Monthly Archives: October 2017
The Sacrificial Lamb
The Devil’s Disciple – Shaw Chicago
This was George Bernard Shaw’s eighth play and, following an 1897 American opening, the first of
Read MoreBorn to Boogie
Billy Elliot – Porchlight Music Theatre
Although most of Chicago has probably already seen this inspiring, heartfelt musical, either on Broadway, in the 2010 extended Chicago production
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Punk – New Colony
New Colony is a theatre company known for its enthusiastic devotion in encouraging new artists while developing their work for audiences. They’ve
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Hard Times – Lookingglass Theatre
As the holidays approach, we’re treated to a remounting of another novel by Charles Dickens. This time there are no visits by the spirits of Christmas
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Lyric Unlimited – Lyric Opera of Chicago – The Scorpion’s Sting
Lyric Opera of Chicago solidified its continuing commitment to education and outreach with the Lyric Unlimited initiative in 2012. Under that banner,
Read MoreBloodsucking Fiends
Dracula – Hypocrites
Bram Stoker’s 1897 Gothic horror novel loosely strung together a few historical facts and a
Read MoreVengeance Walks the Streets of Salem
The Crucible – Steppenwolf’s Theatre for Young Audiences
Arthur Miller’s 1953 Tony Award-winner is, on the surface, an emotionally charged dramatization of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials. But Miller’s
Read MorePredators Who Eat Their Young
Becky Shaw – Windy City Playhouse
Originating at the prestigious Humana Festival, and later transferring to Off-Broadway, Gina Gionfriddo’s scathing look at five pretty unpleasant
Read MoreA Cosmic Allegory
The Skin of Our Teeth – Remy Bumppo
Written back in 1942, Thornton Wilder called his new play a “cosmic allegory.” This unusual comical drama transcends time and space as Wilder
Read MoreGirl Power at its Finest
Taming of the Shrew – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
In Artistic Director Barbara Gaines’ exquisitely reimagined new production, audiences, both new to the Bard and old friends of his witty works, will be in
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