Podcasts about reno lovison

The world premiere of “Neighborhood Watch” written by Rehana Lew Mirza and directed by Kaiser Ahmed at Jackalope Theatre is a humorous look at what can happen when curiosity leads to suspicion. Recommended. "There is a lot to enjoy in this sitcom style production that relies heavily on broad humor and predictable stereotypes." Podcast theater review by Reno Lovison includes some insightful historical information about the interesting Edgewater venue.

Chicago's Trap Door Theatre presentation of “Galileo,” stays close to the heart of Bertolt Brecht's script but is a revised challenging and thought-provoking interpretation. Fragments of the original dialogue featuring translation by Charles Laughton are there but the production has been reshaped and reimagined by director Max Truax into a postmodern avant-garde effort.This theater review by Reno Lovison includes information about the play, the performance, where to eat nearby and some information about the neighborhood.

Long term friendships can be complicated and messy. Honesty can be dangerous and revealing.  A fourteen-year friendship between three friends explodes over the purchase of an expensive modernist painting in ART, presented by Remy Bumppo at Wit Theatre in Chicago.Theater review podcast by Reno Lovison

Following on the heels of the success of The Beatles and Rolling Stones, another group of four working-class lads from the outskirts of London called The Kinks made their mark on the history of Rock and Roll. Their first big splash on both sides of the pond was “You Really Got Me” featuring an iconic, fuzzy, five chord guitar riff. This energetic jukebox musical, “Sunny Afternoon,” enjoying its North American premiere here in Chicago, is based on the story of the Kinks as told by lead singer and songster Ray Davies, filtered through the adept hand of playwright Joe Penhall. Theater review by Reno Lovison.

“Glassheart” is a modern-day reimagining of the well-known tale of Beauty and the Beast playing through February 23rd 2025 at CityLit Theater on Chicago's northside near Bryn Mawr and Sheridan Road. What are you willing to sacrifice to be the light in someone else's life? Are you able to look past the superficial and artificial barriers that cause us to disregard and reject those who may be deserving of affection?Review by Reno Lovison

Holidays have a unique way of punctuating our lives. Through this activity we assess alliances, trade information, and mark the passage of time.In The Long Christmas Dinner written by Thorton Wilder, presented by TUTA Theatre in Chicago we join an affluent Midwestern family, sometime in the not-too-distant past, at their Christmas table.  What is unusual is that, this is not just one dinner, it is a sequence of similar dinners seamlessly stitched together in a linear fashion, showing a progression of events that affect this family over multiple generations. 

Reno Lovison, Executive Producer at ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com comments on the documentary Time Passages by Chicago filmmaker Kyle Henry who tenderly reviews his relationship between himself and his mother, whose memory is slowly slipping away due to dementia.Looking at other people's lives is always interesting. We can't help but to compare our experiences to theirs perhaps in a quest to see if we ourselves are “normal.” - -  Are they the outliers, or are we? “Time Passages” recently screened at the 60th Annual Chicago Film Festival.

An aspiring African American actress, Vera Stark (Ashayla Calvin) works as a personal maid to fading 1930s movie star Gloria Mitchell (Caitlin Jemison), once known as “America's Little Sweetie-Pie.” The two have a close relationship and have a shared struggle to find success. However, due to race barriers and prejudices it is clearly more difficult for Stark than it is for Mitchell.Playing at the Den Theatre in Chicago. Review by Reno Lovison

Lyric Opera of Chicago expounds on Beethoven's message of freedom of expression in this captivating contemporary production of Fidelio. It's interesting to see how easily this 18th Century music transforms to modern times. It is and story of good triumphing over evil and most importantly a story of hope combined with the courage to speak truth to power and taking action to stand up to tyranny and oppression in order to right a wrong. Twenty-first century audiences will appreciate the portrayal of a strong female hero and the allusions to political oppression that continues to be perpetrated throughout the world. Podcast review by Reno Lovison for ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com

If you think you know something about Georgia O'Keeffe, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised.  Her styles at this time seems to have generally drifted away from her previous more colorful works and amorphous forms, and instead varied from monochromatic abstracts to more realistic sepia toned cityscapes reminiscent of Stieglitz' photos.  Georgia O'Keeffe: “My New Yorks” is at the Art Institute of Chicago through September 22, 2024.  For details visit  The Art Institute of Chicago (artic.edu)Podcast review by Reno Lovison.

