2's Got Your Ticket: 'Mr. Dickens' Hat'
The production is original and enchanting as it tips its hat to the author whose name is synonymous with Christmas to so many.
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The production is original and enchanting as it tips its hat to the author whose name is synonymous with Christmas to so many.
This year marks the Goodman Theatre's 44th annual production of "A Christmas Carol."
2's Got Your Ticket and this week entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole learns how a pair of actors, starring in separate shows on opposite sides of town, are keeping it all together.
"Figuring out how to be funny while giving enough distance and perspective on the things that are still hurting us has been a real adventure."
"We are going to stay open and we are going to have an extraordinary experience together in the theater. Again."
A heartwarming comedy with a feminist undertone, the play tells the story of a group of young Texas women in the 70's who decide to form an all-female mariachi band.
"I feel very lucky to be a part of it. It feels like winning the lottery."
Arts and entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole takes a look at two productions whose creatives say their shows are the perfect fit for where we find ourselves at this moment in time, but each for a different reason.
After more than 30 years as a television journalist, Friday was Vince Gersoles last day on the air at CBS 2.
A strongly-worded letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot claims to represent the fear of tens of thousands of Chicago high-rise residents following the looting this past weekend.
"When we saw the destruction from the storm, we said this is our opportunity to make a difference. We had people come from the South Side, West side, all over just to help."
"It's like seeing your backyard get trashed. Ultimately we had to do something to help out."
"I understand people are in fear, but by us not saying something, to me, that allows these people to run rampant."
"It's ridiculous. You have to be by your phone. And if you are not by your phone, you have to register for another phone call."
"It's sort of a recipe for disaster."
"You just don't know, from day to day, what to do."
A Chicago police officer has been shot, and is being taken to a hospital Thursday morning.
A traveling tent revival has the City of Des Plaines taking action amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"We have preserved a lot of the work on the building."
Over four months into the pandemic, CBS 2 is learning it's often taking longer to get COVID-19 test results than it was just weeks ago.
They won't be playing in masks, but they are required at all other times. Dugout seating is distanced by blue tape exes and players are asked to stay away from bars, restaurants and even their families.
"I wouldn't wish that on any body."
"We brought our wipes, hand sanitizers. We got our water bottles."
"I'd say a lot of student groups are struggling (but) I am comfortable with it for now."
