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  • Review: Godspell (The Brown Paper Box Company)

    Review: Godspell (The Brown Paper Company)

    Brown Paper Box’s version of this 70s musical is unpolished as far as production values, but not a bad way to see (and hear) some of the most memorable songs... Read more

    The 28 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Allan Kozinn: The Internet Strikes Back

    Allan Kozinn: Internet Strikes Back

    Petition circulates to reinstate New York Times critic. by Paul J. Pelkonen Yes, it's me manipulating images again. Snip snip snippity snip. (Pictures sourced... Read more

    The 04 September 2012 by   Superconductor
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  • Review: The Woman in White (Lifeline Theatre)

    Review: Woman White (Lifeline Theatre)

    The marital team of Robert (adapter) and Elise Kauzlaric (director) bring this gothic thriller, penned by Wilkie Collins, to the stage. Read more

    The 18 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: Male Order Brides (Quest Theatre Ensemble)

    Review: Male Order Brides (Quest Theatre Ensemble)

    This production is a gleeful blend of old silent films with dashing heroes and lovelorn heroines with a fine comic touch from the villain and villainess. Read more

    The 27 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: Blagojevich, Blagojevich! (Athenaeum Theatre)

    Review: Blagojevich, Blagojevich! (Athenaeum Theatre)

    Blagojevich, Blagojevich! Written by Michael K. Feinstein Directed by Clayton Fox Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru Sept 22 | tickets: $29 | more... Read more

    The 12 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: The Pirates of Penzance (Tall Ship Windy)

    Review: Pirates Penzance (Tall Ship Windy)

    What makes this production unique is the fact that it is performed on a moving old time ship with actors weaving their way between seated audience members, and... Read more

    The 05 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: After (Profiles Theatre)

    Review: After (Profiles Theatre)

    In just 90 minutes this concentrated drama nails the plight of an exonerated prisoner now facing his fears of freedom—and the ugly fact that 17 years of his lif... Read more

    The 08 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: Cymbeline (The RIFF Collective)

    Review: Cymbeline (The RIFF Collective)

    Despite the hodge-podge nature of the script, there are some interesting themes in play that come out well in this production. Read more

    The 08 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: HooDoo Love (The Collective Theatre)

    Review: HooDoo Love (The Collective Theatre)

    The Collective Theatre took 15 years to mount a production – hopefully it won’t be 15 more before the next one. HooDoo Love, directed by True Blood's Nelsan... Read more

    The 30 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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  • Review: Hobo Camp (J.M. Productions)

    Review: Hobo Camp (J.M. Productions)

    Hobo Camp is an improvisational hybrid. The performers combine long-form improvisation with scene work, poetry, music, and more. Unfortunately there seems to... Read more

    The 24 September 2012 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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