Podcast theater review by Reno Lovison of Judgment Day - written by Rob Ulin, directed Moritz von Stuelpnagel, starring Jason Alexander at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through May 26, 2024.  Includes review of Offshore Rooftop Bar at Navy Pier.Bonus content: Rikki Lee Travolta interviews the creators of "Little Orphan Boy - The Musical at the annoyance theatre in Chicago. 

Jersey Boys currently on stage in Chicago features 30 musical numbers while walking us through the life and times of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons a New Jersey based rock and roll quartet that appealed largely to blue collar teens nationwide in the 1960s with songs like “Sherry” and “Walk Like A Man.”  Podcast theater review by Reno Lovison includes a short excerpt of an interview by Rikki Lee Travolta with co-directors Walter Stearns and Brenda Didier commenting on their love of the show and some specifics about actors Michael Metcalf and Adrian Aguilar. Jersey Boys is at the Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, through May 19, 2024.  For tickets and information visit mercurytheaterchicago.com or call (773) 360-7365.

Shortly after the end of the Civil War two former slaves ruminate on their experiences living and working within Monticello, the estate of former President Thomas Jefferson.The Reclamation of Madison Hemings by Charles Smith featuring Jon Hudson Odom and Manny Buckley is at the American Blues Theater, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago through March 24,2024. Listen to the review by Reno Lovison and find out about places to dine nearby. 

For a professional theater experience in Chicago this month you can't do much better than the Lyric opera production of West Side Story. This Leonard Bernstein / Stephen Sondheim musical deemed cutting edge and somewhat avantgarde when first introduced is now a classic.The story by Arthur Laurents is a rather faithful mid-century modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Rival teenage street gangs, the Sharks and Jets, battle in New York City streets to maintain what they feel is control of this small piece of Manhattan. Caught in the crossfire of this conflict are Tony (Ryan McCatan) and Maria (Kanisha Feliciano) two tragic lovers from opposite ends of the divide.Podcast theater review with commentary by Reno Lovison.

A walking architectural tour of the Chicago Old Town / Gold Coast Chicago area conducted by Reno Lovison can be used as a guide or simply enjoyed by anyone somewhat familiar with the area or looking to become more familiar. Included is the House of Glunz, Architectural Artifacts store, Pallette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, Ambassador Hotel, several schools, homes and more.

I had a little tongue in cheek melodramatic fun with this review/announcement of the world premiere hybrid radio drama, Orson Welles' Dracula onstage at the Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St., Chicago through September 25, 2022. Ticket information is available at glassappletheatre.com The The Glass Apple Theatre cast includes: Andrew Bosworth as Dracula . . . with Connor Brennan, Chris Jensen, Madeline Logan, Sam Martin, Katie O'Neill and Howard Raik.Note: Music and sound effects are the fabrication of podcast host and editor Reno Lovison and not that of the theater producers who likely have a much higher artistic standard.

Reno Lovison talks with master energy healer, actor, performer Richard Damien about his one man autobiographical stage production based on his book "A Monk in the World." Richard grew up in Chicago and reminisces about his experiences in the city as a young actor and his transformation to energy healer and intuitive life coach.

Mark and Sarah Mosley the co-directors of the Windy City Winds Chicago community orchestra share segments from a few of the band's recordings, talk with Reno Lovison about music and their life then enjoy a little Chicago music trivia.

As the USA prepares for a virtual Thanksgiving, Growing Older with Gusto host Gail Zugerman welcomes video animator and techie Reno Lovison to the show to discuss some ideas for how to spend thanksgiving during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Reno shares some ideas for how to engage your family even while apart and at the end find a link to Reno's cute COVID Thanksgiving Parody that combines over the river and through the woods with lyrics you could only imagine in 2020. Check out Reno at: https://chicagobroadcastingnetwork.com

In this popular Agatha Christie murder mystery five distinctly eccentric individuals have each booked their stay on the opening week of Monkswell Manor, a country guesthouse owned and operated by Mollie and Giles Ralston. Onstage now at the Court Theatre trough February 16, 2020. Review by Reno Lovison

Black Button Eyes Production of the Chicago premiere of “Whisper House” is a somewhat touching story of love and acceptance, with an unusual treatment and interesting musical score delivered by a competent cast . . . Theater Review by Reno Lovison.

Reno Lovison podcast review of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" by Andrew Lloyd Webber presented by Music Theater Works at the Cahn Auditorum in Evanston through December 31, 2019.

An upbeat holiday story that explores the meaning of family through the lives of five men and a baby boy in a small mining camp circa 1850s California. A podcast theater review by Reno Lovison.

This Chicago holiday production of Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” can be described as Theater in a Garden amid the tropical flora collection in the Lincoln Park Conservatory’s Show House Room. Theater review podcast by Reno Lovison.

