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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 Pirates of Penzance (The Hypocrites)
The Pirates of Penzance Written by Gilbert and Sullivan Directed by Sean Graney at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division (map) thru Jan 22 | tickets: $28 | more... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: It’s a Wonderful Life (American Blues Theater)
It’s a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph! Adapted by Joe Landry Directed by Marty Higgenbotham VG Biograph Theater, 2433 Lincoln (map) thru Dec 31 |... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Changes of Heart (Remy Bumppo Theatre)
Changes of Heart Written by Marivaux Translation by Stephen Wadsworth Directed by Timothy Douglas Greenhouse Theater Ctr, 2257 N. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Pump Boys and Dinettes (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre)
Pump Boys and Dinettes Directed by Fred Anzevino at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood (map) thru Jan 15 | tickets: $29-$34 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Santaland Diaries (Theater Wit)
The Santaland Diaries Written by David Sedaris Adapted by Joe Mantello Directed by Jeremy Wechsler at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Date | tickets:... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Jackie Wilson Story (Black Ensemble Theater)
The Jackie Wilson Story Written and Directed by Jackie Taylor at BE Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark (map) thru Jan 8 | tickets: $55-$65 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Christmas Schooner (Mercury Theater)
The Christmas Schooner Written by John Reeger and Julie Shannon Directed by L. Walter Stearns at Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport (map) thru Dec 31 |... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Peer Gynt (Polarity Ensemble Theatre)
Peer Gynt Written by Henrik Ibsen Directed by Jeremy Wechsler DCA Storefront Theater, 66 E. Washington (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check fo... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Fiddler on the Roof (Broadway in Chicago)
Fiddler on the Roof By Joseph Stein (book), Jerry Bock (music), and Sheldon Harnick (lyrics) Directed by Sammy Dallas Bayes Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Burning Bluebeard (Neo-Futurists)
Burning Bluebeard Written by Jay Torrence Directed by Halena Kays at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland (map) thru Dec 30 | tickets: $10-$20 | more info Check... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: We Are Not These Hands (Right Brain Project)
We Are Not These Hands Written by Sheila Callaghan Directed by Bries Vannon RBP Rorschach, 4001 N. Ravenswood (map) thru Dec 17 | tickets: $18 | more info... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Date Me! and Sound of Silence (Salomee Speelt)
Date Me! Written by Schlosser, Naeem and Dohnke Directed by Noémi Schlosser at Theater Wit | thru Dec 18 | more info The Sound of Silence Written by Jean Coctea... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Ariadne Auf Naxos (Lyric Opera of Chicago)
Ariadne auf Naxos Composed by Richard Strauss Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis Civic Opera House, 20 N. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: An Iliad (Court Theatre)
An Iliad Adapted by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson Directed by Charlie Newell at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis (map) thru Dec 11 | tickets: $40-$60 | more info... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Junie B. Jones (Emerald City Theatre)
Junie B. Jones Adapted by Allison Gregory From book series by Barbara Park Directed by Jacqueline Stone Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Season’s Greetings (Northlight Theatre)
Season’s Greetings Written by Alan Ayckbourn Directed by BJ Jones at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $25-$60 | more info Chec... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Gray Girl (Factory Theater)
The Gray Girl Written by Colin Milroy Directed by Matt Engle at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston (map) thru Dec 17 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check for half-price... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: All Childish Things (Hubris Productions)
All Childish Things Written by Joseph Zettelmaier Directed by Dennis Frymire Greenhouse Theater Ctr, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 17 | tickets: $20-$25 |... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Seascape with Sharks and Dancer (Promethean Theatre Ensemble)
Seascape with Sharks and Dancer Written by Don Nigro Directed by Beth Wolf at Live Bait Theatre, 3914 N. Clark (map) thru Dec 10 | tickets: $20 | more info Chec... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Sweet Confinement (SiNNERMAN Ensemble)
Sweet Confinement Written by Anna Carini Directed by Brea Hayes The Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N. Western (map) thru Dec 17 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA