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• Review: Barefoot in the Park (Chemically Imbalanced)

  

  Barefoot in the Park Written by Neil Simon Directed by Josh Johnson Chemically Imbalanced, 1422 W. Irving Park (map) thru Oct 9 | tickets: $15 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Women Are Crazy Because Men Are A**holes (Cyur Studios)

  

  Women are Crazy Because Men Are A**holes Written by Brad Gottfred Directed by Dave Fraunces Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Sept 25 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Be A Good Little Widow (Collaboraction)

  

  Be A Good Little Widow Written by Bekah Brunstetter Directed by Anthony Moseley Flat Iron Arts Building, 1575 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Oct 23 | tickets: $15-$25 ... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Pitmen Painters (TimeLine Theatre)

  

  Pitmen Painters Written by Lee Hall Inspired by a book by William Feaver Directed by BJ Jones TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington (map) thru Dec 4 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Comedy of Errors (Piccolo Theatre)

  

  The Comedy of Errors Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Christopher Marino at Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main Street (map) thru Oct 22 | tickets: $22-$25 ... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2011 THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Corazon De Manzana (Mortar Theatre)

  

  Corazon de Manzana Written by Dana Lynn Formby Directed by Jason Boat at DCA Storefront Theatre, 66 E. Randolph (map) thru Sept 25 | tickets: $15-$20 | more inf... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Enter Love (Quest Theatre Ensemble)

  

  Enter Love Music/Lyrics by Lynn Lupold New book by Chris Hodack Original concept by Don Seybold Directed by Andrew Park The Blue Theatre, 1609 W. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Kid Thing (Chicago Dramatists, About Face)

  

  The Kid Thing Written by Sarah Gubbins Directed by Joanie Schultz at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago (map) thru Oct 16 | tickets: $32 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Farragut North (Stage Left Theatre)

  

  Farragut North Written by Beau Willimon Directed by Vance Smith at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Oct 9 | tickets: $25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Waiting for Lefty (American Blues Theater)

  

  This power-packed, riveting Odets revival is heartily worthy of the original Group Theatre effort. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Colin Quinn up Close – the Short Story

  

  by K.D. HopkinsI must preface this by saying that I have seen Long Story Short both live and on HBO. I loved it both times and I wasn’t sure that I would even... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Putting It Together (Porchlight Music Theatre)

  

  Putting It Together Devised by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Directed by Brenda Didier at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Cyrano (House Theatre of Chicago)

  

  Again House Theatre has offered us a smart, exciting production, complete with crowd-pleasing sword-fighting scenes. It is a wondrous spectacle! This Cyrano... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Life Separates Us (Oracle Theatre)

  

  Under the direction of Bill Ryan, angst runs high amongst this talented cast as they look passionately at the aftermath of an implosion. Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Rocky Horror (Ludicrous Theatre)

  

  Rocky Horror Directed by Wayne Shaw Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood (map) thru Sept 17 | tickets: $20-$25 | more info Check for half-price tickets Read entir... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: For The Boys (Marriott Theatre)

  

  Despite second-act problems, this is still a Marriott Theatre show, so nothing really goes wrong for long, not when it’s “for the boys.” Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sex and the Second City (Metropolis Arts)

  

  After a forgettable first act, the ensemble’s signature boldness and wit are better utilized in the second act. Instead of the stringed-together one-liners... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Colin Quinn: Long Story Short (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Colin Quinn: Long Story Short Written and performed by Colin Quinn Directed by Jerry Seinfeld Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut (map) thru Sept 10 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Walk in the Woods (Timeline Theatre)

  

  A Walk in the Woods Written by Lee Blessing Directed by Nick Bowling at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Nov 20 | tickets: $34-$44 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Student Prince (Light Opera Works)

  

  The Student Prince Book/Lyrics by Dorothy Donnelly Music by Sigmund Romber Adapted by Hugh Wheeler Directed/Choreographed by Rudy Hogenmiller Cahn Auditorium,... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA