THE BURIALS Takes on Gun Violence

THE BURIALS Takes on Gun Violence

The story follows Sophie, an “upstanding young millennial” and her family following the fall out after her brother goes on a shooting spree in her high school.

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Atari Play Navigates Pitfalls and Astroids to Find Bigger Truths

Atari Play Navigates Pitfalls and Astroids to Find Bigger Truths

(front, l to r) Stephanie Shum and Kevin Stangler with the cast of The New Colony’s MERGE. Photo by Evan Hanover. Review: MERGE at The New Colony By Tonika Todorova. It’s no wonder New Colony’s original play MERGE appealed to the ensemble- if you were a kid during the birth of video games, then most likely...

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Joffrey’s ROMEO AND JULIET is a Modern Masterpiece

Joffrey’s ROMEO AND JULIET is a Modern Masterpiece

Pictured: Rory Hohenstein (Romeo) and Christine Rocas (Juliet). Photo by Cheryl Mann.  Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at The Joffrey Ballet By Abigail Trabue Joffrey Ballet opened its 21st season in Chicago with what might be the single best production I’ve seen by the company in the 15 years I’ve lived in...

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A LIFE EXTRA ORDINARY at Gift is Beautiful, Haunting

A LIFE EXTRA ORDINARY at Gift is Beautiful, Haunting

This is a beautiful, haunting and present piece of theater with such memorable and heartfelt artistry.

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Here’s to a Long and Happy Marriage for Tony n’ Tina

Here’s to a Long and Happy Marriage for Tony n’ Tina

I love a good wedding. The thought of two people coming together and starting a new life is exciting, heartwarming, and all the pleasant adjectives you can think of.

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LOVE POTION Bursts With Vision and Imagination

LOVE POTION Bursts With Vision and Imagination

The Music Box with its vintage charm and sparkly stars on the ceiling is the perfect setting for the fantastical site-specific opera THE LOVE POTION by the Chicago Opera Theater (COT). Directed and designed by Artistic Director Andreas Mitisek

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Dandelion’s FISH EYE Is Full of Truth and Uncertainty

Dandelion’s FISH EYE Is Full of Truth and Uncertainty

“Your twenties are supposed to be confusing.” As a twenty-something, I hear that line a lot – and it’s true. However independent we feel at sixteen, eighteen, nineteen – most of us feel somehow unprepared for real adulthood.

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YOU ON THE MOORS NOW at The Hypocrites

YOU ON THE MOORS NOW at The Hypocrites

The Hypocrites production of YOU ON THE MOORS NOW certainly has that potential, but some confusing time jumps and gaps in the story left me more perplexed than anything else.

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FLY BY NIGHT: Romantically Charming and Laugh Out Loud Funny

FLY BY NIGHT: Romantically Charming and Laugh Out Loud Funny

James Romney and Meredith Kochan in FLY BY NIGHT. (Photo by Adam Veness) Review: FLY BY NIGHT at Theo Ubique By Haley Slamon Do you believe in fate? When watching the show playing right now in the intimate black box that is the No Exit Cafe, you might start wanting...

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MAN IN THE RING is a Knock-Out at Court

MAN IN THE RING is a Knock-Out at Court

Court Theater lands a winning and fascinating production in Michael Cristofer’s new play, MAN IN THE RING, which manages to set the bar beyond unreachable in its skilled talent and superb storytelling.

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