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Chicago Theater Beat
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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: I Am Saying This Right Now (The Plagiarists)
I Am Saying This Right Now Conceived and Edited by Kaitlin Byrd Directed by Paul Kastner and Kim Miller Berger Park Cultural Ctr, 6205 Sheridan (map) thru Feb 1... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Come Fly Away (Broadway in Chicago)
Come Fly Away Conceived and Directed by Twyla Tharp Bank America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe (map) thru Jan 22 | tickets: $32-$95 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: In The Heights (Broadway in Chicago)
In the Heights Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes Directed by Thomas Kail Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Read more
Posted on 12 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
It’s Here – the Chicago Sketch Comedy Fest! (Stage 773)
Chicago Sketch Fest at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Jan 15 | tickets: $14-$15 | more info Check out the complete schedule Check for half-price tickets... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Ironmistress (Oracle Theatre)
April De Angelis' 2-person play, *Ironmistress*, welds together a solid encasement to preserve the tender remains of being a woman. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: How to Survive a Fairytale (Lifeline Theatre)
How to Survive a Fairytale Written by James Grote Directed by Shole Milos at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood (map) thru Feb 26 | tickets: $15 | more info... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
The Best of Chicago Theater in 2011
December’s end brings frantic resolutions, plans for heavy drinking and of course, a barrage of best/worst lists. Being the largest theater review site west of... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Addams Family (Broadway in Chicago)
Returning for a do-over, *The Addams Family* 2.0 is stronger and funnier than its pre-Broadway tryout a few years back. Recommended. Read more
Posted on 29 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Secret Garden (Light Opera Works)
Light Opera Works' *The Secret Garden* is a hidden gem, with fertile ground for a magical experience. But it’s true beauty is only revealed after the groundwor... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Top 10 Chicago Plays of 2011
After covering nearly 600 plays productions this year, here are our picks of the best of the best. Bravo!! See entire list Top Ten Chicago Plays of 2011(in... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play (American Theater Company)
It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play Adapted from the Frank Capra film Directed by Jason W. Gerace American Theater Co., 1909 W. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: That’s Weird, Grandma – Holiday Edition (Barrel of Monkeys)
That’s Weird, Grandma Holiday Edition By students from Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park District Directed by Molly Brennan The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Read more
Posted on 24 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: In The Jungle (Howard Brown Health Center)
In the Jungle Written by Bertolt Brecht Directed by Keaton Wooden at The Brown Elephant Andersonville (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $30 | more info Read entire... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: La Cage Aux Folles (Broadway in Chicago)
La Cage aux Folles Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Book by Harvey Fierstein Directed by Terry Johnson Bank of America Theatre, 18 W Monroe (map) thru Jan 1 |... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Silent Night of the Living Dead (New Millennium Theatre)
Silent Night of the Living Dead Written by Sean Harklerode and Chad Wise Directed by Chad Wise at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Dec 30 | tickets: $18 ... Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Eight: Reindeer Monologues (Stage Left)
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues Written by Jeff Goode Directed by Greg Werstler, Jason Fleece, Drew Martin and Mark Pracht at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Christmas in Chicago (The Fine Print Theatre)
The writing is brilliant for this holiday review. Writers David Himmel and Patrick Kenney pull out the stops and could teach SNL exactly what is funny. Hopefull... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: 2011 Winter Pageant (Redmoon Theatre)
2011 Winter Pageant Created by Alex Balestrieri and Jim Lasko Music by Alice Wedoff at Redmoon Centerall, 1463 W. Hubbard (map) thru June 8 | tickets: $10-$20... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: the Word ‘progress’ on My Mother’s Lips Doesn’t Ring True (Trap Door...
*progress* is certainly the most challenging piece of theater we've seen this season, both in the demands it makes on the actors, and the demands it makes on th... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Striking 12 (Boho Theatre)
Striking 12 Written by Brendan Milburn, Rachel Sheinkin and Valerie Vigoda Directed by Lara Filip at Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA