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• Review: Strangers and Romance (Strangeloop Theatre)

  

  Pairing these two one-act plays by Barbara Lhota provides a beautiful, in-depth look beyond strangers and romance to see what love might look like. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Sunday Sondheim: Not While I’m Around

  In honor of Drury Lane Theatre’s highly-recommended Sweeney Todd (our review ★★★★), here’s “Not While I’m Around” from the movie version. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Double (Babes With Blades Theatre)

  

  Especially in a summer of lackluster romantic comedy movies, we highly recommend ordering up The Double! It’s the perfect nightcap for date night. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Chicago Fringe Festival Schedule Announced

  

  Tickets are on sale for the Second Annual Fringe Festival, September 1-11, including such groups as Maximum Verbosity, Phil the Void and Hobo Junction. These ar... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sweeney Todd (Drury Lane Theatre)

  

  Sweeney Todd Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by Hugh Wheeler Directed by Rachel Rockwell at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace (map) thru Oct 9 |... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Side Man (Ka-Tet Theatre)

  

  Side Man Written by Warren Leight Directed by Richard Stockton Rand at City Lit, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr (map) thru Aug 20 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: We Live Here (Theatre Seven of Chicago)

  

  We Live Here Conceive and Directed by Margot Bordelon and Cassy Sanders Written by Scott T. Barsotti, Molly Each, Laura Eason, Brian Golden, Kristin Idaszak, Ki... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Lion in Winter (Idle Muse Theatre)

  

  The Lion in Winter Written by James Goldman Directed by Evan Jackson Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis (map) thru Sept 11 | tickets: $20 | more info Check fo... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: In Pursuit (Hobo Junction)

  

  In Pursuit Written by Breahan Eve Pautsch Directed by Richard Paro at The Second Stage, 3408 Sheffield (map) thru Sept 11 | tickets: $15 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Family Devotions (Halcyon Theatre)

  

  Family Devotions Written by David Henry Hwang Directed by Jenn Adams Greenhouse Thtr Center, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Sept 4 | tickets: $18-$25 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: As You Like It (Two Pence Shakespeare)

  

  As You Like It Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Kathryn Walsh Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main St. (map) thru Aug 13 | tickets: $10-$20 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Trojan War (Inconceivable Theatre)

  

  The Trojan War Written by Jessica Puller Directed by Tony Dobrowolski at Apollo Studio Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln (map) thru Aug 29 | tickets: $12 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2011 CULTURE, LIFESTYLE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Black & Blue (Factory Theater)

  

  It's Cubs vs. White Sox in this tribute to Chicago’s colorful sports scene. Slightly recommended. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: El Stories: Brown Line (Waltzing Mechanics)

  

  El Stories: Brown Line Adapted and Directed by Thomas Murray Greenhouse Theater Ctr, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru August 13 | tickets: $13 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sky’s the Limit (Second City E.t.c.)

  

  Sky’s the Limit Written/performed by Tim Baltz, Aidy Bryant, Brendan Jennings, Jessica Joy, Michael Lehrer and Mary Sohn Directed by Matt Hovde at Second City,... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Fillet of Solo Festival – Lifeline Theatre

  

  Fillet of Solo thru Aug 7 | tickets: $10 | more info Read entire review Fillet of Solo inspires, entertains Lifeline Theatre presents Fillet of Solo Festival... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Wednesday Wordplay: Lucille Ball’s 100th Birthday!

  

  If Lucille Ball were still alive, she’d turn 100 this week. In honor of this, here’s a few of her most memorable quotes: How was “I Love Lucy“ born? Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2011

• Review: Forever Plaid (Highland Park Players)

  

  Forever Plaid Written by Stuart Ross Directed by Catherine Davis at Highland Park Community House (map) thru Aug 14 | tickets: $18 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: 1001 (Collaboraction)

  

  1001 Written by Jason Grote Directed by Seth Bockley Flat Iron Building, 1574 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Aug 28 | tickets: $15-$25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011

• Review: Pornography (Steep Theatre)

  

  Pornography Written by Simon Stephens Directed by Robin Witt at Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn (map) thru Sept 3 | tickets: $20-$22 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA