Category: PLAYWRIGHTS

Review: Romeo Juliet (The Hypocrites)

Walter Briggs as Romeo in The Hypocrites' "Romeo Juliet", Sean Graney's adaptation from text of William Shakespeare and Felice Romani. (photo credit: Ryan Bourque)       
      
Romeo Juliet 

By William Shakespeare and Felice Romani
Adapted and Directed by Sean Graney 
at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division (map)
thru July 1  |  tickets: $36   |  more info
       
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May 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Review: Arcadia (New Leaf Theatre)

A scene from New Leaf Theatre's "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard, directed by Jessica Hutchinson. (photo credit: Tom McGrath)       
      
Arcadia

Written by Tom Stoppard  
Directed by Jessica Hutchinson  
at Lincoln Park Cultural Center (map)
thru June 16  |  tickets: $15-$25   |  more info
       
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May 19, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Review: Encores – After the Theatre and Other Stories (Piven Theatre Workshop)

Joanne Underwood and Daniel Smith - Encores Piven Theatre Workshop       
      
Encores: After the Theatre
     and Other Stories  

Adapted from stories by Anton Chekhov  
Directed by Joyce Piven 
Noyes Cultural Center, Evanston (map)
thru May 20  |  tickets: $25   |  more info
       
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May 10, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Review: Henry V (Promethean Theatre)

Jeremy Trager and Jerry Bloom, in a scene from Promethean Theatre's "Henry V" by William Shakespeare, directed by Brian Pastor. (photo credit: Tom McGrath)       
      
Henry V 

Written by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Brian Pastor  
Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map)
thru June 2  |  tickets: $20   |  more info
       
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May 9, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Review: The Iceman Cometh (Goodman Theatre)

Harry Hope (Stephen Ouimette) in Eugene O’Neill’s The Iceman Cometh directed by Robert Falls at Goodman Theatre       
      
The Iceman Cometh 

Written by Eugene O’Neill 
Directed by Robert Falls 
at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map)
thru June 17   |  tickets: $61-$175   |  more info
       
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May 5, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Review: Timon of Athens (Chicago Shakespeare Theater)

Ian McDiarmid (center) as Timon, along with the cast, in Chicago Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens" by William Shakespeare, directed by Barbara Gaines (photo credit: Liz Lauren)       
      
Timon of Athens 

Written by William Shakespeare 
Directed by Barbara Gaines 
at Chicago Shakespeare, Navy Pier (map)
thru June 10  |  tickets: $44-$75   |  more info
       
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May 5, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Review: In a Forest, Dark and Deep (Profiles Theatre)

Darrell W. Cox, Natasha Lowe - In Forest Dark and Deep, Profiles Theatre       
      
In a Forest, Dark and Deep 

Written by Neil LaBute  
Directed by Joe Jahraus  
at Profiles Theatre, 4139 N. Broadway (map)
thru June 3   |  tickets: $35-$40   |  more info
       
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April 27, 2012 | 3 Comments More

Review: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (ShawChicago)

ShawChicago Theater presents George Bernard Shaw's "Mrs. Warren's Profession" at the Ruth Page Center, and directed by Robert Scogin. (photo credit: Lila M. Stromer)       
      
Mrs. Warren’s Profession 

Written by George Bernard Shaw  
Directed by Robert Scogin 
Ruth Page Center, 1250 N. Dearborn (map)
thru May 7  |  tickets: $12-$25   |  more info
       
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April 26, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Review: Melancholy Play (Grey Ghost Theatre)

Mouzam Makkar as Tilly, and Andy Junk as Frank - Melancholy Play       
      
Melancholy Play 

Written by Sarah Ruhl 
Directed by Amber Robinson
at Viaduct Theatre, 3111 N. Western (map)
thru May 13  |  tickets: $15   |  more info
       
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April 24, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Review: Angels in America – Part One: Millennium Approaches (Court Theatre)

Mary Beth Fisher, Rob Lindley - Angels in America Court Theatre       
      
Angels in America:  
       Millennium Approaches 

Written by Tony Kushner  
Directed by Charles Newell
at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis (map)
thru June 3  |  tickets: $45-$65   |  more info
       
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April 19, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Review: Angels in America – Part Two: Perestroika (Court Theatre)

Rob Lindley - Angels in America Perestroika, Court Theatre       
      
Angels in America:   
       Perestroika

Written by Tony Kushner  
Directed by Charles Newell
at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis (map)
thru June 3  |  tickets: $45-$65   |  more info
       
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April 19, 2012 | 0 Comments More
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