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• Review: Symmetry Breaking (On The Spot Theatre)

  

  The premise of Symmetry Breaking is valiant. I like the homage to underappreciated female contributions to science. That said, this play does not work and will... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Sordid Lives (Ludicrous Theatre)

  

  Well bless your Southern heart, as you step into the world of iced tea, sexual intrigue, and cotton candy hair. *Sordid Lives* is a rip roaring comedy about lif... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Here Lies Henry (Interrobang Theatre Project)

  

  Here Lies Henry Written by Daniel MacIvor Directed by Jeffry Stanton at Intuit, 756 N. Milwaukee (map) thru Aug 12 | tickets: $15 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Taming of the Shrew (Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks)

  

  The cast of Chicago Shakespeare in the Park's *The Taming of the Shrew* is an olio of perfect timing and comic sense. With director Rachel Rockwell's exquisite... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Adrift (Polarity Ensemble Theatre, Azusa Productions)

  

  Adrift has a high-minded goal of charting the depths of the philosophically imponderable. It’s disappointing, then, to see it moored in narratively muddy waters... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: WTC View (Project 891 Theatre)

  

  There is a real danger for this subject to degrade into cheap melodrama, but *WTC View* never does. It offers a balanced perspective on serious emotional... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Ah, Wilderness! (Eclipse Theatre)

  

  Though bumpy at times, the lighthearted romp is an all-American treat, and director Kevin Hagan highlights O’Neill’s trademark existential melancholy while... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Glass Menagerie (Redtwist Theatre)

  

  Even if you've seen the Williams' classic, one reason to catch Redtwist’s revival is the exceptionally fine performance by Jacqueline Grandt in the role of... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Monument (Idle Muse Theatre)

  

  *The Monument* is assembled with a lingering finish. It's hard to forget this show or the twisted humanity behind it. Recommended. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Ren Faire! A Fistful of Ducats (Factory Theater)

  

  Ren Faire! A Fistful of Ducats Written by Matt Engle Directed by Kyle Hamman at Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston (map) thru Sept 2 | tickets: $20 | more info Check... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular! (United Center)

  

  *How to Train Your Dragon* is a visual feast and a technical marvel. And because of the satisfying story, another generation is going to grow up loving... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Alice in Wonderland (Emerald City Theatre)

  

  Alice in Wonderland Adapted and Directed by Ernie Nolan Based on the books by Lewis Carroll at Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln (map) thru Dec 29 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Girls Night the Musical (Entertainment Events)

  

  Entertainment Events, Inc. presents Girls Night: The Musical Review by J.H. Palmer To call Girls Night: The Musical a piece of musical theater is generous;... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The American Plan (The Artistic Home)

  

  Richard Greenberg’s compelling and psychologically astute *The American Plan*, astutely presented by Artistic Home, leaves one wondering if it's possible to... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Dumb Waiter (TUTA Theatre Chicago)

  

  With the manner they conceive and execute their productions, TUTA is a leader in cutting edge Chicago theater, and this production of Pinter's *The Dumb... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Last Game (Wight Rabbit Productions)

  

  This production could have been daring in its violence, with possibility rising out of the ashes of destruction. Instead, *The Last Game* is safe, indecipherabl... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Smartphones – A Pocket-Size Farce

  

  Funny and surreal, with just enough old-school intelligence and unabashed love of its progenitors, Smartphones asks for an hour of time to poke a little smart... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Vortex (Dead Writer’s Theatre Collective)

  

  Combine Noel Coward's signature witty repartee with beautiful costumes and Art Deco set design, and you have an evening of divinely decadent entertainment.... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Nickel History – The Nation of Heat (16th Street Theater and Firecat...

  

  With *Nickel History*, Tony Fitzpatrick continues to entertain and develop as an artist. His personal growth is evident throughout his trilogy. This show might... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Butley (Hubris Productions)

  

  While this production does have its moments, overall it feels half-baked. Enthusiasts of Simon Gray might enjoy watching it, and the set design and costuming ar... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA