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Sometimes theatre is grand and epic in scale, like Goodman Theatre’s recent production of The Penelopiad. Other times, it’s intimate, with just a few actors, a small crew, and a handful of audience members. The […]
Sometimes theatre is grand and epic in scale, like Goodman Theatre’s recent production of The Penelopiad. Other times, it’s intimate, with just a few actors, a small crew, and a handful of audience members. The […]
Sometimes you come across a piece of art that seems handcrafted just for you. For me, a production of Macbeth at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre as part of an eighth grade field trip left a permanent […]
Certain stories can only be described as epic. The decade-long adventures of the ancient Greek hero Odysseus, as told by the poet Homer in The Odyssey, are certainly among them. But what of Penelope, the […]
Recently, I was expressing to a friend my love of all things miniature, be it a model train, a bite-sized brownie, or a Dungeons and Dragons figurine. With The Matchbox Magic Flute, now in its […]
I grew up with Internet friends. These were people I knew only from message boards, people I connected with across time and space through the power of shared interests and the world wide web. The […]
Ginger Minj, of RuPaul’s Drag Race fame, and long-time collaborator Gidget Galore bring their tribute to Broadway to Chicago in the form of The Broads’ Way. Produced by Fruit Wine Productions, this comedic romp through […]
Chicago’s favorite holiday tradition—Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, now in its 46th year—once again reaches beyond the stage in a unique partnership with WBEZ 91.5 FM, Chicago’s NPR news station. A Christmas Carol—An Audio Play co-adapted and directed by […]
The holidays can be a stressful time for many, but That’s Weird, Grandma Is Back! is the perfect antidote for the winter blues. Back for the first time in two years, this delightful production by […]
Step into a modern fairy tale with Islander, currently in production upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Set on the fictional Scottish island of Kinnan, the story follows teenage Eilidh, the youngest resident of the isle, […]
The Nutcracker, like A Christmas Carol, is one of those holiday stories that’s so omnipresent it’s impossible to avoid the occasional parody. The Buttcracker, produced by (Sub)Version Productions, offers a burlesque twist on the classic […]
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