Michele Traina and Divorce Diaries provided an evening of laughs Saturday night at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago. The packed house enjoyed Michele’s tales from her divorce and subsequent dating life, mixed with stories about her New Jersey Italian family.
Already an established performer, Michele turned her divorce into a one-woman show as a way of “healing through humor.” That’s a clever slogan for the production but, more importantly, the way she lives her life. Michele is a positive person, and her show reflects that.
Divorce Diaries is pure entertainment. Refreshingly honest, Michele exposes her life and explores her emotions, healing herself and hopefully others in the process. Despite divorce being a featured topic, her humor is light-hearted. She also isn’t shy about poking at herself a bit, too.
With Divorce Diaries already a television show in development, this night was also recorded for an Amazon Prime special. My entertainer friend David Vox Mullen is the show’s producer and also served as the night’s emcee.
Prior to the show, I chatted backstage with Michele, David and Alydar Skyy, a writer on the Divorce Diaries television show. I recently met Alydar at another comedy show featuring David. With this hilarious trio, the show has a lot of promise.
Alydar greeted the crowd to start the night. David followed with a short but highly entertaining set. Like a ball of energy, Michele took the stage and dove into her act.
As Michele wove through stories, I never felt like I was in a comedy club. I’m sure it was honed and well-rehearsed, but it always felt like Michele was sitting across the table regaling me with funny stories of her life. She reminded me of my Italian cousins at family gatherings.
Last week, I Zoom-interviewed Michele and then watched some clips online. I knew Michele was talented and funny, but her live show took it to another level.
Michele has more stops on her Divorce Diaries tour, including New York, New Jersey and a late-year return to the Chicago area. I look forward to watching her Amazon Prime special and following the progress of the television show.
— John Wroblewski, online writer
Read This Next
Introducing
FX Excursions
FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
#globility
Insta FeedDaily
Nov 21, 2024Hotel Saint Augustine to Open in Houston’s Museum District Neighborhood
Hotel Saint Augustine, expected to open in Houston this December, is a design-savvy boutique hotel from Austin-based hospitality group Bunkhouse.
Sponsored Content
Pick Your Paradise: Experience Bali at 3 Incredible Hotels
Bali is a name synonymous with island bliss. But there is more than just one side to this incredible place. Get a sense for the variety of experiences Bali offers by learning about three hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with distinctive opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card, earn points for free nights at each of these properties.
November 2024
Nov 21, 2024Immerse in an Invigorating Thermal Journey at Scandinave Spa Whistler
The glittering green pines and burst of jasmine lake beyond almost made me forget about the aches in my legs that slowly developed after the promised hour-long hike ran into the third hour. And, oh, there were my hips, showing up to remind me I was no longer in my 20s. I didn’t mind, though, because the vision that surrounded me during our guided walk through Garibaldi Park to Cheakamus Lake in Whistler, British Columbia, with Mountain Skills Academy and Adventures proved worthy of a thousand postcards.
Daily
Nov 21, 20245 Can’t-Miss Black Friday, Cyber Monday Hotel Deals
Plan to shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Add these deals from hotels around the country to your shopping list.
Sponsored Content
Extraordinary Egypt
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME JOURNEY INTO THE ANCIENT WORLD OF THE PHARAOHS
Daily
Nov 21, 2024Belmond Unveils First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales
The first luxury sleeper train officially debuts in England and Wales next July thanks to the new Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train. This pioneering train seamlessly blends timeless rail heritage with contemporary British cuisine, culture and style. Guests will enjoy fine-dining experiences designed by Chef Simon Rogan and an on-board wellness suite offering therapies to relax and revive.
Château des Fleurs Review
eFlyer Reviews
Nov 20, 2024Save Up to 50 Percent Off HX Expeditions
eFlyer Deals
Nov 20, 2024eFlyer Deals
Nov 20, 2024Xanterra Launches Thankful for Travel Sale
Xanterra Travel Collection’s Thankful for Travel Sale is finally here! This travel company’s sale, through Dec. 2, offers the biggest savings on national park stays, yacht-style cruises, historic train rides, legendary resorts, and walking and biking tours.
Sponsored Content
United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD
Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.
eFlyer News
Nov 20, 2024Orient Express Reveals World’s Largest Sailing Yacht
Orient Express just unveiled the design of its first yacht and the world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian. Set to hit the waves in summer 2026, this yacht will sail across the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean.
ShareThis