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Archive: April 07, 2008

Tracy Letts wins Pulitzer!



Move over John Malkovich and Gary Sinise, there's another Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member making theatrical waves: Tracy Letts. Steppenwolf annouced Monday that the actor and playwright, an ensemble member since 2002, was awarded the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his darkly comic family drama "August: Osage County."

"August" opened in Chicago in June 2007 to critical acclaim and racked up eight Jeff Award nomiations (winning six, including best production, play). The show opened at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway in December '07 with most of the Chicago cast intact--including the playwright's late father Dennis Letts--and will move to the Music Box Theatre on Broadway at the end of April.
 
See Letts' new play "Superior Donuts" at Steppenwolf Theatre from June 19-Aug. 17. Tickets go on sale April 10.
 
Read our review of "August" on Broadway:

http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/article/review-steppenwolfs-august-on/264852/content

 

Categories: Rebecca Palmore Theater
April 07, 2008 1:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Box office blog: Clooney fumbles



George Clooney is undoubtedly one of the world's biggest movie stars, but he's not always a winner at the box office. His pleasant, football-related screwball comedy, "Leatherheads," brought in only $13.5 million over the weekend, placing second behind "21," which earned another $15.1 million to top the box office for the second consecutive week. (If only the film itself were as intriguing as its card counting subject matter.) The cheesy family flick "Nim's Island" was hot on "Leatherheads"' heels, placing third with $13.3 million. Proving not all horror movies are box office gold, "The Ruins," which is actually better than recent junk like "One Missed Call" and "Shutter," made $7.8 million to land at No. 5.

Why doesn't Clooney's star power translate to box office numbers? What did you think of "21"?

Categories: Matt Pais Movies
April 07, 2008 9:08 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Loving the Lolla lineup

Yes, Lollapalooza tickets are pretty pricey this year ($190 now, with prices rising to $205). But guess what: It's worth it.

The lineup has finally been confirmed, and there are plenty of bands to be excited about. From (previously rumored) headliners Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine and Nine Inch Nails to up-and-comers like Battles, Yeasayer and Bang Camaro, the fest (Aug. 1-3) is sure to please long-time fans and make new fans of newer bands. Chicago is also decently represented between headliners like Kanye West and Wilco and local buzzworthy acts like Office, Kid Sister and Cool Kids.

Other highlights: brilliant New York indie rockers The National, the nostalgic rock of Dr. Dog, the worldly sounds of Amadou and Mariam. What about you?

Complete lineup: http://chicago.metromix.com/music/rock/lollapalooza-2008-grant-park-museums/329471/content

See photos of this year's acts: http://chicago.metromix.com/music/photogallery/lollapalooza-2008-lineup/367959/content



 

Categories: Events Matt Pais Music
April 07, 2008 9:05 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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