Review: Blood and Gifts (TimeLine Theatre)

Kareem Bandealy as Abdullah Khan in Blood and Gifts at Timeline Theatre Chicago        
       
Blood and Gifts 

Written by J.T. Rogers
Directed by Nick Bowling
at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington (map)
thru July 28  |  tickets: $22-$42   |  more info
       
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May 10, 2013 | 0 Comments More

Review: If You Split a Second (Pegasus Players)

Dylan McGorty and Stephanie Chavara star in Pegasus Players' "If You Split a Second" by Dana Lynn Formby, directed by Ilesa Duncan.        
       
If You Split a Second 

Written by Dana Lynn Formby
Directed by Ilesa Duncan
Pegasus Players Theatre, 4520 N. Beacon (map)
thru June 2  |  tickets: $15-$25   |  more info
       
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Review: The Ruling Class (Goat Song Theatre)

Goat Song Theatre presents "The Ruling Class" by Peter Barnes, directed by Brian Conley, now playing through May 19th at the Athenatuem Theatre in Chicago.        
       
The Ruling Class 

Written by Peter Barnes
Directed by Brian Conley
Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport (map)
thru May 19  |  tickets: $20   |  more info
       
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Review: Oklahoma! (Lyric Opera of Chicago)

Ashley Brown and John Cudia star as Laurey and Curly in Lyric Opera's "Oklahoma!" by Rodgers and Hammerstein, directed by Gary Griffin. (photo credit: Dan Rest)        
       
Oklahoma! 

Music by Richard Rodgers 
Book and Lyrics by Roger Hammerstein II
Directed by Gary Griffin
Conducted by James Lowe
at Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker (map)
thru May 19  |  tickets: $42-$153   |  more info  
       
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Review: Collected Stories (American Blues Theater)

Carmen Roman and Gwendolyn Whiteside star as Ruth Steiner and Lisa Morrison in American Blues Theater's "Collected Stories" by Donald Margulies, directed by Jessica and MaryAnn Thebus. (photo credit: Johnny Knight)        
       
Collected Stories 

Written by Donald Margulies
Co-Directed by Jessica Thebus
       and MaryAnn Thebus
Richard Christiansen Thtr, 2433 N. Lincoln (map)
thru May 19  |  tickets: $29-$49   |  more info
       
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Review: Adult Entertainment (Bard and Fool Theater Group)

Whitney Rappana stars as Heidi in Bard and Fool Theater Group's "Adult Entertainment" by Elaine May, directed by Doug Albers.        
       
Adult Entertainment 

Written by Elaine May 
Directed by Doug Albers
Apollo Studio Theater,  2540 N. Lincoln (map)
thru May 19  |  tickets: $12-$15   |  more info
       
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Review: The Lake Effect (Silk Road Rising)

Minita Gandhi and Mark Smith star in Silk Road Rising's "The Lake Effect" by Rajiv Joseph, directed by Timothy Douglas. (photo credit: Michael Brosilow)        
       
The Lake Effect 

Written by Rajiv Joseph  
Directed by Timothy Douglas 
at Pierce Hall, 77 W. Washington (map)
thru May 26  |  tickets: $35   |  more info
       
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Review: The Happiest Song Plays Last (Goodman Theatre and Teatro Vista)

Musician Nelson González and Jaime Tirelli (Agustín) in Quiara Alegría Hudes’ The Happiest Song Plays Last, directed by Edward Torres at Goodman Theatre. (photo credit: Liz Lauren)        
       
The Happiest Song 
                  Plays Last
 

Written by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Directed by Edward Torres
at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn (map)
thru May 12  |  tickets: $14-$45   |  more info
       
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Review: A Part of the Game (Curious Theatre Branch)

Curious Theatre Branch presents "A Part of the Game", written and directed by Matt Rieger, and starring Brian Collins, Chloe Johnston, Matt Rieger, Beau O'Reilly, John Starrs and Julia Williams.       
      
A Part of the Game 

Written and Directed by Matt Rieger
at A House Unbuilt, 1802 W. Berteau (map)
thru June 2  |  tickets: $12-$15   |  more info
       
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Review: Tea with Edie and Fitz (Dead Writers Theatre Collective)

Nora Ulrey and Madison Niederhauser star as Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald in Dead Writers Theatre Collective's "Tea with Edie and Fitz" by Adam Pasen, directed by Jim Schneider. (photo credit: Anthony Robert La Penna)       
      
Tea with Edie and Fitz 

Written by Adam Pasen
Directed by Jim Schneider
Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln (map)
thru June 9  |  tickets: $30   |  more info
       
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Review: The Pajama Game (The Music Theatre Company)

Kelley Abell and Tyler Ravelson star in The Music Theatre Company's "The Pajama Game", directed by Jess McLeod.  (photo credit: Sarah JHP Watkins)       
      
The Pajama Game  

Music/Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross  
Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell
Directed by Jess McLeod 
Music Theatre Company, Highland Park (map)
thru May 19  |  tickets: $32-$40   |  more info
       
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Review: Girlfriend (20% Theatre Company)

20% Theatre Company's "Girlfriend" by Keely Flynn, directed by Amy Buckler.

       
       
Girlfriend 

Written by Keely Flynn 
Directed by Amy Buckler
at Zoo Studios, 4001 N. Ravenswood (map)
thru May 19  |  tickets: $15-$20   |  more info
       
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