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• Review: From Doo Wop to Hip Hop (Black Ensemble Theater)

  

  From Doo Wop to Hip Hop Written and Directed by Jackie Taylor and Rueben Echoles Music Directed by Robert Reddrick Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Six Degrees of Separation (Eclectic Theatre)

  

  Six Degrees of Separation Written by John Guare Directed by David Belew at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru March 17 | tickets: $22-$27 | more... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Rich and Famous (Jackalope Theatre)

  

  Rich and Famous Written by John Guare Directed by Nate Silver at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru March 16 | tickets: $10-$15 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Improbable Frequency (Strawdog Theatre)

  

  Improbable Frequency Book and Lyrics by Arthur Riordan Music by Bell Helicopter Directed by Kyle Hamman at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Speaking in Tongues (Interrobang Theatre Project)

  

  Speaking in Tongues Written by Andrew Bovell Directed by Jeffry Stanton at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru March 24 | tickets: $10-$25 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Fall of the House of Usher (Chicago Opera Theater)

  

  The Fall of the House of Usher Music by Philip Glass Libretto by Arthur Yorinks Conducted by Andreas Mitisek at Harris Theater, 205 E. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

  

  Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet Written by William Shakespeare Adapted and Directed by Rachel Rockwell at Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map) thru March... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Cadre (Market Theatre of Johannesburg)

  

  Cadre Written and Directed by Omphile Molusi at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier (map) thru March 23 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: 25 Saints (Pine Box Theatre)

  

  25 Saints Written by Joshua Rollins Directed by Susan E. Bowen at Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru March 31 | tickets: $25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Soldier’s Play (Raven Theatre)

  

  A Soldier’s Play Written by Charles Fuller Directed by Michael Menendian at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark (map) thru March 30 | tickets: $15-$36 | more info Chec... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Little Women (The James Downing Theatre)

  

  Little Women By Allen Knee (book), Mindi Dickstein (lyrics) and Jason Howland (music) Directed by Corey Mills Waldron Arts Center, 6740 N. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: As You Like It – (re)discover Theatre

  

  As You Like It Written by William Shakespeare Adapted by Jessica Shoemaker Directed by Matthew Wills at Bethany Church, 1244 W. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Completeness (Theater Wit)

  

  Completeness Written by Itamar Moses Directed by Jeremy Wechsler at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru March 24 | tickets: $18-$36 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: City of Dreadful Night (The Den Theatre)

  

  City of Dreadful Night Written by Don Nigro Directed by Ron Wells The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru March 16 | tickets: $25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Tempest (Accidental Shakespeare Company)

  

  The Tempest Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Angeli Primlani Heartland Studio Theatre, 7016 N. Glenwood (map) thru March 3 | tickets: $10-$15 | more... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Counterfeiters (Dog & Pony Theatre)

  

  Counterfeiters Written by Aaron Weissman Directed by Krissy Vanderwarker Jenn BeVard Collaboraction Studio, 1579 N. Milwaukee (map) thru March 16 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Oedipus Rex (The Arc Theatre)

  

  Oedipus Rex Written by Sophocles Conceived and Directed by Mark Boergers CI Theater, 1422 W. Irving Park (map) thru March 9 | tickets: $15 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Julius Caesar (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

  

  Julius Caesar Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Jonathan Munby at Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map) thru March 24 | tickets: $58-$78 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Lefties (Saint Sebastian Players)

  

  Lefties Written by Leigh Johnson Directed by Jamie Prahl St. Bonaventure Church, 1625 W. Diversey (map) thru March 10 | tickets: $15 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: American Legends (Joffrey Ballet)

  

  American Legends Choreographed by Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Gerald Arpino and Stanton Welch at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress (map) thru Feb 24 | tickets... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA