On March 22, 1963, The Beatles’ debut album, “Please Please Me,” was released in the United Kingdom on the Parlophone record label.
Today in History: The Beatles release their first album
Category: Entertainment
What to do in Chicago: Mumford & Sons, fashion at the Field and animals at Kohl Children’s Museum
Mumford & Sons: Billed as part of the “Tour Before the Tour,” the British folk rock band takes the stage at the Chicago Theatre days before its new album release for “Rushmere.” It’s been seven years since their last one. 9 p.m. March 22 at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets at mumfordandsons.com Esther […]
Review: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ on Broadway is a very British parody of a secret WWII mission
A hit in London, it’s an unusual pick for Broadway, making a musical comedy out of the true story of a plot to fool the Nazis.
Review: ‘Eephus’ is a fond farewell to a small-town baseball field in its last inning
Named after a long, high pitch, the hangout comedy “Eephus” finds humor and pathos in a baseball diamond’s final inning.
‘Sunny Afternoon’ opens soon at Chicago Shakes, telling the chaotic story of Ray Davies and The Kinks
It’s getting its North American premiere on Navy Pier with a British and Chicago cast — expect the story of the British Invasion band and songs like “You Really Got Me” and “Lola.”
‘The Residence’ review: A comedic whodunint … at the White House?
When a dead body is found during a state dinner, Uzo Aduba’s consulting detective is called in to find out whodunit.
‘Snow White’ review: It’s live-action and insurrection time for the apple of Disney’s eye
The dwarfs look animatronic in Disney’s new “Snow White.” But the movie has its compensations, starting with Rachel Zegler.
‘Ludwig’ review: On BritBox, the accidental detective
The BritBox series stars David Mitchell as a puzzle master who reluctantly assumes his twin brother’s identity as a detective.
Sehri scenes at Cafe Bethak in Lombard: Samosa chaat, card games and chai during an early morning in Ramadan
You never really know what to expect at a chai cafe open until 4 a.m. on a busier-than-usual street in suburban Lombard during Ramadan.
Review: New bilingual musical ‘Go Dog Go! — Ve Perro ¡Ve!’ has world premiere at Chicago Children’s Theatre
Chicago Children’s Theatre “Go Dog Go! — Ve Perro ¡Ve!” relies on colorful images, repetitive language and whimsical movement to portray a community of dogs at work and play.