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• Review: King John (Linchpin Theatre)

  

  I’m not saying Shakespearean is easy, but there has to be more passion and thought put into it than what’s being presented here. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Goddess (The Artistic Home)

  

  Artistic Homes' talented ensemble and colorful storytelling, makes this a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The Goddess is an opportunity for you to see the... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Pleasant Dreams (Two Lights Theatre)

  

  Playwright John Schneider's characters are shells, instruments for dialogue that aim to be provocative but only succeed in striking poses. Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Wedding Singer (Haven Theatre)

  

  The music performances and dancing here are impressive, and Director Jess McLeod keeps the whole affair moving briskly, as it should. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Pygmalion (Shaw Chicago)

  

  Pygmalion Written by George Bernard Shaw Directed by Robert Scogin Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn (map) thru Nov 4 | tickets: $30 | more info Chec... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Warm on the Coolin’ Board (MPAACT)

  

  A tale of survival and trying to make it in a world that gets uglier by the day, this is a play of beautiful music and messages. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Odd Couple – Female Version (Robert Bills Productions)

  

  In this gender reversal, Neil Simon has not really created characters - they are caricatures, which is fine for a skit but well nigh unbearable for over two... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Lord of the Flies (Steppenwolf Theatre)

  

  Lord of the Flies Adapted by Nigel Williams From the novel by William Golding Directed by Halena Kays Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Trevor (A Red Orchid Theatre)

  

  Trevor Written by Nick Jones Directed by Shade Murray A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells (map) thru Dec 1 | tickets: $25-$30 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: We Will Rock You (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  In this gaudy Mama Mia look-alike, everyone is mugging at such a ferocious volume that it can only be matched by the massive live band playing over all. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Harry and the Thief (Pavement Group Chicago)

  

  Harry and the Thief Written by Sigrid Gilmer Directed by Krissy Vanderwarker The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Nov 10 | tickets: $15-$25 | more... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Lydie Breeze (Ka-Tet Theatre)

  

  Lydie Breeze Written by John Guare Directed by Jeremy Garrett Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Nov 10 | tickets: $20 | more info Half-price ticket... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Shadow Town (Her Story Theater)

  

  Shadow Town Written and Directed by Mary Bonnett at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Nov 17 | tickets: $35 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Madama Butterfly (Lyric Opera of Chicago)

  

  Madama Butterfly Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica Conducted by Marco Armiliato Civic Opera House, 20 N. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Compulsion (Next Theatre)

  

  Compulsion Written by Rinne Groff Directed by Devon de Mayo Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston (map) thru Nov 17 | tickets: $30-$40 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Ragtime (The Milwaukee Rep)

  

  Ragtime By Terrance McNally (book), Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music) Directed by Mark Clements at Quadracci Powerhouse, Milwaukee (map) thru Oc... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Hammer (The Right Brain Project)

  

  Hammer Written and Directed by Stephen Gawrit at RBP Rorschach, 4001 N. Ravenswood (map) thru Nov 9 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check for half-price tickets... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Life and Death of Madam Barker (Red Tape Theatre)

  

  The Life and Death of Madam Barker Written by Brooke Allen Music and Lyrics by John Fournier Directed by Eric Hoff at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Table (Blind Summit Theatre at Chicago Shakespeare)

  

  The Table Devised by the Company Directed by Mark Down Chicago Shakespeare at Navy Pier (map) thru Oct 27 | tickets: $20-$35 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: La Bayadère – The Temple Dancer (Joffrey Balley)

  

  La Bayadère: The Temple Dancer Choreographed by Stanton Welch Conducted by Scott Speck Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress (map) thru Oct 27 | tickets: $41-$152 ... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA