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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: Camino Real (Goodman Theatre)
With Rebecca Ringst’s gorgeous Babylon-in-Neon set , *Camino Real* looks stunning. Conventional it is not. If you’re looking for a three-act... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Light in the Piazza (Theo Ubique Theatre)
The Light in the Piazza Written by Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas Directed by Fred Anzevino and Brenda Didier at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Seven Points for Love / Voices in the Dark (Fury Theater)
From tug-at-your-heart romance to unsettling horror, Fury Theater's production is an eye-opening showcase of Ellen Cribbs' playwrighting talents. Recommended. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Paradise Lost (The Agency Theater Collective)
Paradise Lost Written by Clifford Odets Directed by Andrew Gallant, Lisa Konoplisky Charnel House, 3421 W. Fullerton (map) thru April 7 | tickets: $15 | more... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Bring It On (Broadway in Chicago)
Bring It On Written by Tom Kitt, Amanda Green, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeff Whitty Directed by Andy Blankenbuehler at Cadillac Palace, 151 W. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: In the Heart of America (Theatre Seven)
In the Heart of America Written by Naomi Wallace Directed by Brian Golden Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru April 1 | tickets: $20-$22 | more info... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Fall of Man (The Right Brain Project)
As a brief episode exploring lust’s pleasures and pitfalls, Fall of Man brings an elegiac tone to the plaintive “everycouple.” Highly Recommended. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (City Lit Theatre)
We Have Always Lived in the Castle Adapted and Directed by Paul Edwards From the novel by Shirley Jackson at City Lit Theatre, 1020 W. Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Fml: How Carson McCullers Saved My Life (Steppenwolf for Young Adults)
fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life Written by Sarah Gubbins Directed by Joanie Schultz at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted (map) thru March 18 |... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Catered Affair (Porchlight Music Theatre)
A Catered Affair Book by Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics by John Bucchino Directed by Nick Bowling at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru April 1 |... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Convert (Goodman Theatre)
The Convert Written by Danai Gurira Directed by Emily Mann Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map) thru Date | tickets: $ | more info Check for half-price ticket... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Price (Raven Theatre)
The Price Written by Arthur Miller Directed by Michael Menendian at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark (map) thru April 14 | tickets: $30 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Marriott Theatre)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat By Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice Directed and Choreographed by Matt Raftery at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later (Redtwist Theatre)
The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later By Moises Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris and Stephen Belber Directed by Greg Kolack Redtwist... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Las Hermanas Padilla (Chicago Fusion Theatre)
New York playwright Tony Meneses’ much-praised drama delivers a different look at survival among sisters(in-law). While their men go off to fight what seems a... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The North Plan (Theater Wit)
The North Plan Written by Jason Wells Directed by Kimberly Senior at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru April 1 | tickets: $24 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Tammy: A Coming of Age Story About a Girl Who Is Part T-Rex...
Tammy: A Coming of Age Story About a Girl Who Is Part T-Rex Written by Julia Weiss Directed by Annaliese Toft at The Cornservatory, 4210 N. Read more
Posted on 03 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Petrified Forest (Strawdog Theatre)
The Petrified Forest Written by Robert E. Sherwood Directed by Shade Murray at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway (map) thru March 31 | tickets: $28 | more... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Rinaldo (Lyric Opera of Chicago)
Rinaldo Music by George Frideric Handel Libretto by Giacomo Rossi with H. Bicket, conductor; F. Negrin, director Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Magic Parlour at Palmer House Hilton (House Theatre of Chicago)
The Magic Parlour Created and Performed by Dennis Watkins Palmer House HIlton, 17 E. Monroe (map) thru July 27 | tickets: $75 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA