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• Review: This Is War (Signal Ensemble Theatre)

  

  This Is War Written by Hannah Moscovitch Directed by Ronan Marra Signal Ensemble Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice (map) thru Sept 28 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Color Purple (Mercury Theater)

  

  The Color Purple Music/Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray; Book by Marsha Norman Directed by L. Walter Stearns at Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Raisin in the Sun (TimeLine Theatre)

  

  A Raisin in the Sun Written by Lorraine Hansberry Directed by Ron OJ Parson at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington (map) thru Nov 17 | tickets: $35-$48 | more... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Conversations on a Homecoming (Strawdog Theatre)

  

  Conversations on a Homecoming Written by Tom Murphy Directed by Jonathan Berry Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway (map) thru Sept 28 | tickets: $28 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Boy Small (Fine Print Theatre)

  

  Boy Small Written by MT Cozzola Directed by Patrick Kenney at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont (map) thru Sept 22 | tickets: $30 | more info Check for half-pric... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Judas Redux)

  

  The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis Directed by Julia Albain at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Sept 8 | tickets: $25 | more... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: 9 to 5 (Marriott Theatre)

  

  9 to 5 Written by Dolly Parton (music lyrics) and Patricia Resnick (book) Directed by David H. Bell at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire, IL (map) thru Oct 13 |... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Next to Normal (Drury Lane Theatre)

  

  Next to Normal Written by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey Directed by William Osetek Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace (map) thru Oct 6 | tickets: $35-$49 | more... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Lockout..a Musical (Six Hours Short)

  

  The Lockout: a Musical Written by Ben Fort and Jason Gallagher Directed by Joe Giovannetti American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron (map) thru Sept 15 |... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Clean House (Crabapple Productions)

  

  The Clean House Written by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Emmi Hilger Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru Sept 1 | tickets: $27 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Mythical Proportions (Theater Wit)

  

  Mythical Proportions Written and Performed by Nora Dunn at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Sept 22 | tickets: $24-$32 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates (Babes With Blades)

  

  Bo Thomas and the Case of the Sky Pirates Written by Eric Simon Directed by Leigh Barrett Raven Theatre West Stage, 6157 N. Clark (map) thru Sept 21 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Mr. Marmalade (Dream Sequence Theater)

  

  Mr. Marmalade Written by Noah Haidle Directed by Amber Gensterblum The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Sept 1 | tickets: $10-$15 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Birds (Hell in a Handbag Productions)

  

  The Birds Written by David Cerda and Pauline Pang Directed by Jeffery Shields and David Cerda Berger Pk. Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan (map) thru Sept 15 |... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Pr0ne – A Casting Couch Musical Comedy (Underscore Theatre Company)

  

  Pr0ne: A Casting Couch Musical Comedy Written by Alex Higgin-Houser, David Kornfeld, Brendan Siegfried and Laura Stratford Directed by Alex Higgin-Houser at... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• First Look 2013 Repertory of New Work (Steppenwolf Theatre)

  

  First Look 2013 Repertory overview by Katy Walsh Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted (map) thru Aug 25 | tickets: $20 | more info Read entire overview An... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Last Cyclist (Genesis Theatrical Productions, National Pastime...

  

  The Last Cyclist Written by Karel Švenk Adapted by Naomi Patz Directed by Elizabeth Margolius Preston Bradley Center, 941 W. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Enchanted April (Idle Muse Theatre)

  

  Enchanted April Written by Matthew Barber Directed by Evan Jackson at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge (map) thru Sept 8 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check fo... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Dumb Waiter (Proud Kate Theatre Project)

  

  The Dumb Waiter Written by Harold Pinter Directed by Charlie Marie McGrath The Alley Stage, 4147 N. Broadway (map) thru Sept 1 | tickets: $25 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Pink Milk (Oracle Theatre and White Elephant Project)

  

  Pink Milk Written by Alex Paul Young Directed by Brandon Powers at Oracle Theatre, 3809 N. Broadway (map) thru Sept 7 | tickets: FREE | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA