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• Review: Sugarward (Side Project Theatre)

  

  Sugarward Written by Sean Graney Directed by Geoff Button at The Side Project, 1439 W. Jarvis (map) thru Feb 10 | tickets: $15-$20 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Allotment Annie (Infusion Theatre)

  

  Allotment Annie Written by Mark Mason Directed by Bridgette Harney at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway (map) thru Feb 3 | tickets: $15-$25 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Top 10 Chicago Plays of 2012

  

  Taking into account the nearly 700 productions that we reviewed in 2012, here are our picks for the best of the best. Bravo!!  (FYI: We’re honored to have the... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sense and Sensibility (Milwaukee Repertory Theater)

  

  Sense and Sensibility Written by Jane Austen; Adapted by Mark Healy Directed by Art Manke at Quadracci Powerhouse, 108 E. Wells (map) thru Jan 13 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Happy New Years from Blue Man Group!

  For New Year’s Eve, Blue Man Group will perform “Auld Lang Syne” on their tubulum as part of their special night of celebration, complete with sparkling cider,... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Dinner with the Family (The Family Shoe Players)

  

  Dinner with the Family Written and Directed by Robert Michael Fillicetti-Bartel At Renaldi’s Pizza, 2827 N. Broadway (map) tickets: $50 (includes meal) | more... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Purple Heart (Redtwist Theatre)

  

  Purple Heart Written by Bruce Norris Directed by Jimmy McDermott Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr (map) thru Jan 27 | tickets: $25-$30 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The School for Lies (Chicago Shakespeare)

  

  The School for Lies Written by David Ives Directed by Barbara Gaines Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier (map) thru Jan 20 | tickets: $58-$78 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Crime and Pun-ishment (The Murder Mystery Company)

  

  Crime and Pun-ishment Written by Scott Cramton Directed by Justin Issa at Sopranos, 2901 N. Sheffield (map) thru Feb 8 | tickets: $60 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Sound of Music (Skylight Music Theatre)

  

  The Sound of Music By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Directed and Choreographed by Molly Rhode Cabot... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Faith Healer (The Den Theatre)

  

  Faith Healer Written by Brian Friel Directed by J.R. Sullivan The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Jan 20 | tickets: $28 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Singin’ in the Rain (Drury Lane Theatre)

  

  Singin’ in the Rain Adapted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Nacio Herb Brown (music), Arthur Freed (lyrics) Directed by Bill Jenkins Drury Lane Theatre,... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Oliver! (Light Opera Works)

  

  Oliver! Music, lyrics and book by Lionel Bart Directed by Rudy Hogenmiller Music direction by Roger L. Bingaman Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson, Evanston (map) thr... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Chimes (Remy Bumppo Theatre)

  

  The Chimes: A Goblin Story Written by Charles Dickens Adapted by Nick Sandys’ at Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 31 | tickets: $20 | more inf... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Christmas Carol (Milwaukee Rep)

  

  A Christmas Carol Adapted by Joseph Hanreddy, Edward Morgan Directed by Aaron Posner The Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells (map) thru Dec 24 | tickets: $15-$70 |... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose (Raven Theatre)

  

  Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose Written by Michael Menendian John Weagly Directed by Michael Menendian at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Golden Goose (Raven Theatre)

  

  Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Golden Goose Written by Michael Menendian John Weagly Directed by Michael Menendian at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Book of Mormon (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  The Book of Mormon Book, Music and Lyrics Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez Directed by Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: War Horse (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  War Horse Adapted by Nick Stafford Directed by Bijan Sheibani Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph (map) thru Jan 5 | tickets: $30-$105 | more info Check fo... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Our Last Night on Earth (Collaboraction)

  

  Our Last Night on Earth: A Countdown to the Mayan Apocalypse Conceived and Directed by Nathan Green Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA