Theatre & Opera Magazine

Concert Review: Through a Prism, Darkly

Mechanical Resonance

Metropolitan Opera Unveils Latest Hi-Tech Robot Initiative. Introducing the Met's new concertmaster, Toyota's Cyrex-5. The Metropolitan Opera continues to push new technologica... Read more

LATEST ARTICLES BY PAPERBLOGGERS

Che Fascino! Che Accento! Adriana Lecouvreur

The melodramatic plot of Adriana Lecouvreur is easily parodied, but its music is less easily dismissed. With fine and passionate singing, Francesco Cilea's... Read more

The 09 November 2011 by Singingscholar
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Review: Or (Caffeine Theatre)

Caffeine Theatre's Midwest premiere of "Or" is the perfect theatrical outing. A fun-lusting, writer’s dream AND a high-spirited, sexy actors’ romp - it's... Read more

The 01 November 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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A Soundtrack for Zuccotti Park

Today was going to feature the review of Handel's opera Rodelinda, with Renée Fleming in the title role. But when we came home late last night, it was to a... Read more

The 15 November 2011 by Superconductor
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Online Festival Next Week to Launch Opera Novel

Next, week I am launching my opera novel DON JUAN IN HANKEY, PA with an online festival at my author website. Why am I doing this, you may ask? For one thing,... Read more

The 25 November 2011 by Galegirl
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Review: Improv Gladiators (The Cornservatory)

Improv Gladiators at The Cornservatory, 4210 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 3 | tickets: $12 | more info Check for half-price tickets Read entire review No two night... Read more

The 12 November 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Reservoir Dogs (Roundhouse Productions)

Reservoir Dogs Original words by Quentin Tarantino Adapted for stage by Roundhouse Prod. Directed by Cody Evans at The Think Tank, 1770 W. Read more

The 15 November 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Five Flights (Immediate Theatre)

Five Flights Written by Adam Bock Directed by Peter Cieply at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont (map) thru Dec 18 | tickets: $18-$28 | more info Check for... Read more

The 17 November 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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"Machine" Set to Occupy Zuccotti Park

Multi-million-dollar stage equipment comes to lower Manhattan. Coming to a park near you: the Metropolitan Opera's "Machine" set. The Metropolitan Opera an... Read more

The 19 November 2011 by Superconductor
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Opera Review: One for the Diva

The Met's goes for baroque, reviving Rodelinda. Marital bliss: Rodelinda (Renée Fleming, left) is embraced by Bertarido (Andreas Scholl.) Photo by Ken Howar... Read more

The 16 November 2011 by Superconductor
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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

The 21 November 2011 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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