Wednesday, 01 July 2015 00:00
CMTF Kicks off in High Gear with "How to Run for Mayor"
Written by Sara Hassan
Not too long ago, Rahm Emanuel and Jesús "Chuy" Garcia were running head to head in the 2015 Chicago Mayoral election. Many thought this was the opportunity to get someone new into the office that actually related to the quintessential Chicagoan who cared about our public schools, opposed red light…
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Sunday, 21 June 2015 00:00
Marriott Theatre's City of Angels is Seductively Funny
Written by Kimberly Katz
“City of Angels”, which won several Tony awards back in 1990 is really two stories in one. One is the black and white sexy film noir plot that author Stine (played sympathetically by actor Rob Thomas) is writing about private dick Stone for a sleazy Hollywood producer and the other…
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Theatre in Review
Wednesday, 24 June 2015 00:00
Moby Dick at Lookingglass - High Seas Revenge Uniquely Brought to Life
Written by Ken Payne
Lasting imagery, profound acting and exciting characters set the stage for Lookingglass Theatre Company’s latest production, Moby Dick, the classic tale of the monomaniacal plight of Caption Ahab who is hell bent on destroying a fierce sperm whale who cost him his leg, even at the expense of his own…
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Aptly named, “On Your Feet!” is on its way to Broadway and officially launched their World Premier right here in Chicago at the Oriental Theater. The show tells the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan through music and dance, laughter and tears. There were so many things that I enjoyed…
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Theatre in Review
Wednesday, 17 June 2015 00:00
Called by God? Body and Blood at The Gift Theatre
Written by Ken Payne
What do you do when you receive a call from God? How do you even know if in fact it was a call from God? Could such a happening be a figment of the imagination stemming from one’s ego or a desire wanted so badly that a sign is unconsciously…
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Theatre in Review
Friday, 19 June 2015 00:00
We May Never Be Royal, but They Are; The Royal Ballet performs "Don Quixote"
Written by Kendall Royzen
When guests visit Chicago we want to show them the best of our city. But sometimes it's our guests that bring the best to us. That is the case for The Royal Ballet as they return to the Windy City to perform their critically acclaimed "Don Quixote" at Chicago's Auditorium…
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Theatre in Review
Wednesday, 17 June 2015 00:00
Visit Barrel of Monkeys for their Summer Block Party!
Written by Eden Diez
Title: Visit Barrel of Monkeys for their Summer Block Party! Looking for something to do on a hot summer evening? Join the Monkeys for a night filled with bizarre humor! Barrel of Monkeys presents “That’s Weird, Grandma: Summer Block Party”, a production of stories written by Chicago Public School…
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Theatre in Review
Tuesday, 16 June 2015 19:00
The Real Horror of 'The Birds' is Not Feathered
Written by Anne Rakowiecki
Hordes of swarming, diving birds are attacking a cabin in Somewhere, America -- and, we later assume due to dead radio noise and a major power blackout, the entire country -- while two strangers seek shelter and safety within its walls. They don't know why the birds are attacking but…
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Theatre in Review
Friday, 12 June 2015 00:00
“Soon I will Be Invincible”: Invincibility is Coming Sooner Than You think
Written by Kimberly Katz
I really enjoy seeing shows at Lifeline Theatre partly because they always have very cool and complex sets that they make the most of and partly because of the unique little touches they add to make the theatre more user-friendly, like a shuttle to take you to their free parking…
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Theatre in Review
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What do Michael Jackson and Abraham Lincoln have in common? Playwright Bixby Elliot explores the parallels between the sixteenth president, the king of pop and the landscape for LGBT youth in his new play “Abraham Lincoln was a Faggot” at About Face Theatre. Elliot’s play follows two intertwining narratives in…
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Theatre in Review
Tuesday, 09 June 2015 00:00
"Love and Human Remains": A Gritty Tale of Sex, Hope and a Serial Killer
Written by Ken Payne
Cor Theatre this time brings its latest production, “Love and Human Remains”, to the intimate Rivendell Theatre in Edgewater. A psychological thriller that made waves in the 1990s for its daring and gutty material, “Love and Human Remains” is a story that revolves around a handful of Chicago couples amidst…
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Theatre in Review
ONCE has found its way back on the stage with an electric performance at the Cadillac Palace. With eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, ONCE brought wit, attitude, and energy to Chicago. ONCE tells the tale of life…
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"Stick Fly" is about the Levays, a wealthy African American family, who go to their beach house for a weekend getaway. What started off as two brothers bringing their significant others to meet their parents ends with revelations of deception, racial issues, and relationship woes. The older brother, played by…
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Theatre in Review
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