Monthly Archives: September 2016
The War of the Families Partridge and Brady
The Bardy Bunch – Mercury Theatre
The brainchild of playwright Stephen Garvey, this little cult musical parody originally debuted at New York’s 2011
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The Saga Continues
Tug of War: Civil Strife – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Just four months ago, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, as part of its yearlong Shakespeare 400 Celebration, produced
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A Musical Fable About Fate
Fly By Night – Theo Ubique
This sweet little seven-handed show, so perfectly suited to an intimate venue like the No Exit Cafe, is a little known
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The Devil is in the Details
Hand to God – Victory Gardens Theatre
Perhaps the devil made him do it, but Robert Askins’ dark, irreverent, riveting comic drama is about honesty and
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What Makes Us Tick
Life Sucks – Lookingglass Theatre
If everything in our lives doesn’t go just as we expect or want it, the common cry is that Life Sucks. But does it really?
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A House Divided
The City of Conversation – Northlight Theatre
Henry James, the great American author, called Washington D.C. “the city of conversation” upon discovering that,
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Cheers Live on Stage – Broadway in Chicago
Mention the names of Sam Malone, Diane Chambers, Carla, Norm, Cliff and the Coach and almost everyone of a
Read MoreThis Feast Made Me Nauseous
The Feast – Red Theater Chicago at the Den Theatre
I love the Red Theater and the idea it represents. Free theater, be a comrade, ask dangerous questions- all good. The idea of keeping theater free for all is a great and noble idea.
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Struggling in Stockholm
Hand in Hand – Akvavit Theatre
This unique Chicago theatre company, whose mission is to find universal voices within the Nordic world, presents a
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