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Jeff Awards Nominations 2011

JEFF AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2011 NON-EQUITY NOMINATIONSJeff Awards Announces 2011 Non-Equity Nominations;Hypocrites and Theo Ubique Top List of Most-Nominated Companies;Redtwist Garners 3 of 6 Production-Play NodsThe Jeff Awards today announced 106 nominations in 23 categories for Non-Equity Jeff...

Published on April 27, 2011, 11:41 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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Agnes of God

Agnes of GodBy John PielmeierDirected by Jacob Christopher GreenProduced by Hubris ProductionsAt the Greenhouse TheatreStrong acting propels powerful script in Agnes of GodHubris productions is quietly amassing a fine body of work over the last few years. Their latest is a moving production of...

Published on March 14, 2011, 1:45 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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Theater Symposium set for Chicago

How has Chicago theatre developed from a grassroots movement to a global phenomenon over the past 50 years? What is the current state of "the beating heart of American theatre," as British critic Michael Billington recently described Chicago? And what is the future of theatre in Chicago - in...

Published on February 15, 2011, 12:16 AM by MTC Admin | 0 comment(s)

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National Endowment for the Arts in Danger

Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will bring to the House floor, a Continuing Resolution (CR) appropriations package that proposes to cut dozens of federal agencies and programs for the balance of the current 2011 fiscal year (March 5 through September 30). The National...

Published on February 11, 2011, 10:36 PM by MTC Admin | 0 comment(s)

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As You Like It

As You Like ItBy William Shakespeare Directed by Gary GriffinAt Chicago Shakespeare TheaterOptimistic romantic comedy shines on stage"All the world's a stageAnd all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts." - Jaques...

Published on February 8, 2011, 11:50 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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Short Shakespeare! Macbeth

By Lawrence Bommer www.chicagostagestyle.comShakespeare’s shortest tragedy just got a bit shorter. David Bell’s swift and sure 75-minute version is a great introduction to a relentless tragedy where actions almost speak louder than Shakespeare’s words. The rugged and...

Published on January 22, 2011, 4:03 PM by Joe Stead | 0 comment(s)

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The Beauty Queen of Leenane

By Tyler Tidmore www.chicagostagestyle.comMartin McDonagh begins his violent and dark comedy trilogy with the play that started it all, “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”. Strong Irish backgrounds fill McDonagh's characters as they blacken out the sun with their astonishingly...

Published on January 22, 2011, 4:01 PM by Joe Stead | 0 comment(s)

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Ragtime

By Joe Stead www.chicagostagestyle.comNot even snow glaciers and sub zero temperatures can derail one of January's most anticipated events, the annual Dolphin Show at Northwestern University. America's largest student-produced musical is always one I look forward to seeing,...

Published on January 22, 2011, 3:59 PM by Joe Stead | 0 comment(s)

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Lakeboat

By Tyler Tidmore www.chicagostagestyle.comChicago is one of the lucky cities in America to share its borders with the beautiful Lake Michigan. The summer time brings the nice warm breezes from the lake, while the winter time brings cruel, bone-chilling winds that are capable of knocking...

Published on January 22, 2011, 3:58 PM by Joe Stead | 0 comment(s)

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9 to 5: the Musical

By Tyler Tidmore www.chicagostagestyle.comIt's interesting how a simple early 1980's comedy film can spring into a weak Broadway musical. The concept of “if it ain't broke, don't fix it” comes into play as the revamped musical “9 to 5 The Musical” gears up...

Published on January 20, 2011, 6:46 PM by Joe Stead | 0 comment(s)

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