09/28/07

Truth or Dare

Stranger than Fiction
A lot of plays are hyped as “smart”; few live up to the promise. But Fiction—a story that, from a lesser playwright, could have been a sappy Lifetime movie—makes the cut, thanks to Steven Dietz’s witty repartee and highly literate characters. The story follows a pair of married novelists who, when they find out the wife has a few weeks to live, decide to share their diaries and lay bare the secrets of their lives. Previews run Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th at 7:30 p.m., Sunday the 30th...

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09/21/07

Sea Legs vs. Bulging Biceps

Arrrrguably the best weekend kickoff
It’s about as close to the Caribbean as you can get on the Great Lakes. Take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather on the Last Spirited Sail, a two-hour lake tour aboard the schooner Red Witch, Friday the 21st. For the adventuresome: The best pirate costume wins a bottle of Champagne. Not into playing dress up? Sample the French fusion eats and Caribbean drinks, and daydream your way into the weekend. Board at 8 p.m. in Burnham Harbor (1559 S. Lake Shore Dr.; 773-354-1563), slip J-23. Tickets are $60; reservations required: cook-au-vin.com.

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09/13/07

Drama Mamas

If the Slipper Fits
Redmoon can take almost any idea and make it avant-garde. The troupe strikes again with The Princess Club, a modern examination of female-fronted fairy tales (Rapunzel, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty) that combines physical comedy, spectacular costuming, puppetry, and a hip-hop runway. One word of caution (or titillation): Although it was inspired by childhood stories, this show is for adults only. The Princess Club runs Thursdays through Sundays through October 7th at Redmoon Central (1463 W. Hubbard St.; 312-850-8440). Tickets are $15 to $30.

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