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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: Charles Dickens Begrudgingly… (The Building Stage)
We have all seen multiple re-creations of *A Christmas Carol* in both movie and live formats, but The Building Stage offers us a chance to hear the tale from... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Christmas Story the Musical! (Chicago Theatre)
A Christmas Story Book by Joseph Robinette Music/Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Directed by John Rando at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Opus (Redtwist Theatre)
Playwright Michael Hollinger has composed a musical deconstruction. From the first note, his piece intrigues. Truly an ensemble piece, Brian Parry, John... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Very Sci-Fi Christmas (Chemically Imbalanced Comedy)
Tech Star of Wonder: The Worst Noel! Written by C.J. Tuor; Story by Leslie Nesbit Directed by Leslie Nesbit at CI Theater, 1422 W. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (Hell in a Handbag Productions)
Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer Book and Lyrics by David Cerda Music by David Cerda and Scott Lamberty Directed by AJ Wright at Mary’s Attic, 5400 W. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Nutcracker (Joffrey Ballet)
The Nutcracker Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Conceived and Directed by Robert Joffrey Music performed by Chicago Sinfonietta Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Penelope (Steppenwolf Theatre)
The inherent issue with *Penelope* lies in Enda Walsh’s script. While his writing is beautiful and poetic, the playwright is so in love with language itself tha... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Crossed (Teatro Luna)
Crossed: How Going South Flipped Our Script Directed by Miranda Gonzalez at The Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N. Western (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $15-$25 | more inf... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Christmas Carol: a Silent Bah-humbug (Silent Theatre)
A Christmas Carol: a silent bah-humbug Adapted by Silent Theatre Company from the book by Charles Dickens Directed by Tonika Todorova St. Paul’s Church, 2215... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Elizabeth Rex (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre)
The late Timothy Findley’s cerebral play *Elizabeth Rex* explores the collision of two worlds on an endless night, and Chicago Shakespeare's daring production... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Magic Flute (Lyric Opera of Chicago)
The Magic Flute By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis Directed by Matthew Lata at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker (map) thru Jan 22 | tickets... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Hannukatz the Musical (National Pastime Theater)
Hannukatz the Musical Book by Terry Abrahamson Music by Michael Carlson Directed by Brian LeTraunik National Pastime Thtr, 4139 N. Read more
Posted on 08 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Donnie and Marie: Christmas in Chicago (Broadway in Chicago)
Donnie and Marie: Christmas in Chicago Written/Directed by Donny and Marie Osmond Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph (map) thru Dec 24 | tickets: $37-$100 | more... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Annoyance Christmas Pageant (Annoyance Theatre)
The Annoyance Christmas Pageant Directed by Sam Locke Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $14-$18 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (Provision Theatre)
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Direction and Book by Timothy Gregory Music/Lyrics by Michael Mahler Based on book by Susan Wojciechowski Provision... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Spring Awakening (Griffin Theatre)
Spring Awakening Book/Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Directed by Jonathan Berry at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Jan 8 | tickets: $38 |... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: St. Nicholas (Seanachai Theatre)
St. Nicholas Written by Conor McPherson Directed by Matthew Miller Irish American Heritage Ctr, 4626 N. Knox (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $17-$20 | more info... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre)
A Christmas Carol Written by Charles Dickens Adapted by Tom Creamer Directed by Steve Scott Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map) thru Dec 31 | tickets: $25-$9... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Klingon Christmas Carol (CB Theatre)
*A Klingon Christmas Carol*, performed entirely in the Klingon language (with English supertitles), is a fun twist on a classic holiday tale, detailed enough fo... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Memphis (Broadway in Chicago)
Memphis By Joe DiPietro and David Bryan Directed by Christopher Ashley Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph (map) thru Dec 4 | tickets: $37-$95 | more info... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA