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• Review: Hack/Slash (Strangeloop Theatre and Chemically Imbalanced Comedy)

  

  Hack/Slash Based on comic book by Tim Seeley Directed by Brad Gunter Chemically Imbalanced Theater, 1422 W. Irving (map) thru Nov 1 | tickets: $15 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Don Giovanni (Lyric Opera of Chicago)

  

  Don Giovanni Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte Directed by Robert Falls at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Swan Lake (Joffrey Ballet Chicago)

  

  Swan Lake Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon Staged by Jason Fowler Music direction by Scott Speck Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy. Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Wild Party (Bailiwick Chicago)

  

  The Wild Party By Michael John LaChuisa (music, lyrics, book) and George C. Wolfe (book) Directed and Choreographed by Brenda Didier at VG Biograph Theater, 243... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: John Doe (Trap Door Theatre)

  

  John Doe Translated by Daniel Gerould From play by Stanislaw I. Witkiewic Adapted and Directed by Andrzej St. Dziuk Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Clean House (Bluebird Arts)

  

  The Clean House Written by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Luda Solomon at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru Oct 25 | tickets: $30 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Art of Falling (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago + The Second City)

  

  The Art of Falling Written by Tim Mason, Carisa Barreca, T.J. Jagodowski, Kate James, Chris Redd Directed by Billy Bungeroth Music Directed by Julie B. Nichols... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Jane Eyre (Lifeline Theatre)

  

  Jane Eyre Adapted by Christina Calvit From the novel by Charlotte Brontë Directed by Dorothy Milne at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: At Home at the Zoo (City Lit Theater)

  

  At Home at the Zoo Written by Edward Albee Directed by Steve Scott at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr (map) thru Oct 26 | tickets: $25-$29 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sweeney Todd (Porchlight Music Theatre)

  

  Sweeney Todd By Stephen Sondheim (music, lyrics) and Hugh Wheeler (book) Directed by Michael Weber at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Nov 9 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Smokefall (Goodman Theatre, 2014)

  

  Smokefall Written by Noah Haidle Directed by Anne Kauffman Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map) thru Oct 26 | tickets: $25-$81 | more info Check for half-pric... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Kurt Weill Cabaret (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre)

  

  A Kurt Weill Cabaret Directed by Fred Anzevino Arranged by Jeremy Ramey at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood (map) thru Oct 19 | tickets: $25-$29 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Commons of Pensacola (Northlight Theatre)

  

  The Commons of Pensacola Written by Amanda Peet Directed by Robin Witt North Shore Center for the Arts, Skokie (map) thru Oct 19 | tickets: $25-$78 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Another Bone (Redtwist Theatre)

  

  Another Bone Written by Cathy Earnest Directed by Ian Frank at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr (map) thru Oct 19 | tickets: $30-$35 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Rest (Victory Gardens Theater)

  

  Rest Written by Samuel D. Hunter Directed by Joanie Schultz at VG Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln (map) thru Oct 12 | tickets: $30-$60 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Season on the Line (The House Theatre)

  

  Season on the Line Written by Shawn Pfautsch Directed by Jess McLeod at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division (map) thru Oct 26 | tickets: $25-$35 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Mercy Strain (American Theater Company)

  

  Mercy Strain Written and Performed by Michael Milligan Directed by Tom Oppenheim American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron (map) thru Oct 18 | tickets: $43-$48 |... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Let Me Down Easy (American Theater Company)

  

  Let Me Down Easy Written by Anna Deavere Smith Directed by Bonnie Metzgar American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron (map) thru Oct 10 | tickets: $43-$48 | more... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Magic Flute (Isango Ensemble at Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

  

  The Magic Flute Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Adapted and Directed by Mark Dornford-May at Skyline Stage, Navy Pier (map) thru Sept 28 | tickets: $20-$55... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Evil Dead the Musical (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Evil Dead: The Musical Written by George Reinblatt, Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond and Melissa Morris Directed by Christopher Bond at Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2014 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA