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• Review: Shrek the Musical (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

  

  Shrek the Musical Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori Directed by Rachel Rockwell Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier (map) thru... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: ROOMS, a Rock Romance (Broken Nose Theatre)

  

  ROOMS: a rock romance By Paul Scott Goodman and Miriam Gordon Directed by Benjamin Brownson Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Aug 11 |... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: New Dances 2013 (Thodos Dance Chicago)

  

  New Dances 2013 Artistic Director: Melissa Thodos Executive Director: Gail Ford at Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn (map) thru July 21 | tickets: $10-$35 |... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Bristol Renaissance Faire (Renaissance Entertainment, Kenosha)

  

  Bristol Renaissance Faire Russell Rd. exit off I-94, Kenosha, WI (map) thru Sept 2 | tickets: $9-$19 | more info Discount coupons available Read entire review... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Australian Bee Gees Show (Broadway Playhouse)

  

  The Australian Bee Gees Show Creative Directors: Scott Christensen, Michael Clift Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut (map) thru Aug 4 | tickets: $35-$80 |... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Twelfth Night (Arc Theatre)

  

  Twelfth Night Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Mark Boergers at Ridgeville Park, Evanston (map) thru Aug 4 | tickets: FREE | more info Read entire... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Clown Car Named Desire (The Second City E.t.c.)

  

  A Clown Car Named Desire By Brooke Breit, Punam Patel, Mike Kosinski, Michael Lehrer, Carisa Barreca, Chris Witaske Directed by Ryan Bernier at Piper’s Alley,... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Simpatico (A Red Orchid Theatre)

  

  Simpatico Written by Sam Shepard Directed by Dado A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells (map) thru Aug 25 | tickets: SOLD OUT | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Casuals (Jackalope Theatre)

  

  The Casuals Written by Chance Bone and Andrew B. Swanson Directed by Jonathan Berry DCASE Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph (map) thru July 28 | tickets: $15... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Fallow (Steep Theatre)

  

  Fallow Written by Kenneth Lin Directed by Keira Fromm at Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn (map) thru Aug 17 | tickets: $20-$22 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Beaten (The Artistic Home)

  

  Beaten Written by Scott Woldman Directed by Katherine Swan at The Artistic Home, 1376 W. Grand (map) thru Aug 11 | tickets: $28-$32 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Cirque Shanghai – Dragon’s Thunder (Navy Pier)

  

  Cirque Shanghai: Dragon’s Thunder Directed by Miao Miao Chen at Navy Pier Pepsi Skyline Stage (map) thru Sept 22 | tickets: $15-$29 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Death and Harry Houdini (The House Theatre of Chicago)

  

  Death and Harry Houdini Written and Directed by Nathan Allen Magic by Dennis Watkins at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division (map) thru Aug 11 | tickets: $40 |... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Liar (Writers’ Theatre)

  

  The Liar Written by David Ives Adapted from comedy by Pierre Corneille Directed by William Brown Writers’ Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Jungle Book (Goodman Theatre)

  

  The Jungle Book Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Lorraine Feather, Paul Grabowsky and Terry Gilkayson Book and Direction by Mary... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Haven Theatre Chicago)

  

  Hedwig and the Angry Inch Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask Text by John Cameron Mitchell Directed by Kyle Trent at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat (Emerald City Theatre @ Broadway Playhouse)

  

  Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat Adapted by Katie Mitchell Directed by Ernie Nolan Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut (map) thru Sept 1 | tickets: $16-$22 | more... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Mahal (Bailiwick Chicago Theater)

  

  Mahal Written by Danny Bernardo Directed by Erica Weiss at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Aug 2 | tickets: $35 | more info Check for half-price tickets... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Kill Your Boyfriends (Pride Films and Plays)

  

  Kill Your Boyfriends Choreographed/Arranged by Derek Van Barham National Pastime Theater, 941 W. Lawrence (map) thru July 27 | tickets: $20 | more info Check fo... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Belleville (Steppenwolf Theatre)

  

  Belleville Written by Amy Herzog Directed by Anne Kauffman Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted (map) thru Aug 25 | tickets: $20-$78 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA