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• Review: A Year with Frog and Toad (Chicago Children’s Theatre)

  

  A Year with Frog and Toad Music by Robert Reale Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale Directed by Henry Godinez Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Teddy Bears’ Picnic (Emerald City Theatre)

  

  The Teddy Bears’ Picnic Written and Directed by Ernie Nolan at EC’s Little Theatre, 2933 N. Southport (map) thru Jan 5 | tickets: $7-$14 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Smokefall (Goodman Theatre)

  

  Smokefall Written by Noah Haidle Directed by Anne Kauffman at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map) thru Nov 3 | tickets: $10-$40 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Heist Play (Ruckus Theater)

  

  Heist Play Written by Mitch Vermeersch Directed by Allison Shoemaker at Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis (map) thru Nov 10 | tickets: $17-$20 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The North China Lover (Lookingglass Theatre)

  

  The North China Lover From book by Marguerite Duras Translation by Leigh Hafrey Adapted and Directed by Heidi Stillman Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Master Class (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre)

  

  Master Class Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Fred Anzevino at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood (map) thru Nov 24 | tickets: $25-$30 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Clybourne Park (Redtwist Theatre)

  

  Clybourne Park Written by Bruce Norris Directed by Steve Scott at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 Bryn W. Mawr (map) thru Nov 10 | tickets: $20-$30 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Wrecks (Profiles Theatre)

  

  Wrecks Written by Neil LaBute Directed by Jason Gerace at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway (map) thru Nov 17 | tickets: $30-$40 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Binding (Theatre Y)

  

  The Binding Written by Evan Hill Directed by Melissa Lorraine at Saint Luke’s, 2649 N. Francisco (map) thru Nov 3 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: They Saved Hitler’s Brain and Put It in Walt Disney (The Charnel House)

  

  They Saved Hitler’s Brain and Put It in Walt Disney Written and Directed by Billy Bermingham at The Charnel House, 3421 W. Fullerton (map) thru Dec 7 |... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Once (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Once Music/Lyrics by Glen Hansard Markéta Irglová Book by Enda Walsh Directed by John Tiffany at Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Otello (Lyric Opera of Chicago)

  

  Otello Composed by Giuseppe Verdi Libretto by Arrigo Boito Directed by Ashley Dean Conducted by Bertrand de Billy at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Fall Series 2013 (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago)

  

  Fall Series Choreographed by Ohad Naharian, Mats Ek, Robyn Mineko Williams and Alejandro Cerrudo at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph (map) thru Oct 13 |... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Directions for Restoring the Apparently Dead (Pride Films and Plays)

  

  Directions for Restoring the Apparently Dead Written by Martin Casella Directed by David Zak at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Nov 10 | tickets: $20-$30 ... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Northanger Abbey (Remy Bumppo)

  

  Northanger Abbey Adapted by Tim Luscombe From the novel by Jane Austen Directed by Joanie Schultz at Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Lydia (National Pastime Theater)

  

  Lydia Written by Octavio Solis Directed by Cecilie Keenan National Pastime Theater, 941 W. Lawrence (map) thru Nov 9 | tickets: $15-$25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Gershwin’s Greatest Hits (Light Opera Works)

  

  Gershwin’s Greatest Hits Music by George Gershwin Directed by George Andrew Wolff at Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston (map) thru Oct 13 | tickets: $30-$60... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Cyrano De Bergerac (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

  

  Cyrano de Bergerac Written by Edmond Rostand Translated and Adapted by Anthony Burgess Directed by Penny Metropulos Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Motortown (Steep Theatre)

  

  Motortown Written by Simon Stephens Directed by Robin Witt at Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn (map) thru Nov 9 | tickets: $20-$22 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review–Broadsword: A Heavy Metal Play (The Gift Theatre)

  

  Broadsword: A Heavy Metal Play Written by Marco Ramirez Directed by Keira Fromm at The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Nov 24 | tickets: $20-$30 |... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA