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Largest theater site east of Broadway. With a team of ten writers, we review over 500 productions a year, plus numerous articles and videos.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 2140 )
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Review: Ann (Broadway in Chicago)
There can never be enough shows about successful, professional women who stoop to conquer. In Ann: An Affectionate Portrait of Ann Richards, Holland Taylor... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Five Flights (Immediate Theatre)
Five Flights Written by Adam Bock Directed by Peter Cieply at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $18-$28 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Nutcracker (House Theatre of Chicago)
The Nutcracker Music/Lyrics by Kevin O’Donnell, Jake Minton Book by Phillip C. Kapperich, Jake Minton Directed by Tommy Rapley at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Read more
Posted on 17 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Let My People Come (Street Tempo Theatre)
Let My People Come Written by Earl Wilson, Jr. Directed by Brian Posen at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Dec 31 | tickets: $28 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Goodman Theatre’s New Stages: Ask Aunt Susan
The final offering in the 2011 New Stages Amplified, *Ask Aunt Susan* tells the story of a popular advice blogger, Susan, that's reall a dude! An interesting... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Red Light Winter (Mary-Arrchie Theatre)
Red Light Winter Written by Adam Rapp Directed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia at Angel Island Theatre, 735 W. Sheridan (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $18 | more info... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Reservoir Dogs (Roundhouse Productions)
Reservoir Dogs Original words by Quentin Tarantino Adapted for stage by Roundhouse Prod. Directed by Cody Evans at The Think Tank, 1770 W. Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: An Interrogation Primer (Side Project Theatre)
An Interrogation Primer Written by Michael Nowacki Directed by Eric Ziegenhagen Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis (map) thru Dec 17 | tickets: $5-$15 | more... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Cities of Light (Piven Theatre)
Cities of Light Written by Rebecca Joy Fletcher Directed by Marti Lyons at Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston (map) thru Dec 11 | tickets: $25-$30 | more info Chec... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Bright New Boise (LiveWire Chicago)
A Bright New Boise Written by Samuel D. Hunter Directed by Joshua Aaron Weinstein Greenhouse Theater Ctr, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 17 | tickets: $15-$20... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Maestro, The Art of Leonard Bernstein (Royal George Theatre)
Hershey Felder’s take on Leonard Bernstein is little short of magnificent. It’s not just that Felder is a musician of exquisite technique and powerful... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Space Wars: The Panto! (Piccolo Theatre)
Space Wars: The Panto! Written by Jessica Puller Directed by Nicole Keating Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main, Evanston (map) thru Dec 17 | tickets: $15-$25 | more... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Improv Gladiators (The Cornservatory)
Improv Gladiators at The Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 3 | tickets: $12 | more info Check for half-price tickets Read entire review No two night... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Assisted Living (Profiles Theatre)
Assisted Living Written by Deirdre O’Connor Directed by Joe Jahraus at The Second Stage, 3408 N. Sheffield (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $35-$40 | more info Chec... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Twentyone (Side Project Theatre)
twentyone Written by Brett Neveu Directed by Brant Russell Side Project Theatre, 1439 N. Jarvis (map) thru Dec 13 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for half-pric... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Our Leading Lady (Project 891 Theatre)
Our Leading Lady Written by Charles Busch Directed by Michael Rashid at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr (map) thru Dec 4 | tickets: $20 | more info Check fo... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Boris Godunov (Lyric Opera of Chicago)
Boris Godunov Composed by Modest Mussorgsky Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive (map) thru Nov 29 | tickets: $49-$254 | more inf... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Rock of Ages (Broadway in Chicago)
Rock of Ages Written by Chris D’Arienzo Directed by Kristin Hanggi at Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph (map) thru Nov 13 | tickets: $18-$90 | more info Check fo... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: All the Girls Love Bobby Kennedy (Point of Contention)
All the Girls Love Bobby Kennedy Written by Kristen Palmer Directed by Rachel Staelens at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston (map) thru Nov 20 | tickets: $15 | more... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Steppenwolf Theatre’s First Look Repertory: Want
Want Written by Zayd Dohrn Directed by Kimberly Senior Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted (map) thru Nov 20 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA