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‘Jekyll & Hyde’ Review: Bad Show, Good Performers

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ Review: Bad Show, Good Performers

For such a big budget show, you'd really think this adaptation of the 19th-century novel would be a lot better.

Posted March 19, 2013, at 10:55 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

‘An American Story’ Shows Lincoln’s Death from his Doctor’s Point of View

‘An American Story’ Shows Lincoln’s Death from his Doctor’s Point of View

Portraying the doctor who cared for Lincoln in his final hours, Hershey Felder leads a musical tour of 19th-century America.

Posted March 14, 2013, at 2:45 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

‘Crime Scene’ Is a Strong New Play About Chicago’s Murder Problem

‘Crime Scene’ Is a Strong New Play About Chicago’s Murder Problem

Collaboraction’s new production about Chicago's high murder rate is visceral, passionate, and pretty well done.

Posted March 7, 2013, at 5:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

‘From Doo Wop to Hip Hop’ Review: Great Songs, Clunky Story

‘From Doo Wop to Hip Hop’ Review: Great Songs, Clunky Story

Great music (almost) redeems the weak narrative structure in Black Ensemble Theatre's latest musical.

Posted March 5, 2013, at 2:05 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Alexis J. Rogers Makes a Great Billie Holiday

Alexis J. Rogers Makes a Great Billie Holiday

in a new musical, Porchlight Theater tells the story of the brilliant but tragic American icon.

Posted March 1, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

The C Notes Power List: Theatre’s Scene Stealers

The C Notes Power List: Theatre’s Scene Stealers

We’ve already recognized the 100 Most Powerful Chicagoans, but now C Notes dives into who is influencing the different cultural scenes in the city.

Posted Feb. 25, 2013, at 4:54 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Review: Victory Gardens’ ‘Disconnect’ Needs to be Unplugged and Rebooted

Review: Victory Gardens’ ‘Disconnect’ Needs to be Unplugged and Rebooted

It’s hard to connect to this play about an Indian call center.

Posted Feb. 14, 2013, at 5:03 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Welcome to Pinterland: ‘The Birthday Party’ is Dysfunctional, Dystopian, and Deliciously Disturbing

Welcome to Pinterland: ‘The Birthday Party’ is Dysfunctional, Dystopian, and Deliciously Disturbing

The new drama at Steppenwolf is as disturbing as it is intriguing.

Posted Feb. 8, 2013, at 2:51 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Review: ‘Other Desert Cities’ Doles Out Tepid Family Trauma

Review: ‘Other Desert Cities’ Doles Out Tepid Family Trauma

The Goodman’s swing at the Tony Award-winning show is a fine play getting a less-than-stellar production.

Posted Jan. 30, 2013, at 12:14 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Review: ‘American Wee-Pie’ a Sweet Take on Mid-Life Reinvention

Review: ‘American Wee-Pie’ a Sweet Take on Mid-Life Reinvention

Lisa Dillman’s new play at the Rivendell Theatre centers on midlife ruts and the leap of faith it takes to hoist oneself out of them.

Posted Jan. 24, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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