It’s the 1940s and veteran detective Max Forthright is throwing a lavish party to celebrate the publication of his upcoming memoirs. Before long there is a shot and the discovery of a body causing the entire assemblage to turn to Max to identify the killer in “A Murder Most Novel.” A cleverly written and well-performed production at Nox Arca Theatre in Chicago through December 14th, 2019. Review by Reno Lovison

Before the TV and Internet, people looked to the theater for entertaining political commentary the equivalent of Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, or Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update. These three pithy well performed one-act plays presented by Artemisia Theatre as “The Suffrage Plays” provide insight through a good deal of levity and snarky repartee giving voice to the debate that one hundred years ago provided women with the right to vote. Review by Reno Lovison.

Reno Lovison,Joanne Schochat, and Connie Wilson give their overview and observations including film suggestions for the 55th Annual Chicago International Film Festival. Whether you intend to attend or not you can hear about soon to be released motion pictures and how to plan for this another film festivals.

Love, lust, and quest for power lead to despair and death in Giuseppe Verdi’s “Luisa Miller” at Lyric Opera Chicago. Review by Reno Lovison.

Music Theater Works presents the clever lyrics and memorable mid-century melodies in “Lerner and Loewe’s Greatest Hits” at Evanston’s Nichols Concert Hall. This trip down memory lane starts in the Highlands of Scotland, over the bumpy trails of the American West, through the streets of London, the salons of Paris, then ending up in the woods and palaces of historic old England. Review by Reno Lovison

Attorney Helena and Bob a petty thief are not exactly a perfect match, but find themselves thrown together out of desperation and convenience. When confronted with an opportunity to have a once-in-a-lifetime night of excess they take a chance that leads to an unforgettable “Midsummer” romance. Review by Reno Lovison.

“There’s a whole lot of rhythm goin’ round” in this energetic journey through the history of funk aboard the “Mothership.” This show is something of a “Love Rollercoaster” but I say “Let’s Groove.” Chicago theater review by Reno Lovison.

Theater review by Reno Lovison of an absurdist black comedy “The Memo” written by Vaclav Havel performed by Organic Theater Company in Chicago.

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents the energetic pop-concert musical “Six” by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss featuring the story of the six wives of the notorious King Henry VIII. Theater review by Reno Lovison. NOTE: This play has been extended to August 4, 2019.

A theater review by Reno Lovison of the world premiere of “The Adventures of Augie March” playing at Court Theatre, in Chicago through June 9, 2019.

A podcast review of “The Undeniable Sound of Right Now” at the Raven Theatre in Edgewater in Chicago. Highly Recommend by Reno Lovison

City Lit Theater in Chicago endstheir 39th theatrical season with “Two Days in Court: A Double-Header of Classic One Acts." “The Devil and Daniel Webster” by Stephen Vincent Benet, and the farcical Gilbert & Sullivan operetta “Trial by Jury.” Listen to a description and of these interesting plays and a review by Reno Lovison. Photo by Steve Graue

This podcast review by Reno Lovison is of the musical version of the of “A Bronx Tale” that includes music by Alan Menken and Lyrics by Glenn Slater and is a very successful adaptation appearing at The Nederlander Theater in Chicago as part of the National Touring Company.

“Photograph 51” written by Anna Ziegler and Directed by Vanessa Stalling at the Court Theatre, Chicago is a snapshot of the life of chemist Rosalind Franklin who had gone virtually un-credited for her contribution to the discovery revealing the structure of DNA to be a double helix. Theater review by Reno Lovison. (Photo credit Brosilow)

“Something Wonderful Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution” book by Todd Purdum. Reno Lovison theater reviewer and executive producer at ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com provides a book review with a Chicago spin as well as his personal connection to the works for Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Reno Lovison of ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com and Jodie Jacobs of ChicagoTheaterandArts.com discuss their 2018 Chicago theater experiences.

Reno Lovison of ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com and Jodie Jacobs of ChicagoTheaterandArts.com have a year-end review of the 2018 Chicago theater scene including what they found to be intelligent and thought-provoking as well as simply entertaining.

