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Review: ‘Sunny Afternoon’ at Chicago Shakespeare chases the soul of Ray Davies and The Kinks
This jukebox music plays tribute to the great British Invasion band, now in its North American debut in Chicago. The cast is ...
Daily Herald9d
Raw rock: CST’s ‘Sunny Afternoon’ affirms Ray Davies’ genius, Kinks’ enduring influence
Sunny Afternoon” — 3 stars The folks at Chicago Shakespeare Theater are nothing if not considerate. On opening night of ...
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At Chicago Shakespeare, a Rousing ‘Sunny Afternoon’ Brings the Volume — and Tender Touch — of Ray Davies and the Kinks: Review
Sunny Afternoon” tells the tuneful tale of the brothers Davies, Ray and Dave – bandleader and founder of The Kinks. They ...
‘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.” ...
‘Sunny Afternoon’ a powerhouse celebration of The Kinks
The jukebox musical delivers a white-hot musical take on one of the most iconic and influential rock 'n' roll bands of all ...
'Sunny Afternoon' at Chicago Shakespeare Theater tells story of The Kinks in dynamic fashion
"Sunny Afternoon" is a dynamic show about the band now on-stage at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. It's getting rave reviews ...
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New musical ‘Sunny Afternoon’ tells the chaotic story of Ray Davies and the Kinks
CHICAGO — “There was the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Kinks,” says Arnold Engelman, the New York producer who has been pursuing the story of the last band on that list for ...
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'Sunny Afternoon': Chicago Shakespeare does The Kinks
Before seeing the North American premiere of “Sunny Afternoon” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, I didn't know much about the ...