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• Review: Goodnight Moon (Chicago Children’s Theatre)

  

  Goodnight Moon Book/Music/Lyrics by Chad Henry Directed by David Kersnar VG Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 23 | tickets: $26-$36 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The House of Yes (20% Theatre Company)

  

  The House of Yes Written by Wendy MacLeod Directed by Anneliese Toft The Think Tank, 1770 W. Berteau #207 (map) thru Nov 20 | tickets: $15 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Walk Two Moons (Adventure Stage Chicago)

  

  Walk Two Moons Adapted by Tom Arvetis Based on book by Sharon Creech Directed by Matthew Reeder at Vittum Theatre, 1012 N. Noble Street (map) thru Dec 8 |... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Maple and Vine (Next Theatre)

  

  Maple and Vine Written by Jordan Harrison Directed by Damon Kiely Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston (map) thru Dec 4 | tickets: $25-$40 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Cloud 9 (The Gift Theatre)

  

  This competent and well-paced Cloud 9 is ambiguous where it should be, never reaching beyond the grasp of what can be said about relationships, and emphatic... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: White Christmas (Marriott Theatre)

  

  Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Written by David Ives, Paul Blake, Irving Berlin Directed and Choreographed by Marc Robin at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire (map... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Game Show Show…And Stuff! (British Stage Company)

  

  The Game Show Show …and Stuff Created by James Anthony Zoccoli and Anderson Lawfer Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport (map) thru Dec 31 | tickets: $15 | more... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• 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

  Posted on 01 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy (New Suit Theatre)

  

  Sizzle: A Global Warming Comedy Adapted by Jason Burkett and Sara Gmitter Directed by Aaron Henrickson Raven Theatre West Stage, 6157 N. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Momma’s Boyz (Teatro Vista)

  

  Momma's Boyz is a triumph of the urban theatre genre. It is bold without being brash. It is emotional without being maudlin. It uses conventions like reverse... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Sound of Music (Drury Lane)

  

  In two hours and forty minutes Director Rachel Rockwell’s faithful and often impassioned revival (which borrows two songs from the celebrated film version)... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Behanding in Spokane (Profiles Theatre)

  

  A Behanding in Spokane Written by Martin McDonagh Directed by Rick Snyder at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway (map) thru Dec 4 | tickets: $35-$40 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The World Over (State Theatre of Chicago)

  

  Keith Bunin’s epic play tells the story of Adam, a castaway on an island who latches on to the hope of a fairytale while seeking his lost kingdom of Gildaroy. O... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Woman School (Vintage Theater Collective)

  

  Woman School Written by Moliere Adapted by Eric Powell Holm Directed by Katy Collins at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway (map) thru Nov 9 | tickets: $20 | mor... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Elephant Man (Saint Sebastian Players)

  

  In Saint Sebastian Player's version of Elephant Man, not only is the character of John Merrick played without the use of makeup or prosthetics, it is played by... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Rabbit Hole (AstonRep Theatre Company)

  

  Though a few important moments fall short, Rabbit Hole’s purposeful cast and stellar production elements display a passion for the strong and tender source... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The 13 Clocks (Lifeline Theatre)

  

  The 13 Clocks Adapted by Robert Kauzlaric Directed by Amanda Delheimer at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood (map) thru Dec 4 | tickets: $15 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Tempest (DreamLogic Theatreworks)

  

  The Tempest Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Scott McKinsey at The Rotunda, Evanston (map) thru Nov 19 | tickets: $15-$30 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Boy in Black (Chicago Fusion Theatre)

  

  The Boy in Black Written by Tony Meneses Directed by Emma Peterson Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted (map) thru Nov 12 | tickets: $25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Under the Blue Sky (Steep Theatre)

  

  Under the Blue Sky Written by David Eldridge Directed by Brad Akin at Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn (map) thru Nov 19 | tickets: $20-$22 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA