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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: A Number (Backstage Theatre)
At its core, Caryl Churchill's *A Number*, is about a father and his disjointed relationships with his sons. Churchill uses the issue of cloning to explore... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Black Pearl Sings (Northlight Theatre)
Black Pearl Sings Written by Frank Higgins Directed by Steve Scott at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. (map) thru Feb 19 | tickets: $25-$60 | more info... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Race (Goodman Theatre)
Director Chuck Smith steers his Mamet maiden voyage with utmost grace: despite the show’s racing pace, no beat is rushed and no double meaning ignored. This is... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Girl in the Yellow Dress (Next Theatre)
The Girl in the Yellow Dress Written by Craig Higginson Directed by Joanie Schultz Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston (map) thru Feb 26 | tickets: $25-$40 |... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Drawer Boy (Filament Theatre Ensemble, The Den Theatre)
The Drawer Boy Written by Michael Healey Directed by Julie Ritchey at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Feb 25 | tickets: $17-$22 | more info Check... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Snow White (Emerald City Theatre)
Snow White Written and Directed by Ernie Nolan at Apollo Theater, 2450 N. Lincoln (map) thru May 20 | tickets: $13-$16 | more info Check for half-price tickets... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Clutter (MadKap Productions)
The focal point of this story is the jumbled mess on stage. Scenic Designer Andrei Onegin and Props Designer Mary O’Dowd have created a hoarder’s paradise. Th... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Love and Money (Steep Theatre)
Love and Money Written by Dennis Kelly Directed by Robert Witt at Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn (map) thru Feb 25 | tickets: $20-$22 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Danc(e)volve: New Works Festival (Hubbard Street Dance)
danc(e)volve: New Works Directed by Taryn Kaschock Russell and Terence Marling at MCA Stage, 220 E. Chicago (map) thru Jan 29 | tickets: $28-$35 | more info... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Thirst (Cold Basement Dramatics)
Thirst Written by Jacob Cox Directed by Scott Olson at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Jan 29 | tickets: $13 | more info Check for half-price tickets... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting Written by Ed Schmidt Directed by J. Nicole Brooks Water Tower Water Wks, 821 N. Michigan (map) thru Feb 19 | tickets: $27-$68 |... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Dark Play Or Stories for Boys (Collaboraction)
Dark Play or Stories for Boys Written by Carlos Murillo Directed by Anthony Moseley Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Feb 26 | tickets: $25 ... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2012 THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Tartuffe (Boho Theatre)
Tartuffe Written by Molière Directed by Peter Robel at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Feb 12 | tickets: $20-$25 | more info Check for half-price ticket... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Little Triggers (Ruckus Theater)
little triggers Written by Daniel Caffrey Directed by Allison Shoemaker Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis (map) thru Feb 12 | tickets: $15 | more info Check... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Titanic (Cock & Bull Theatre)
Titanic Written by Christopher Durang Directed by Chris Garcia Peak Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru Jan 28 | tickets: $12-$17. Read more
Posted on 17 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Megacosm (A Red Orchid Theatre)
Megacosm Written by Brett Neveu Directed by Dado A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells (map) thru Feb 26 | tickets: $25-$30 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Blizzard ’67 (Chicago Dramatists)
Playwright Jon Steinhagen does a masterful job of recreating the male isolation of the time period and then drops two feet of snow on top of it. Director Russ... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Devils Don’t Forget (The Mammals)
Devils Don’t Forget Written and Directed by Bob Fisher at Zoo Studio, 4001 N. Ravenswood (map) thru Feb 25 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Ghost Is Here (Vitalist Theatre)
*The Ghost Is Here* is an allegory that supports regulated capitalism. This timely piece demonstrates that as long as you have a system that supports... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: To Tree (Brown Paper Box Co.)
To Tree Written by Aaron Golden Directed by M. William Panek at Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood (map) thru Jan 29 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA