Review: Stella & Lou (Northlight Theatre)

Ed Flynn, Francis Guinan and Rhea Perlman in Northlight Theatre's "Stella & Lou" by Bruce Graham, directed by BJ Jones. (photo credit: Michael Brosilow)        
       
Stella & Lou 

Written by Bruce Graham
Directed by BJ Jones
Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd. (map)
thru June 9  |  tickets: $25-$72   |  more info
       
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May 24, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Review: What’s the T? (About Face Youth Theatre)

About Face Youth Theatre's "What's the T?" by Sara Kerastas and the Youth Ensemble, directed by Eric Huff. (photo credit: Michael Brosilow)        
       
What’s the T? 

Written by Sara Kerastas and the Ensemble
Directed by Eric Hoff
at VG Upstairs Loft, 2433 N. Lincoln (map)
thru June 2  |  tickets: $15   |  more info
       
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Review: The Marvelous Land of Oz (New American Folk Theatre)

Matt Huston and Jamal Howard star as Scarecrow and Jack Pumpkinhead in New American Folk Theatre's "The Marvelous Land of Oz", written and directed by Anthony Whitaker.        
       
The Marvelous Land of Oz 

Written and Directed by Anthony Whitaker
Based on the book by L. Frank Baum
at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee (map)
thru June 2  |  tickets: $15-$20   |  more info
       
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May 22, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Review: The Timey Wimey Fantastic Brilliant Extravaganza – Geronimo! (Right Brain Project)

Right Brain Project's "The Timey Wimey Fantastic Brilliant Extravaganza" by McKenzie and Justin Gerber, directed by Emma Peterson. (photo credit: Joseph Ramski)        
       
The Timey Wimey Fantastic
      Brilliant Extravaganza

Written by McKenzie and Justin Gerber
Directed by Emma Peterson
at RBP Rorschach, 4001 N. Ravenswood (map)
thru June 23  |  tickets: $10-$15   |  more info
       
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Review: The Electric Baby (Rivendell Theatre)

Lionel Gentle and Amanda Powell star in Rivendell Theatre's "The Electric Baby" by Stefanie Zadravec, directed by Tara Mallen. (photo credit: Joe Mazza)        
       
The Electric Baby 

Written by Stefanie Zadravec  
Directed by Tara Mallen
at Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge (map)
thru June 22  |  tickets: $30   |  more info
       
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Review: Reverb (Redtwist Theatre)

Mary Williamson and Peter Oyloe star in Redtwist Theatre's "Reverb" by Leslye Headland, directed by Jonathan Berry. (photo credit: Jan Ellen Graves )

       
       
Reverb 

Written by Leslye Headland
Directed by Jonathan Berry 
at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr (map)
thru June 23  |  tickets: $25-$30   |  more info
       
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Review: The Misanthrope (Court Theatre)

A.C. Smith, Grace Gealey and Erik Hellman star in Court Theatre's "The Misanthrope" by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur and directed by Charles Newell. (photo credit: Michael Brosilow)        
       
The Misanthrope 

By Molière, Translated by Richard Wilbur
Directed by Charles Newell
at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis (map)
thru June 9  |  tickets: $45-$65   |  more info
       
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Review: Speech and Debate (American Theater Company)

Sadieh Rifai and William Patrick Riley star in American Theater Company's "Speech & Debate" by Stephen Karam, directed by PJ Paparelli. (photo credit: Michael Brosilow)        
       
Speech & Debate 

Written by Stephen Karam
Directed by PJ Paparelli
American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron (map)
thru June 23  |  tickets: $38-$43   |  more info
       
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Review: Fight Girl Battle World (Infusion Theatre)

Kai Young, Sheila O’Connor and Kevin Anderson star in Infusion Theatre's "Fight Girl Battle World" by Qui Nguyen, directed by Mitch Golob. (photo credit: Johnny Knight)        
       
Fight Girl Battle World 

Written by Qui Nguyen 
Directed by Mitch Golob
at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont (map)
thru June 16  |  tickets: $15-$25   |  more info
       
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May 18, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Review: In the Company of Men (Profiles Theatre)

Jordan Brown stars as Chad in Profiles Theatre's "In the Company of Men" by Neil LaBute, directed by Rick Snyder. (photo credit: Michael Brosilow)        
       
In the Company of Men 

Written by Neil LaBute  
Directed by Rick Snyder  
at The Main Stage, 4139 N. Broadway (map)
thru June 30  |  tickets: $35-$40   |  more info
       
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Review: Ganesh Versus the Third Reich (Back to Back Theatre and MCA)

Simon Laherty, Brian Tilley and David Woods in Back to Back Theatre's "Ganesh Versus the Third Reich", directed by Bruce Gladwin. (photo credit: Jeff Busby)        
       
Ganesh Versus
          the Third Reich
 

Written by Back to Back Theatre 
Devised and Directed by Bruce Gladwin
at MCA Stage, 220 E. Chicago (map)
thru May 19  |  tickets: $10-$28   |  more info
       
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Review: Lear (Red Tape Theatre)

Meghan Reardon and Amanda Drinkall in Red Tape Theatre's "Lear" by Young Jean Lee, directed by James Palmer. (photo credit: Austin D. Oie)        
       
Lear 

Written by Young Jean Lee 
Directed by James D. Palmer
St. Peter’s Church, 621 W. Belmont (map)
thru June 22  |  tickets: $25   |  more info
       
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May 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More