This popular play by Will Kern is comprised of a number of vignettes all taking place within the confines of a cab trolling the streets of Chicago during an evening leading up to the Christmas holiday. There are highs and lows, happiness and sadness, violence and love. Some people are in good cheer, others not so much. Through each experience, the stoic cabbie (in this case played by Regina Linn) absorbs the emotional impact of each encounter. Review by Reno Lovison. To read more reviews visit http://chicagotheaterandarts.com To listen to reviews and find more podcasts and videos related to Chicago visit http://chicagobroadcastingnetwork.com

At its core, this is a comedic drawing room mystery, but it is also a thought-provoking exploration of humanity through concepts of truth, chaos versus order, discovery and rediscovery, the meaning of time, and our desire to improve on an already perfect universe. Performances at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago runs through December 16, 2018. Review by Reno Lovison for ChicagoTheaterandArts.com and ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com

Manual Cinema’s homage to the 100th anniversary of Mary Shelley's gothic classic “Frankenstein” is a singular theatrical experience that mixes live action, silhouettes, puppets, shadow puppetry, masks, video, slide projection and all manner of theatrical techniques, ancient and modern to create a captivating monochromatic video mash-up. At the Court Theater on the campus of the University of Chicago through December 2, 2018. Review by Reno Lovison for ChicagoTheaterandArts.com and ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com

Firebrand Theatre's production of “Caroline, or Change” playing at the Den Theater in Chicago is an emotionally charged story about the power of money and fear of change. Podcast by Reno Lovison, Executive Producer at ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com and reviewer for ChicagoTheaterandArts.com Photo credit: Front, Rashada Dawan, Back left to right Emma Sipora Tyler and Tyler Symone. (Photo by Marisa KM)

A quest for success, what is legal, what is fair and ultimately, what is right and what is wrong. Real estate developer Harmond Wilks who has aspirations of becoming mayor finds himself at odds with his wife and his business partner after encountering a couple of guys from his old neighborhood who bring him closer to his own history and the roots of his community. Great theater skillfully written by August Wilson and produced by the Court Theatre on the campus of the University of Chicago in Hyde Park. Podcast by Reno Lovison, Executive Producer at ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com and reviewer for ChicagoTheaterandArts.com

The “Taste of Polonia” mega-event held over the Labor Day weekend at the Copernicus Center on Milwaukee Avenue in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago is an annual ritual gathering of the area’s Polish diaspora. Featuring food and entertainment by Gentlemen of Leisure, Andrzej Rosiewicz, and pianists Pawel Checinski and Piotr Pawlak. Also films “The Fourth Partition" and Polish language indie cinema costume drama,”W SŁUŻBIE OJCZYŹNIE I NAUCE” a short episode in the life of Maria Skłodowska-Curie. *Correction: I said my "mother's grandparents" and I meant to say "my mother's parents" my grandparents. Review by Reno Lovison for ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com

Reno Lovison of Reno Lovison Marketing, author of "Turn Your Business Card Into Business" speaks with Jeff Williams of Bizstarters who specializes in assisting individuals interested in starting a business over the age of 50. In this episode of Jeff's podcast "Running a Great Business After 50" the two speak about using face-to-face networking to expand your sphere of influence and grow your business. Also the challenges small business owners face managing resources; using social media to stay top of mind as well as the importance of understanding the overall marketing objective when making a good promotional business video.

Self publishing has put the decision of whether a book is published into the hands of the author. Similarly media distribution options such as Youtube, digital TV and video-podcasting give authors and other content creator the ability to self broadcast. Take control of your message. Audio article written and narrated by Reno Lovison, Executive Producer at AuthorsBroadcast.com

Karen Owoc - While food fuels your muscles, it also feeds your feelings. When eating is triggered by an emotion rather than physiological hunger, it's known as 'emotional eating'. It comes at a cost to your health and here are some of the causes, dangers and solutions. Congressman BillFlores - represents the 17th Congressional District of Texas which covers portions of Central Texas from Bryan/College Station to Waco to just south of Fort Worth. Flores serves on the House Budget, Natural Resources and Veterans' Affairs Committees. Reno Lovison - is the owner of Reno Lovison Marketing in Chicago specializing in the use of online video for business marketing. AuthorsBroadCast.com   Jay Leopardi - considered by many as a lifestyle and pop culture branding expert, who specializes in the growth and development of brands. Jay's skills range from search monopolization to new business funding techniques. Some of his entrepreneurial endeavors include product placement, licensing and integration as well as celebrity endorsements.http://www.whosbig.com/

Marketing consultant and author, Reno Lovison, tells you how to turn your business card into business. To learn more about Reno’s services and to buy his book entitled, Turn Your Business Card Into Business, visit his website at www.businesscardtobusiness.com.

Marketing consultant and author, Reno Lovison, tells you how to turn your business card into business. To learn more about Reno’s services and to buy his book entitled, Turn Your Business Card Into Business, visit his website at www.businesscardtobusiness.com.