Thanks to all of you who came out to support Ravinia, 2006 was the most successful year for Ravinia to date. Ravinia broke its own attendence records, attracting more than 634,000 visitors in 2006 alone. The goal for Full House was also exceeded by 10 percent than what Ravinia officials expected. The goal was to increase audience members for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 70 percent to 73 percent, but instead increased it to 83 percent. Thanks in part to the premier of Gypsy, Bach’s Brandengerg concertos and multiple nights of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Ravinia succeeded more than they thought imaginable. Hopefully next year will be even more successful as Ravinia continues to announce 2007 highlights.

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This is the last week that Ravinia goers can make it out to Ravinia and be able to catch a show in action.
The Music Theatre Workshop presents “The Princess and the Black-eyed Pea” on Thursday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Hans Christian Andersen tale is being retold through Lillias White, in a soulful rendition, as her Ravinia debut. A lot of hype has been following this, especially due to White’s 1997 performance in The Life on Broadway, in which she earned the prestigious “Quadruple Crown”. The Crown consists of the Tony, Drama Desk, Peoples Choice and Outer Critics Awards. This is the last Ravinia performance of the year, so be sure to come out and catch it.

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Tonight is the night that many Ravinia-goers have been waiting for. It’s not everyday you get to see Lyle Lovett in concert, especially at Ravinia. Come on, who wouldn’t enjoy watching and listening to Julia Roberts former fling? Lovett is a four-time Grammy winner who has made a recent crossover from country to pop. People really enjoy his music, although I’m not quite sure if I’ve even heard any new music from him. But that’s all the more reason to go and check it out. Lawn tickets are still available for $15. The show starts at 8 p.m. and includes his large band. This should make for a great Friday night event, so be sure to go!

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