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• Review: Short Shakespeare! The Taming of the Shrew (Chicago Shakes)

  

  Short Shakespeare! The Taming of the Shrew Written by William Shakespeare Adapted and Staged by Rachel Rockwell Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map) thru April ... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Fulton Street Sessions (TUTA Theatre Chicago)

  

  Fulton Street Sessions Conceived by TUTA Theatre Chicago Directed by Zeljko Djukic at Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago (map) thru March 25 | tickets: $30 |... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Fisherman (Stage Left Theatre)

  

  The Fisherman Written by Jayme McGhan Directed by Drew Martin at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map) thru April 1 | tickets: $25 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Caretaker (Writers’ Theatre)

  

  The Caretaker Written by Garold Pinter Directed by Ron OJ Parson at Writers’ Theatre, Glencoe (map) thru March 25 | tickets: $35-$65 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Hunger (Lifeline Theatre)

  

  Hunger Adapted by Chris Hainsworth From the novel by Elise Blackwell Directed by Robert Kauzlaric at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Emerald Cit...

  

  Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Written by Judith Viorst and Shelly Markham Directed by Ernie Nolan at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: He Who (Theatre Zarko)

  

  He Who Written and Directed by Michael Montenegro Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted (map) thru April 8 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for half-price... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: They Are Dying Out (Trap Door Theatre)

  

  They Are Dying Out Written by Peter Handke Translated by Michael Roloff Directed by Max Truax at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland (map) thru March 24 |... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2012 THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Winter Fire (Joffrey Ballet Chicago)

  

  Winter Fire Choreographed by William Forsythe, Christopher Wheeldon and Wayne McGregor Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress (map) thru March 26 | tickets: $25-$14... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Jack’s Precious Moment (Will Act For Food)

  

  Jack’s Precious Moment Written by Samuel D. Hunter Directed by Azar Kazemi CI Theater, 1420 W. Irving Park (map) thru Feb 25 | tickets: $5-$20 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke -(re)discover Theatre

  

  The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Matthew Wills at Luna Central, 3914 N. Clark (map) thru Feb 25 | tickets:... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Oohrah! (LiveWire Chicago)

  

  Oohrah! Written by Bekah Brunstetter Directed by Brad Akin Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted (map) thru April 8 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for half-pric... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Hit the Wall (The Inconvenience)

  

  Hit the Wall Written by Ike Holter Directed by Eric Hoff at Steppenwolf Garage, 1624 N. Halsted (map) thru April 8 | tickets: $20 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Devil May Care (Wishbone Theatre Collective)

  

  Devil May Care Written by Kendall Sherwood Directed by Laurie Jones Flat Iron Arts Building, 1570 N. Milwaukee (map) thru March 17 | tickets: $15 | more info... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Mark Twain: Patriot, Teacher, Philosopher (Saint Sebastian Players)

  

  Mark Twain: Patriot, Teacher, Philosopher Adapted by John Oster Directed by Stephen F. Murray at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey (map) thru March 11 | tickets... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Elder Gods (DreamLogic Theaterworks)

  

  Elder Gods Written and Directed by Scott McKinsey Inspired by novella by H.P. Lovecraft at The Davis, 620 Davis, Evanston (map) thru March 3 | tickets: $15-$30 ... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Shakespeare’s R & J (Idle Muse Theatre)

  

  Under the direction of Tristan Brandon, the sublime acting ensemble assimilates into the greatest love story ever told. Aside from matching school uniforms,... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Kill Me (WildClaw Theatre)

  

  Kill Me Written by Scott T. Barsotti Directed by Jeff Christian Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map) thru March 18 | tickets: $20-$25 | more info Check fo... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Superior Donuts (Mary-Arrchie Theatre)

  

  Superior Donuts Written by Tracy Letts Directed by Matt Miller Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan (map) thru Mar 25 | tickets: $18-$22 | more info Check for... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA

• Review: Show Boat (Lyric Opera of Chicago)

  

  Show Boat By Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II Conducted by John DeMain Directed by Francesca Zambello at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2012 CULTURE, THEATRE & OPERA