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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: The Rainmaker (Boho Theatre)
The Rainmaker Written by N. Richard Nash Directed by Stephen M. Genovese at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru May 6 | tickets: $20-$25 | more info Check... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Doubt (AstonRep Theatre)
While the opening night performance had its share of muddled lines, that barely distracted from the engrossing story and characters. The only certainty is that... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Rick Bayless in Cascabel (Lookingglass Theatre)
Rick Bayless in Cascabel Written by Heidi Stillman, Tony Hernandez and Rick Bayless Directed by Heidi Stillman and Tony Hernandez Lookingglass Thtr, 821 N.... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: As You Like It (Strangeloop Theatre)
As You Like It (A New Adaptation) Written by William Shakespeare Adapted by Letitia Guilland Directed by Brad Gunter at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Read more
Posted on 08 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Tunnel Rat (Genesis Theatrical Productions)
Tunnel Rat Written by Neil Cole Directed by Brian LeTraunik National Pastime Thtr, 941 W. Lawrence (map) thru April 29| tickets: $15-$25 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Tunnel Rat (Genesis Theatricals)
Tunnel Rat Written by Neil Cole Directed by Brian LeTraunik National Pastime Thtr, 941 W. Lawrence (map) thru April 29| tickets: $15-$25 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Chesapeake (Remy Bumppo Theatre)
Chesapeake Written by Lee Blessing Directed by Shawn Douglass Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru April 29 | tickets: $30-$40 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Trash (Babes With Blades)
Trash Written by Arthur M. Jolly Directed by Delia Ford at The Side Project, 1439 W. Jarvis (map) thru May 5 | tickets: $12-$20 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Sweetest Swing in Baseball (Step Up Productions)
The Sweetest Swing in Baseball Written by Rebecca Gilman Directed by Audrey Francis Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru April 22 | tickets: $25-$32 ... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: L-VIS Live! (Victory Gardens Theater)
L-VIS LIVE! Written and Performed by Kevin Coval Directed by Jess McLeod VG Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln (map) thru April 15 | tickets: $20 | more info... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Pippin (Music Theatre Company)
Pippin Music/Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Roger O. Hirson Directed by Jessica Redish Karger Center, 1850 Green Bay Road (map) thru May 6 | tickets: $40 |... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Gospels of Childhood Triptych (Teatr ZAR)
The Gospels of Childhood Triptych Written by Teatr ZAR Directed by Jaroslaw Fret at MCA Stage, 220 E. Chicago Ave. (map) thru April 1 | tickets: $28-$35 | more... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Fucking A (Urban Theater Chicago)
Fucking A Written by Suzan-Lori Parks Directed by Richard Perez Uptown Hull House, 4520 N. Beacon (map) thru April 15 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Last Duck (Jackalope Theatre)
The Last Duck Written by Lucas Neff Directed by Marti Lyons Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N. Western (map) thru Apr 15 | tickets: $15 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Tom Jones (Polarity Ensemble)
Tom Jones Written by Henry Fielding Adapted by David Hammond Directed by Maggie Speer at Josephinum Academy, 1500 N. Bell (map) thru April 29 | tickets:... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Absolute Hell (The Gift Theatre)
It’s a rare treat to see a true ensemble piece with strong character development and intelligent dialogue, and rarer to see one as superb as *Absolute Hell*. Th... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Freud’s Last Session (Mercury Theater)
Freud’s Last Session Written by Mark St. Germain Directed by Tyler Marchant at Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport (map) thru June 3 | tickets: $45-$55 | more... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed (Lifeline Theatre)
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed Adapted by Robert Kauzlaric, Music by Paul Gilvary Directed by Paul S. Holmquist at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Read more
Posted on 27 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Giver (Adventure Stage Chicago)
The Giver Adapted by Eric Coble Based on novel by Lois Lowry Directed by Brian Bell at Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble (map) thru April 26 | tickets: $12-$20 |... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Moon for the Misbegotten (Seanachai Theatre)
A Moon for the Misbegotten Written by Eugene O’Neill Directed by Kevin Theis Irish American Heritage Ctr, 4626 N. Knox (map) thru April 29 | tickets: $24-$28 |... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA