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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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Striking 12

Striking 12The "Un-Holiday Holiday MusicalBook, Music & Lyrics by Brendan Milburn,Rachel Sheinkin & Valerie VigodaDirected by Lara FilipProduced by Peter BlairAt BoHo Theatre at HeartlandWhimsical material deftly performed makes Striking 12 a treatIf you are tired of all those sweet, cute...

Published on December 20, 2010, 7:49 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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The Pirates of Penzance

Music by Arthur Sullivan New Arrangements by Kevin O'DonnellLibretto by W. S. GilbertDirected by Sean GraneyProduced by the-hypocritesAt Chopin Theatre's downstairs studioReinvented Pirates of Penzance sinks into sloppy parodyDirector Sean Graney's wild take on Gilbert and...

Published on December 16, 2010, 2:59 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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Wicked

WickedMusic and Lyrics by Stephen SchwartzBook by Winnie HolzmanDirector: Joe MantelloChoreographer James Lynn AbbottProduced by Broadway In ChicagoAt the Cadillac Palace Theatre, ChicagoThe green witch returns to the delight of Chicago audiencesWicked is the Broadway musical that remains "critic...

Published on December 4, 2010, 3:30 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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Lobby Hero

Lobby HeroBy Kenneth LonerganDirected by Keira FrommAt Redtwist Theatre, ChicagoIntriguing comedy/drama/mystery cleverly staged and well acted.Since Andrew Jessop has taken over the set designs for Redtwist Theatre, he has revolutionized the intimate storefront space making it look larger that...

Published on December 3, 2010, 5:24 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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Peter Pan (a play)

Adapted and directed by Amanda Dehnertfrom the books by J.M. BarrieAt Lookingglass Theatre, ChicagoDark and uneven retelling of Barrie's classic taleLet me state upfront that the Lookingglass Theatre production of Peter Pan is NOT the delightful, family friendly musical. It is a dark affair...

Published on November 7, 2010, 12:14 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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Recipients of 42nd Annual Jeff Equity Awards

At the 42nd Annual Jeff Equity Awards, "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity," produced by Victory Gardens Theater in association with Teatro Vista...Theatre With a View, took top honors for a play with a total of 5 awards. An exciting world premiere by Kristoffer Diaz, the production...

Published on October 26, 2010, 12:49 AM by MTC Admin | 0 comment(s)

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Equus - Ludicrous Theatre

EquusBy Peter ShafferDirected by Wayne ShawProduced by Ludicrous Theatre CompanyAt BoHo Theatre/Heartland Studio, ChicagoNudity rains in uneven productionI question many of the directorial decisions and casting choices made by Wayne Shaw in his sensual production of Peter Shaffer's...

Published on October 15, 2010, 2:16 AM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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The Franklin Expedition

The Franklin ExpeditionCreated by The Building Stage Conceived and directed by Blake MontgomeryDeveloped and performed by David Amaral, Pamela Maurer,Chris Pomeroy, Joh Stutzman and Leah UrzendowskiAt The Building Stage, ChicagoConceptualized experimental staging renders mixed results and muddled...

Published on September 30, 2010, 10:48 AM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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Candide

Music by Leonard BernsteinBook adapted from Voltaire by Hugh WheelerLyrics by Richard WilburAdditional lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, John Latouche, Lillian HellmanDorothy Parker and Leonard BernsteinDirected and Newly adapted from the Voltaire by Mary ZimmermanChoreographed by Daniel PelzigMusical...

Published on September 29, 2010, 11:19 PM by Chicago Critic | 0 comment(s)

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