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• Review: The Feast of Saint McGonagall (The Plagiarists)

  

  The Feast of Saint McGonagall Written by Jessica Wright Buha Directed by Gregory Peters Berger Park Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan (map) thru Dec 29 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Broadway in...

  

  Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Books and lyrics by Timothy Mason Music by Mel Marvin Additional content by Albert Hague, Dr. Seuss Directed by Matt... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Hannukatz the Musical (New National Pastime Theater)

  

  Hannukatz the Musical Book and Lyrics by Terry Abrahamson Music by Michael Carlson Directed and Choreographed by Shifra Werch Preston Bradley Ctr, 941 W. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: You Never Can Tell (Remy Bumppo Theatre)

  

  You Never Can Tell Written by George Bernard Shaw Directed by Shawn Douglass Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Jan 6 | tickets: $37-$42 | more... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Long Way Go Down (Jackalope Theatre)

  

  Long Way Go Down Written by Zayd Dohrn Directed by Kaiser Zaki Ahmed at Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N. Western (map) thru Dec 22 | tickets: $10-$15 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Failure: A Love Story (Victory Gardens Theater)

  

  Failure: A Love Story Written by Philip Dawkins Directed by Seth Bockley at VG Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 30 | tickets: $35-$50 | more inf... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: It’s a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph! (American Blues Theater)

  

  It’s a Wonderful Life: Live at the Biograph! Adapted by Joe Landry Directed by Marty Higginbotham VG Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: El Stories: Holiday Train (Waltzing Mechanics)

  

  El Stories: Holiday Train Adapted from CTA-user interviews Directed by Zack Florent Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Jan 5 | tickets: $15 | more... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Christmas Schooner (Mercury Theater)

  

  The Christmas Schooner Written by John Reeger and Julie Shannon Directed by L. Walter Stearns Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport (map) thru Dec 30 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (Provision Theater)

  

  The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey By Timothy Gregory and Michael Mahler Directed by Timothy Gregory Provision Theater, 1001 W. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre)

  

  A Christmas Carol Written by Charles Dickens Adapted by Tom Creamer Directed by Steve Scott at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map) thru Dec 29 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Cinderella (Marriott Theatre)

  

  Cinderella Written by Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics) Directed by Matt Raftery at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire (map) thru Dec 31 |... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Mother Superior’s Ho-Ho-Holy Night (Royal George Theatre)

  

  Mother Superior’s Ho-Ho-Holy Night Written and Directed by Vicki Quade Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted (map) thru Dec 28 | tickets: $30 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Cinderella (Emerald City Theatre and Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Cinderella Adaptation/Lyrics by Alyn Cardarelli Music by Steve Goers Directed by Ernie Nolan Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut (map) thru Jan 6 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Review (Second City)

  

  The Second City’s Nut-Cracking Holiday Review Written by The Second City Directed by Ryan Bernier at UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North (map) thru Dec 31 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Nutcracker (The House Theatre of Chicago)

  

  The Nutcracker Book by Jake Minton and Phillip Klapperich Music by Kevin O’Donnell, Lyrics by Jake Minton Directed and Choreographed by Tommy Rapley at Chopin... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter! (Next Theatre)

  

  Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter! Written by Julie Marie Myatt Directed by Jessica Thebus at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston (map) thru Dec 23 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Santaland Diaries (Theater Wit)

  

  Santaland Diaries Written by David Sedaris Adapted by Joe Mantello Directed by Jeremy Wechsler at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru Dec 30 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Gifts of the Magi (Porchlight Music Theatre)

  

  The Gifts of the Magi By Mark St. Germain (book/lyrics) and Randy Courts (music/lyrics) Directed by Mark Lococo at Stage 773, 1225 W. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: James Joyce’s “The Dead” (Court Theatre)

  

  James Joyce’s “The Dead” Adapted by Richard Nelson and Shaun Davey Directed by Charles Newell at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis (map) thru Dec 9 | tickets: $45-$6... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA