Despite its many virtues and ambitious grand-scale staging, strong voices, daring swordplay, flamenco gypsy dances, lavish costumes, a tale of bitter sibling rivalry, political oppression and romance, plus the rousing music of the Gipsy Kings (including the irresistible “Bamboleo”) this take on the “Zorro” story needs work.
Evanston SPACE s Out of Space concert series hits this weekend with Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, Lucinda Williams and Buddy Guy; The Revivalists bring their fiery rock to Ravinia; the 41st Annual Festival of the Arts pops up in Libertyville; and much more.
What is love? What to do? If you're looking for something cultural and Chicago to do for Valentine's Day, we have a list of what to livestream plus an in-person live option.