There are some people out there (you know who you are) who refer to me as “Ravinia Bob.” Over time, this nickname was been truncated to “RivB,” and eventually “Riv2theB.” Why? Because I’ve made some lifelong friends over the years attending many events at the Highland Park concert venue — particularly during the summer of… Read More Ravinia Bob returns: LuPone, Callaway and more planned for Ravinia 2012
Sisters Liz (left) and Ann Hampton Callaway share some musical memories. [photo credit: Broadwayworld.com] I remember as a kid riding in the back seat of my parents’ mini van with my older sister on the way to Grandma B’s. One thing we did to pass the time was hold pinching contests. I can’t recall who… Read More Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway in ‘Baby Boom’
There are some performers who, when faced with two shows in a single evening, hole themselves up in their dressing room to recharge between performances. And then there’s Ann Hampton Callaway, who, after singing her heart out for 1.5 hours to a sold-out crowd, casually strolls into the handsome Mayne Stage lobby and sits in… Read More Ann Hampton Callaway opens Mayne Stage with style
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