Kris Vire
@krisvire.bsky.social
Arts + culture writer guy for hire. Native Arkansan, naturalized Chicagoan. Rhymes with fire.
An hourlong wait at the Broadway Armory, but it’s done.
October 29, 2024 at 11:04 PM
An hourlong wait at the Broadway Armory, but it’s done.
Tonight’s first-time viewing. She earned that Oscar.
October 20, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Tonight’s first-time viewing. She earned that Oscar.
Today a group of friends put on a “cronening” ceremony on the beach to mark one of my oldest and dearest’s welcome transition into menopause.
I have some pretty great friends.
I have some pretty great friends.
October 7, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Today a group of friends put on a “cronening” ceremony on the beach to mark one of my oldest and dearest’s welcome transition into menopause.
I have some pretty great friends.
I have some pretty great friends.
Rumour has it this is a good one.
September 21, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Rumour has it this is a good one.
Gosh I love print media.
September 17, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Gosh I love print media.
Oh, so Riot Fest was jerking everyone around this whole time? Shocking.
August 14, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Oh, so Riot Fest was jerking everyone around this whole time? Shocking.
Chicago’s getting its own production of Titaníque. 2025 looking better and better
July 22, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Chicago’s getting its own production of Titaníque. 2025 looking better and better
[Tim-Robinson-hot-dog-suit-meme]
July 12, 2024 at 4:02 AM
[Tim-Robinson-hot-dog-suit-meme]
I see the ed board that endorsed Gary Johnson is back with another totally serious demand
June 28, 2024 at 2:05 PM
I see the ed board that endorsed Gary Johnson is back with another totally serious demand
Watched “Luca” tonight for the first time. Did not find it lacking in “clear mass appeal.”
June 21, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Watched “Luca” tonight for the first time. Did not find it lacking in “clear mass appeal.”
Pride at the Park night on the South Side, White Sox vs. Astros
June 19, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Pride at the Park night on the South Side, White Sox vs. Astros
Caught the pre-Broadway opening of “Death Becomes Her” this evening—it’s a lot of fun. Changes from the film are smart, and Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Chris Sieber are killing it. I’m afraid Michelle Williams is a bit out of her depth in the Isabella role, but still, it’s a good time.
May 20, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Caught the pre-Broadway opening of “Death Becomes Her” this evening—it’s a lot of fun. Changes from the film are smart, and Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Chris Sieber are killing it. I’m afraid Michelle Williams is a bit out of her depth in the Isabella role, but still, it’s a good time.
Looking forward to Chicago ignoring the addition of Ken Griffin’s name to the MSI just as stubbornly as we’ve ignored Willis Tower
May 14, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Looking forward to Chicago ignoring the addition of Ken Griffin’s name to the MSI just as stubbornly as we’ve ignored Willis Tower
The touring production of “Company” is playing my hometown this week and multiple high school friends are posting on FB about how much they hate Sondheim???
February 23, 2024 at 7:36 PM
The touring production of “Company” is playing my hometown this week and multiple high school friends are posting on FB about how much they hate Sondheim???
I think MLB’s ticketing site actually manages to be worse than Ticketmaster, but anyway
February 23, 2024 at 6:58 PM
I think MLB’s ticketing site actually manages to be worse than Ticketmaster, but anyway
At this point I just picture the Trib editorial board gazing moonily at framed portraits of Paul Vallas and Ken Griffin before it sits down to write this stuff
February 15, 2024 at 11:14 PM
At this point I just picture the Trib editorial board gazing moonily at framed portraits of Paul Vallas and Ken Griffin before it sits down to write this stuff
Really enjoyed Illinoise at Chicago Shakes. Choreographer Justin Peck and playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury turn Sufjan Stevens’ concept album into a moving contemporary dance-theater piece, with a Canterbury Tales–style framing device (maybe about the healing power of storytelling?). Cool & lovely.
February 4, 2024 at 3:44 AM
Really enjoyed Illinoise at Chicago Shakes. Choreographer Justin Peck and playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury turn Sufjan Stevens’ concept album into a moving contemporary dance-theater piece, with a Canterbury Tales–style framing device (maybe about the healing power of storytelling?). Cool & lovely.
Good thing I’m honoring the Trib union’s strike today so I can’t confirm what this shit is about
February 1, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Good thing I’m honoring the Trib union’s strike today so I can’t confirm what this shit is about
Using only a restaurant, tell us where you went to college.
November 29, 2023 at 1:54 AM
Using only a restaurant, tell us where you went to college.
Ah yes, “Broadway aspirations,” the magic words to get a 1,000-word-plus theater feature in the Chicago Tribune
November 17, 2023 at 10:18 PM
Ah yes, “Broadway aspirations,” the magic words to get a 1,000-word-plus theater feature in the Chicago Tribune
Tell us a perfect album that came out when you were sixteen
November 7, 2023 at 10:19 PM
Tell us a perfect album that came out when you were sixteen