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• Review: Cowboy Mouth (Black Ribbon Theater)

  

  Cowboy Mouth Written by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith Directed by Anthony DeMarco Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru July 14 | tickets: $21 | more... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Thom Pain (based on Nothing) – Theater Wit

  

  Thom Pain (based on nothing) Written by Will Eno Directed by Jeremy Wechsler at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru July 27 | tickets: $18-$24 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Facing Angela (Ruckus Theater)

  

  Facing Angela Written by Scott T. Barsotti Directed by Kyra Lewandowski Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru July 28 | tickets: $12-$17 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Land of Smiles (Chicago Folks Operetta)

  

  The Land of Smiles Music by Franz Lehár Libretto by Ludwig Herzer and Fritz Löhner-Beda Directed by Elizabeth Margolius Conducted by Kim Diehnelt at Stage... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: My Asian Mom 2.0.1.3 (A-Squared Theatre Workshop)

  

  My Asian Mom 2.0.1.3 Conceived by Mia Park Directed by Jin Kim at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru July 20 | tickets: $15 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Long Walk for Water (Jerry Miller Productions @ City Lit)

  

  A Long Walk for Water Adapted and Directed by Jerry Miller at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr (map) thru July 14 | tickets: $20-$22 Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Burden of Not Having a Tail (Sideshow Theatre)

  

  The Burden of Not Having a Tail Written by Carrie Barrett Directed by Megan A. Smith at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago (map) thru Aug 4 | tickets: $20 |... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Big Lake Big City (Lookingglass Theatre)

  

  Big Lake Big City Written by Keith Huff Directed by David Schwimmer at Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan (map) thru Aug 11 | tickets: $36-$70 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Tartuffe (Court Theatre)

  

  Tartuffe Written by Molière Translated by Richard Wilbur Directed by Charles Newell at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis (map) thru July 21 | tickets: $45-$65 |... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Waiting for Lefty (Oracle Theatre)

  

  Waiting for Lefty Written by Clifford Odets Directed by Matt Foss at Oracle Theatre, 3809 N. Broadway (map) thru July 27 | FREE admission | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Half-Brothers Mendelssohn (Strange Tree Group)

  

  The Half-Brothers Mendelssohn Written by Elizabeth Bagby Directed by Thrisa Hodits at Signal Theatre, 1802 W. Berenice (map) thru July 20 | tickets: $25 | more... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Inner Voices (Piccolo Teatro Di Milano @ Chicago Shakespeare)

  

  Inner Voices Written by Eduardo de Filippo Directed by Tony Servillo Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map) thru June 29 | tickets: $50-$60 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Southern Baptist Sissies (Ludicrous Theatre-Chicago)

  

  Southern Baptist Sissies Written by Del Shores Directed by Wayne Shaw Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru July 1st | tickets: $20-$25 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Boeing, Boeing (Drury Lane Theatre)

  

  Boeing, Boeing Written by Marc Camoletti Directed by Dennis Zacek Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace (map) thru Aug 4 | tickets: $35-$49 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Little Dog Laughed (Kid Brooklyn Productions)

  

  The Little Dog Laughed Written by Douglas Carter Beane Directed by Evan F. Caccioppoli The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru July 13 | tickets: $15-$20 ... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Ain’t No Cryin’ the Blues: In the Memory of Howlin’ Wolf (Black...

  

  Ain’t No Cryin’ the Blues: In the Memory of Howlin’ Wolf Written by Jackie Taylor Directed by Rueben Echoles Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Jason and (Medea) – (re)discover Theatre

  

  Jason and (Medea) Written by Jessica Shoemaker Directed by Janet Howe Second Stage Theatre, 3408 N. Sheffield (map) thru July 7 | tickets: FREE | more info Chec... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Mine (The Gift Theatre)

  

  Mine Written by Laura Marks Directed by Marti Lyons The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Aug 11 | tickets: $25-$30 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review – Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Written by Alan Janes Directed by Norb Joerder Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph (map) thru June 30 | tickets: $22-$85 | mor... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Black and Blue (Vault 13 Productions & Raven Theatre)

  

  Black and Blue Written by Anthony Tournis and Nick Digilio Directed by Nick Digilio at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark (map) thru July 28 | tickets: $10-$25 |... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA