Suzanne Magnuson – Splash Magazines

Hand To God Will Push Your Buttons at the Copley Theatre

June 2, 2022 Suzanne Magnuson 0

The Paramount’s latest Bold Series production at the Copley Theatre in Aurora is an absolute tour de force by its five-person cast. It is worth attending just to see these actors do their stuff. There […]

Rock of Ages is a Ridiculous Good Time at the Paramount

April 24, 2022 Suzanne Magnuson 0

When you walk into a show and see a live band on stage, you know something good is going to happen. And the very first thing you see at Paramount’s Rock of Ages is the […]

The King and I Shines at the Drury Lane

April 8, 2022 Suzanne Magnuson 1

I have to admit I was somewhat shocked when I entered the theatre to find a truly old-fashioned Proscenium and Curtain instead of the Drury Lane’s elaborate set designs for this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. […]

A New Era in Culinary Excitement at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa – Interview

April 3, 2022 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Chef Nelly Buleje Takes the Helm as Director of Food and Beverage The AAA Four-diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa just announced that Executive Chef Nelly Buleje has been promoted to director of food and […]

Sweat at the Copley Theatre in Aurora – A Bold New Direction

March 20, 2022 Suzanne Magnuson 0

On Wednesday night I was privileged to attend the premiere of the Paramount’s new “Bold” Series of plays. This isn’t the usual family-friendly fare you expect to see at the larger theatre across the street. […]

Tosca at the Lyric Opera

March 15, 2022 Suzanne Magnuson 0

If the question is “should I go see Tosca” the answer is always yes. The beloved story of the revolutionary artist, emotional diva and corrupt, rapist police chief is the fifth most-performed opera in the […]

Finds for Wine Lovers at the IHA Inspired Home Show 2022

March 7, 2022 Suzanne Magnuson 0

New products and great finds for wine lovers at the IHA Inspired Home Show 2022 […]

A Lackluster Evita at the Drury Lane

February 4, 2022 Suzanne Magnuson 1

Having seen many fine productions there, I had high hopes that Drury Lane would find a way to do something really interesting with this big musical on its small stage. So I came to Evita, […]

Clean Design Home™ x Martex’s Innovator Robin Wilson Envisions an Allergy-Free Lifestyle – Q&A

December 8, 2021 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Hitting the shelves at Macy’s on January 2, 2022, Designer Robin Wilson’s new line of home textiles in partnership with Martex is aimed at providing relief for allergy sufferers while maintaining a sleek and calming […]

A High-Spirited Cinderella Charms at the Paramount

November 23, 2021 Suzanne Magnuson 0

It’s time for a family-friendly Christmas musical at the Paramount. This year, they are producing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, which is a mess of a show. Created specifically for television in 1957 to star Julie […]