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• Review: The Glass Menagerie (Mary-Arrchie Theatre)

  

  The Glass Menagerie Written by Tennessee Williams Directed by Hans Fleischmann Angel Island Theatre, 735 W. Sheridan (map) thru Jan 20 | tickets: $15-$25 |... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Rockette’s Radio City Christmas Spectacular (MSG Entertainment)

  

  The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Written by Linda Haberman Directed by Julie Branam Akoo Theatre, 5400 N. River Road (map) thru Dec 30 | tickets: $30-$89 |... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Our Perfect Holiday (Strangeloop Theatre)

  

  Our Perfect Holiday Written by Keith Gatchel and Ensemble Directed by Holly Robison Chemically Imbalanced, 1422 W. Irving Pk (map) thru Date | tickets: $10 |... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Beer Carol (Drinking and Writing Theater)

  

  A Beer Carol Written and Directed by Sean Benjamin and Steve Mosqueda Haymarket Pub Brewery, 737 W. Randolph (map) thru Dec 19 | tickets: $15 | more info Chec... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Dirty ‘30s Christmas (Chemically Imbalanced Comedy)

  

  A Dirty ‘30s Christmas Written and Directed by Farrell Walsh Chemically Imbalanced, 1422 W. Irving Pk. (map) thru Jan 12 | tickets: $12 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Nutcracker (Joffrey Ballet Chicago)

  

  The Nutcracker Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreographed by Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress (map) thru Dec 27 |... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Mikado (The Hypocrites)

  

  The Mikado Written by Gilbert and Sullivan Adapted by Sean Graney and Kevin O’Donnell Directed by Sean Graney at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Over My Dead Body (Waltzing Mechanics)

  

  Over My Dead Body Adapted from interviews by Waltzing Mechanics Directed by Thomas Murray at Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Jan 6 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Tidings of Tap (Chicago Tap Theatre)

  

  Tidings of Tap Choreographed by Mark Yonally and Rich Ashworth at UIC Theater, 1044 W. Harrison (map) thru Dec 16 | tickets: $20-$35 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Lula Del Ray (Manual Cinema)

  

  Lula del Ray Based on original text by Brenden Hill Directed by Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace and Julia Miller at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Pirates of Penzance (The Hypocrites)

  

  The Pirates of Penzance Written by Gilbert and Sullivan Adapted by Sean Graney and Kevin O’Donnell Directed by Sean Graney at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (Hell in a Handbag Productions)

  

  Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer By David Cerda and Scott Lamberty Directed by AJ Wright at Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark (map) thru Dec 29 | tickets: $12-$22 | mor... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Other Cinderella (Black Ensemble Theatre)

  

  The Other Cinderella Written and Directed by Jackie Taylor Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark (map) thru Jan 13 | tickets: $55-$65 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: We Three Lizas (About Face Theatre)

  

  We Three Lizas By Scott Bradley (book and lyrics) and Alan Schmuckler (music, additional lyrics) Directed by Scott Ferguson Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Hansel Und Gretel (Lyric Opera Chicago)

  

  Hansel und Gretel Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck Libretto by Adelheid Wette Directed by Eric Einhorn Civic Opera House, 20 N. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Winter Series (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago)

  

  Winter Series Choreography by Aszure Barton, Alejandro Cerrudo and Mats Ek at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph (map) thru Dec 9 | tickets: $25-$99 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Klingon Christmas Carol (Commedia Beauregard)

  

  A Klingon Christmas Carol Written by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom and Sasha Walloch Directed by Eric Van Tassell at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play (American Theater Company)

  

  It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play Adapted by by Frank Gabrielson Directed by Jason W. Gerace American Theater Company, 1909 W. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Shadow Box (rebekah Theatre Project)

  

  The Shadow Box Written by Michael Cristofer Directed by Toma Tavares Langston at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark (map) thru Dec 23 | tickets: $25 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Again. (The...

  

  Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Again. Created and Performed by Blake Montgomery at The Building Stage, 412 N. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA