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Chicago Theater Beat
http://chicagotheaterbeat.com/
Largest theater site east of Broadway. With a team of ten writers, we review over 500 productions a year, plus numerous articles and videos.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 2140 )
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Review: New Works (Joffrey Ballet of Chicago)
New Works Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, Justin Peck, Nicolas Blanc, Val Caniparoli Artistic Director: Ashley C. Wheater Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Read more
Posted on 03 May 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Angry Fags (Pride Films and Plays)
Angry Fags Written by Topher Payne Directed by Derek Van Barham at Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted (map) thru April 26 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Heat Wave (Cold Basement Dramatics)
Heat Wave Written by Steven Simoncic Directed by Rinska Carrasco-Prestinary at Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted (map) thru April 25 | tickets: $20 | more inf... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Walk Across America for Mother Earth (Red Tape Theatre)
The Walk Across America for Mother Earth Written by Taylor Mac Music by Ellen Maddow Directed by Bonnie Metzgar at Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Hammer Trinity (The House Theatre of Chicago)
The Hammer Trinity Written by Nathan Allen and Chris Mathews Directed by Nathan Allen at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division (map) thru May 3 | tickets: $30; $65... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: On An Average Day (Spartan Theatre)
On An Average Day Written by John Kolvenbach Directed by Ray Frewen at Pentagon Stage, 1579 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Apr 12 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Illusionists (Broadway in Chicago)
The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible Conceived by Simon Painter Directed by Neil Dorward Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph (map) thru March 22 |... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Full Monty (Kokandy Productions)
The Full Monty Book by Terrence McNally Music Lyrics by David Yazbek Directed by John D. Glover at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru April 12 |... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
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Posted on 31 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
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Posted on 31 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Airline Highway (Steppenwolf Theatre)
Airline Highway Written by Lisa D’Amour Directed by Joe Mantello at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted (map) thru Feb 14 | tickets: $20-$86 | more info Check... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Panic on Cloud 9 (Second City of Chicago)
Panic on Cloud 9 Written by the Ensemble Directed by Ryan Bernier Second City Mainstage, 1616 N. Wells (map) open end | tickets: $23 and up | more info Check fo... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Airline Highway (Steppenwolf Theatre)
Destined for Broadway in 2015 and directed by Tony-winning hitmaker Joe Mantello, Airline Highway is a gloriously textured and intricate work powered by a... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2015 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Humans (American Theater Company)
The Humans Written by Stephen Karam Directed by PJ Paparelli American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron (map) thru Feb 1 | tickets: $43-$48 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Pericles (Chicago Shakespeare)
Pericles Written by William Shakespeare Directed by David H. Bell at Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map) thru Jan 18 | tickets: $48-$78 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: A Klingon Christmas Carol (Commedia Beauregard, 2014)
A Klingon Christmas Carol Written by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom and Sasha Warren Directed by Catie O’Donnell at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Newsies (Broadway in Chicago)
Newsies By Jack Feldman (lyrics), Alan Menken (music) and Harvey Fierstein (book) Directed by Jeff Calhoun at Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: The Nutcracker (Joffrey Ballet, 2014)
The Nutcracker Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Conceived and Choreographed by Robert Joffrey at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress (map) thru Dec 28 | tickets... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Twist Your Dickens Or Scrooge You! (Second City at Goodman Theatre)
Twist Your Dickens or Scrooge You! Written by Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort Directed by Matt Hovde at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map) thru Jan 3 | tickets:... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA -
Review: Holmes and Watson (City Lit Theater)
Holmes and Watson Adapted and Directed by Terry McCabe at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr (map) thru Dec 14 | tickets: $25-$29 | more info Check for... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA
