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• Review: Collected Stories (American Blues Theater)

  

  Collected Stories Written by Donald Margulies Co-Directed by Jessica Thebus and MaryAnn Thebus Richard Christiansen Thtr, 2433 N. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Lake Effect (Silk Road Rising)

  

  The Lake Effect Written by Rajiv Joseph Directed by Timothy Douglas at Pierce Hall, 77 W. Washington (map) thru May 26 | tickets: $35 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Happiest Song Plays Last (Goodman Theatre and Teatro Vista)

  

  The Happiest Song Plays Last Written by Quiara Alegría Hudes Directed by Edward Torres at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map) thru May 12 | tickets: $14-$45 ... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Part of the Game (Curious Theatre Branch)

  

  The sports-related stories at the heart of the production are endearing and entertaining, and the performers do a satisfactory job bringing them to life. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Tea with Edie and Fitz (Dead Writers Theatre Collective)

  

  Tea with Edie and Fitz Written by Adam Pasen Directed by Jim Schneider Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru June 9 | tickets: $30 | more info Check fo... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Pajama Game (The Music Theatre Company)

  

  The Pajama Game Music/Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell Directed by Jess McLeod Music Theatre Company, Highland... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Girlfriend (20% Theatre Company)

  

  Girlfriend Written by Keely Flynn Directed by Amy Buckler at Zoo Studios, 4001 N. Ravenswood (map) thru May 19 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Next Fall (AstonRep Theatre)

  

  Next Fall Written by Geoffrey Nauffts Directed by Derek Bertelsen at Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood (map) thru May 25 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Rabbit (Stage Left Theatre)

  

  Rabbit Written by Nina Raine Directed by Elly Green at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru May 26 | tickets: $25 | more info Check for half-price tickets... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Death Takes a Holiday (Circle Theatre)

  

  Death Takes a Holiday Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston Book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan Directed by Elizabeth Margolius Circle Theatre, 1225 W. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Othello (Joffrey Ballet Chicago)

  

  Othello Choreographed by Lar Lubovitch Music by Elliot Goldenthal Chicago Philharmonic conducted by Scott Speck Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Pianist of Willesden Lane (Eighty-Eight Entertainment)

  

  The Pianist of Willesden Lane Adapted and Directed by Hershey Felder at Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted (map) thru May 12 | tickets: $44-$49 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Anything Goes (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Anything Goes Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman Directed by Kathleen Marshall Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Pal Joey (Porchlight Music Theatre)

  

  Pal Joey By Richard Rodgers (music), Lorenz Hart (lyrics) and John O’Hara (book) Directed by Michael Weber at Stage 773, 1225 W. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Silent Language (TUTA Theatre Chicago)

  

  The Silent Language Written by Miodrag Stanisaviljevic Directed by Jacqueline Stone TUTA Studio Theatre, 2010 W. Fulton (map) thru May 19 | tickets: $15-$25 |... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Exonerated (Next Theatre & NU’s Theatre and Interpretation Center)

  

  The Exonerated Written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen Directed by Cat Miller at Northwestern University, Evanston (map) thru May 5 | tickets: $10-$25 | more... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Big Love (Strawdog Theatre)

  

  Big Love Written by Charles L. Mee Directed by Matt Hawkins Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway (map) thru May 25 | tickets: $28 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: María De Buenos Aires (Chicago Opera Theater)

  

  María de Buenos Aires Music by Astor Piazzolla Libretto by Horacio Ferrer Conducted and Directed by Andreas Mitisek at Harris Theater, 205 E. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Big Fish (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Big Fish Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Book by John August Directed and Choreographed by Susan Stroman at Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: James Barrie’s Quartets (ShawChicago)

  

  James Barrie’s Quartets Written by James Barrie Compiled and Directed by Robert Scogin at Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn (map) thru May 6 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA