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• Review: Macbeth (Goat Song Theatre)

  

  Macbeth Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Brian Conley at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont (map) thru July 31 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: West Side Story (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  West Side Story Written by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim Directed by David Saint at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Misunderstanding (Theatre Y)

  

  The Misunderstanding Written by Albert Camus Translated by Graham Ley Directed by Kevin V. Smith at Lacuna Artist Lofts, 2150 S. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Wednesday Wordplay: Worst Book Titles of All Time

  

  Games You Can Play with your Pussy Read the entire list of literary gems (click on books for more info) Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Jersey Shore: The Musical (4 Days Late)

  

  Jersey Shore: The Musical Directed by Erin Lane at Studio BE, 3110 N. Sheffield (map) thru Sept 10 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check for half-price tickets... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: University (Theatre Momentum)

  

  University Directed by Henri Dugas IV at Apollo Theatre Studio, 2540 N. Lincoln (map) thru Aug 13 | tickets: $8-$10 | more info Check for half-price tickets Rea... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Trestle of Pope Creek Lick (Eclipse Theatre)

  

  The Trestle of Pope Lick Creek Written by Naomi Wallace Directed by Jonathan Berry Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Sept 4 | tickets: $23-$28 |... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Rose of Stambul (Chicago Folks Operetta)

  

  The Rose of Stambul Written by Leo Fall Directed by Kathryn Kamp Conducted by John Frantzen at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division (map) thru July 31 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: En Route (one Step at a time/Chicago Shakes)

  

  En Route Created by Suzanne Kersten, Clair Korobacz, Paul Moir, Julian Rickert and Jackson Castiglione thru August 13 | tickets: $35 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Laer’s Last Prayer (Stephen F. Murray)

  

  A hodgepodge of clowning, absurdism, literary allusion and repetition, which comes together to create a murky, obtuse mess. Not recommended. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Amy Winehouse, RIP

  As MTV.com intuitively remarked, Amy Winehouse was not so much troubled as she was haunted. She also was an amazing artistic talent, and will be greatly... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Adventures of Pinocchio (Chicago Shakespeare)

  

  Pinocchio Book by Brian Hill Music/Lyrics/Music Directing by Neil Bartram Directed by Rachel Rockwell at Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Archivist (The Right Brain Project)

  

  The Archivist Written by Stephen Gawrit Directed by Emma Peterson at RBP Rorschach, 4001 N. Ravenswood (map) thru August 20 | tickets: $18 (suggested) more... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Hamlet (Oracle Productions)

  

  Hamlet Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Benno Nelson at Oracle Theatre, 3809 N. Broadway (map) thru August 11 | tickets: pay-what-you-can more info... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Henry VIII to Appear in Chicago Movie Theaters

  This summer and fall, numerous Chicago area movie theaters are screening several Shakespeare works taped directly from Shakespeare’s own Globe Theatre in London. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Around the World in 80 Days (Fox Valley Rep)

  

  Around the World in 80 Days Written for the stage by Mark Brown From the novel of Jules Verne Directed by John Gawlik at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• REVIEW: A Beautiful Spell (Rare Terra Theatre)

  

  A Beautiful Spell Written by Greg Kalleres Directed by Ian Streicher at Royal George, 1641 N. Halsted (map) thru Aug 7 | tickets: $15-$25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Pinkalicious (Emerald City/Broadway Chicago)

  

  Pinkalicious Book by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth/Victoria Kann Music and choreographed by John Gregor Directed by Ernie... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Sunday Sondheim: "Loving You" from Passion

  Fave comments: I remember reading somewhere that Donna Murphy’s performance was "emotionally naked" and I didn’t understand what it meant until I saw this clip. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2011 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• YouTube Hallelujah Chorus–Christmas Food Court Flash Mob

  

  Mental Health Break On Nov.13 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch at the Welland Seaway Mall, Ontario, Canada. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2000 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA