimberly Gordon, Paul Marinaro, Tammy McCann, Jeff Meegan, Typhanie Monique, Andy Pratt, Abigail Riccards, Michele Thomas and Amy Yassinger. WEBSITE
What it's about ... two strangers meet and get to know each other over a game of cards in a nursing home.
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What it's about ... high-flying aerialists, acrobats and tumblers transform a space-age-Mexican-themed landscape filled with flora and fauna, human and otherwise, into a spectacular dream world for a curious fellow whose thirst for beauty and adventure is not quenched by rainwater alone.
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We are pleased to announce the debut of PicksInSix, a short form commentary portal for the performing arts, music, dance, literature and new media. We will be posting regular commentary to our website and on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
While our Conversations podcast and De Usuris blog explore a wide range of cultural interests, the presence of a PicksInSix commentary will be an endorsement.
PicksInSix have been popping up in our blog from time to time over the past few months. Here are some examples:
Steve Hamilton’s Exit Strategy
“Nick Mason returns, deadlier than ever.”
Joffrey Ballet’s Global Visionaries
Mandarin
“Powerfully emotional. An exhilarating, gripping experience.”
Joy
“Wait for the shoe to fall.”
Mammatus
“Soars.”
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