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• Review: Elling (Redtwist Theatre)

  

  Elling Adapted by Axel Hellstenius, Petter Naess Based on book by Ingvar Ambjornsen Directed by Steve Scott at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Mourning Becomes Electra (Remy Bumppo)

  

  Mourning Becomes Electra Written by Eugene O’Neill Adapted by Gordon Edelstein Directed by Timothy Douglas Greenhouse Theater Ctr, 2257 N. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Amish Project (American Theater Company)

  

  The Amish Project Written by Jessica Dickey Directed by PJ Paparelli at American Theater, 1909 W. Byron (map) thru Oct 23 | tickets: $35-$40 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Frat (Hatmaker Theatrical & The New Colony)

  

  Frat Written by Evan Linder Directed by Andrew Hobgood at Apartment Lounge, 2251 N. Lincoln (map) thru Oct 22 | tickets: $28.50 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: If You Give a Cat a Cupcake (Emerald City)

  

  If You Give a Cat a Cupcake Adapted and directed by Ernie Nolan Based on book by Laura Numeroff at Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln (map) thru Jan 7 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Riff Raff (Mary-Arrchie Theatre)

  

  Riff Raff Written by Laurence Fishburne Directed by Richard Cotovsky Angel Island Theatre, 735 W. Sheridan (map) thru Oct 30 | tickets: $18-$22 | more info Chec... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Kabulitis (Polarity Ensemble & Rasaka Theatre)

  

  Kabulitis Written by Keith Anwar Directed by Lavina Jadhwani at Josephinum Academy, 1500 N. Bell (map) thru Oct 30 | tickets: $15-$19 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Real Thing (Writers’ Theatre)

  

  The Real Thing Written by Tom Stoppard Directed by Michael Halberstam at Writers’ Theatre, Glencoe (map) thru Nov 20 | tickets: $45-$65 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: In the Next Room….or the Vibrator Play (Victory Gardens)

  

  In the Next Room Written by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Sandy Shinner atVictory Gardens Biograph Theater (map) thru Oct 9 | tickets: $20-$50 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Faust (TheMASSIVE at Stage 773)

  

  Faust Choreographed and Directed by Kyle Vincent Terry at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Oct 9 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for half-price tickets... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Starting Here, Starting Now (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre)

  

  Starting Here, Starting Now Written by David Shire and Richard Maltby, Jr. Directed by Fred Anzevino at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood (map) thru Nov 6 |... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Moby-Dick (The Building Stage)

  

  Moby-Dick Adapted by The Building Stage Based on the book by Herman Melville Conceived/Directed by Blake Montgomery The Building Stage, 412 N. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Love, Loss and What I Wore (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Love, Loss and What I Wore Written by Nora and Delia Ephron Based on the book by llene Beckerman Directed by Karen Carpenter at Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Spunk (Court Theatre)

  

  Spunk Adapted by George C. Wolfe Based on the stories of Zora Neale Hurston Music by Chic Street Man Directed by Seret Scott at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Clybourne Park (Steppenwolf Theatre)

  

  Clybourne Park Written by Bruce Norris Directed by Amy Morton at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted (map) thru Nov 6 | tickets: $20-$75 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Count of Monte Cristo (Lifeline Theatre)

  

  The Count of Monte Cristo Adapted by Christopher M. Walsh Based on book by Alexandre Dumas Directed by Paul S. Holmquist at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Schoolhouse Rock Live! (TheatreBam Chicago)

  

  Director and creator Scott Ferguson has assembled a wonderful cast with great synergy. It feels like a real labor of love and reminiscence. Let the kids stay... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Summer and Smoke (The Den Theatre)

  

  Summer and Smoke Written by Tennessee Williams Directed by Ryan Martin at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Oct 29 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Yellowman (Greenetree Productions)

  

  Yellowman Written by Dael Orlandersmith Directed by Jonathan Wilson at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Oct 9 | tickets: $25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: My Fair Lady (Paramount Theatre)

  

  The special wonder holding this production's magic together is the scintillating chemistry between Andrea Prestinario’s heart-hungry, dreamer Eliza and the... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA