Archive for July, 2011

Review: Pornography (Steep Theatre)

     
Peter Moore, Rudy Galvan and Michael Salinas - Pornography at Steep Theatre
Pornography
 

Written by Simon Stephens
Directed by Robin Witt
at Steep Theatre, 1115 W. Berwyn (map)
thru Sept 3 | tickets: $20-$22  | more info

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July 31, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Review: Macbeth (Goat Song Theatre)

     
Macbeth - Goat Song Theatre
Macbeth
 

Written by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Brian Conley
at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont (map)
thru July 31  |  tickets: $20  |  more info

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July 29, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Review: West Side Story (Broadway in Chicago)

      
Kyle Harris and Ali Ewoldt - West Side Story    
West Side Story

Written by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim
Directed by David Saint
at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph
thru Aug 14  |  tickets: $32-$95  |  more info

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July 28, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Review: The Misunderstanding (Theatre Y)

     
The Misunderstanding - Theatre Y
The Misunderstanding
 

Written by Albert Camus
Translated by Graham Ley
Directed by Kevin V. Smith
at Lacuna Artist Lofts, 2150 S. Canalport (map)
thru August 27  |  tickets: $15-$20  |  more info

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July 28, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Wednesday Wordplay: Worst book titles of all time

   
Games You Can Play With Your Pussy     
   
Games You Can Play with your Pussy
  
  
  
     
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July 27, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Review: Jersey Shore: The Musical (4 Days Late)

         
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Jersey Shore: The Musical
 

Directed by Erin Lane 
at Studio BE, 3110 N. Sheffield (map)
thru Sept 10 Dec 3 | tickets: $20  | more info

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July 27, 2011 | 1 Comment More

Review: University (Theatre Momentum)

     
"University", an improv presented by Theatre Momentum and directed by Henri Dugas IV, continues at the Apollo Studio Theatre through August 13.
University
 

Directed by Henri Dugas IV
at Apollo Theatre Studio, 2540 N. Lincoln (map)
thru Aug 13  | tickets: $8-$10  |  more info

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July 26, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Review: The Trestle of Pope Lick Creek (Eclipse Theatre)

     
Matt Farrabee and Marissa Cowsilll - Eclipse Theatre
The Trestle of Pope Lick Creek
 

Written by Naomi Wallace
Directed by Jonathan Berry
Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map)
thru Sept 4  | tickets: $23-$28  |  more info

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July 26, 2011 | 1 Comment More

Review: The Rose of Stambul (Chicago Folks Operetta)

     
Gerald Frantzen and Kimberly McCord - Rose of Stambul
The Rose of Stambul
 

Written by Leo Fall
Directed by Kathryn Kamp
Conducted by John Frantzen 
at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division (map)
thru July 31  | tickets: $30-$35  |  more info

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July 25, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Review: En Route (one step at a time/Chicago Shakes)

     
en route - Chicago Shakespeare, One Step at a time  
En Route
 

Created by Suzanne Kersten, Clair Korobacz, Paul Moir, Julian Rickert and Jackson Castiglione 
thru August 13  |  tickets: $35  |  more info

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July 25, 2011 | 3 Comments More

Review: Laer’s Last Prayer (Stephen F. Murray)

     
Brian Hurst and Elliott Fredland - Laer's Last Prayer     
   

Lær’s Last Prayer

Written/Directed by Stephen F. Murray
at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr  (map)
thru July 24  |  tickets: $15-$25  |  more info

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July 24, 2011 | 0 Comments More