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• Review: Bah, Humbug (Piccolo Theatre)

  

  Bah, Humbug Written by Rich Maisel Directed by John Szostek at Piccolo Theatre, Evanston Arts Depot (map) thru Dec 22 | tickets: $10-$25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sister Act (Broadway in Chicago)

  

  Sister Act By Alan Menken (music), Glenn Slater (lyrics); and Cheri and Bill Steinkellner Directed by Jerry Zaks at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E.... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: At the Flash (Pride Films and Plays)

  

  At the Flash Written by Sean Chandler and David Leeper Directed by David Zak Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted (map) thru Dec 16 | tickets: $21-$25 | more... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Momentum (River North Dance Chicago)

  

  Momentum Artistic Director: Frank Chaves at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph (map) thru Nov 17 | tickets: $30-$75 | more info Check for half-price tickets Read... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Waiting for Pierrot (TriArts Commedia Dell’Arte Ensemble)

  

  Waiting for Pierrot Created by Allison Latta, Noel Williams, and Anthony Courser Directed by Anthony Courser Vittum Theatre, 1012 N. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: American Storm (Theatre Seven)

  

  American Storm Written by Carter Lewis Directed by Brian Golden Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 16 | tickets: $20-$25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Evanston, Which Is Over There (Curious Theatre Branch)

  

  Evanston, Which Is Over There Written and Directed by Beau O’Reilly at Side Project Theatre, 1439 W. Jarvis (map) thru Dec 16 | tickets: $15 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: My One and Only (Marriott Theatre)

  

  My One and Only Written by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer Music by George and Ira Gershwin Directed and choreographed by Tammy Mader at Marriott Theatre,... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Burnt Part Boys (Griffin Theatre)

  

  The Burnt Part Boys By Mariana Elder (book), Chris Miller (music), and Nathan Tysen (lyrics) Directed by Jonathan Berry at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Breaks & Bikes (Pavement Group)

  

  breaks bikes Written by Mallery Avidon Directed by Kathryn Walsh Collaboraction Studio, 1579 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Dec 9 | tickets: $25 | more info Check fo... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Potted Potter (Broadway Playhouse)

  

  Potted Potter Written and performed by Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner Directed by Richard Hurst Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Joy to the World! (Theo-Ubique Cabaret Theatre)

  

  Joy to the World Directed by Fred Anzevino Music Direction by Jeremy Ramey at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood (map) thru Dec 23 | tickets: $25 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Feast (Prop Thtr)

  

  The Feast Written by Tony Fiorentino Directed by Brian Bell at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston (map) thru Dec 16 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Why Not Me: Love, Cancer…and Jack White (Stage 773)

  

  Why Not Me: Love, Cancer, …and Jack White Written by Jen Bosworth Directed by Alyson Lyon at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont (map) thru Dec 8 | tickets: $20 | more... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Hellcab (Profiles Theatre)

  

  Hellcab Written by Will Kern Directed by Darrell W. Cox at Profiles Theatre, 4139 N. Broadway (map) thru Dec 23 | tickets: $35-$40 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Odd Couple (Northlight Theatre)

  

  The Odd Couple Written by Neil Simon Directed by B.J. Jones North Shore Center for the Arts , Skokie (map) thru Dec 16 | tickets: $25-$72 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Will You Stand Up? (Erasing the Distance)

  

  Will You Stand Up? Adapted by Brenda Barrie, Pat Curtis, Brighid O’Shaughnessy and Craig Thompson Directed by Jason Economus at Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halste... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Music from a Sparkling Planet (Eclectic Theatre)

  

  Music from a Sparkling Planet Written by Douglas Carter Beane Directed by David Belew at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru Nov 18 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Werther (Lyric Opera of Chicago)

  

  Werther Composed by Jules Massenet Libretto: Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet, G. Hartmann Directed by Francisco Negrin at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: i Put a Fear of Mexico in ‘em (Teatro Vista Theatre)

  

  i put a fear of mexico in ‘em Written by Matthew Paul Olmos Directed by Ricardo Gutierrrez at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago (map) thru Dec 9 | tickets: $2... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA