Posted on August 20, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
As Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) finishes the run of its acclaimed world-premiere family musical The Emperor’s New Clothes (our review ★★★½) this month, it looks forward to the season ahead. Further information for all of the productions listed below is available on the Theater’s website at www.chicagoshakes.com or by calling the CST Box Office at 312.595.5600.
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Posted on August 7, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Play combines schoolboy charm with star-crossed lovers The Journeymen Theater presents Shakespeare’s R & J Adapted by Joe Calarco Directed by Frank Pullen Berger Park Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan (map) through August 21st | tickets: $15 | more info reviewed by Keith Ecker “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?” [...]
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Posted on August 3, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
A Labour of Love in Oak Park Oak Park Festival Theatre presents Love’s Labour’s Lost Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Jack Hickey at Austin Gardens, 100 block North Forest, Oak Park (map) through August 21 | tickets: $20-$25 | more info reviewed by K.D. Hopkins Okay – sitting in the [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
A mixed bag at Two Pence Shakespeare Two Pence Shakespeare present The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tom Wells at Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main St., Evanston (map) through August 21 | tickets: $9-$20 | more info reviewed by K.D. Hopkins The publicity materials for [...]
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Posted on July 21, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Come to Oak Park Festival Theatre before the show to enjoy light refreshments and interaction with the cast. Then stay for the classic Shakespeare comedy, followed by a post-show dialogue with the cast and director.
Filed under: Oak Park Festival, Theater Thursdays, William Shakespeare | Tagged: Austin Gardens, Loves Labours Lost, Oak Park Festival Theater, Theater Thursday, William Shakespeare | Leave a Comment »
Posted on July 15, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Indian concept hinders First Folio production First Folio Theatre presents Twelfth Night Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Michael F. Goldberg at Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oakbrook (map) Through August 8th | tickets: $23-$28 | more info reviewed by Oliver Sava When developing a concept for a Shakespeare production, it is important [...]
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Posted on April 18, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Framed ‘Shrew’ no improvement Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents The Taming of the Shrew By William Shakespeare with new induction scenes by Neil LaBute Directed by Josie Rourke Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave. (map) Through June 6 | tickets: $44-$75 | more info Reviewed by Leah A. Zeldes [...]
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Posted on February 12, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Jude Law, James Earl Jones, Keira Knightley, among others Hollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for the 2010 Laurence Olivier theater awards, including nominees Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley. Among the nominations: James Earl Jones is a best-actor favorite for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee [...]
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Posted on January 27, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Lyric Opera of Chicago 2010/2011 Season The Lyric Opera kicks off its 56th season on October 1st presenting 68 performances of 8 operas in a 24-week period. On January 26, 2010, the upcoming season schedule was announced by General Director William Mason. Joining Mr. Mason at the press conference to discuss next [...]
Filed under: Chicago Shakespeare, Civic Opera House, Katy Walsh, Lyric Opera, Opera, Theater passings, William Shakespeare | Tagged: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Gary Griffin, Robert Wierzel, Georges Bizet, Barbara Gaines, Giuseppe Verdi, Renato Palumbo, Lyric Opera, Sondra Radvanovsky, Giacomo Puccini, Deborah Voigt, James Morris, Richard Wagner, Nicole Cabell, Frank Lopardo, Vincent Liotta, Lyric Opera of chicago, William Mason, Sir Andrew Davis, Thomas hampson, Nadja Michael, Dimitri Pittas, Stefan Kocan, Carter Scott, James Noone, Virgil C. Johnson, John Copley, Alain Altinoglu, Kate Aldrich, Yonghoon Lee, Elaine Alvarez, Kyle Ketelsen, Nadia Krasteva, Brandon Jovanovich, Benjamin Britten, Neil Armfield, Rory Macdonald, David Daniels, Anna Christy, Peter Rose, Keith Jameson, Wilbur Pauley, Kelley O'Connor, Shawn Mathey, Elizabeth De Shong, Lucas Meachem, Erin Wall, Dale Ferguson, Damien Cooper, Renata Scotto, Asher Fisch, Mark Delevan, Stephanie Blythe, Kathleen Kim, Zack Brown, Christine Binder, William S. Gilbert, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Neal Davies, Toby Spence, Andriana Chuchman, Andrew Shore, Phillip Kraus, Katharine Goeldner, Marcello Giordani, Marco Vratogna, David Cangelosi, Daniel Sutin, Elijah Moshinsky, HJohan Botha, Emily Magee, Michaela Schuster, Greer Grimsley, Georg Zeppenfeld, Lester Lynch, George Frederic Handel, Peter Sellars, Henry Bickett, Eric Owens, Alice Coote, Lucy Crowe, Richard Croft, George Tsypin, Dunya Ramicova, James F. Ingalls | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 25, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Great promise hobbled by vapid script NightBlue Performing Arts Company presents: The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) By the Reduced Shakespeare Company Thru February 14th at Theatre Building Chicago (more info) Reviewed by Barry Eitel The myriad of shows penned by the Reduced Shakespeare Company (YouTube page) are a necessary by-product of theatre, something [...]
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Posted on January 17, 2010 by Scotty Zacher
Barrymore’s ghost walks through ‘I Hate Hamlet’ Big Noise Theatre Company presents: I Hate Hamlet By Paul Rudnick Directed by Craig Gustafson at Prairie Lakes Theater, Des Plaines Through Feb. 7 (ticket info) Reviewed by Leah A. Zeldes Fluffy as cotton candy, Paul Rudnick‘s 1991 screwball comedy, I Hate Hamlet, numbers among those navel-gazing [...]
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Posted on October 28, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
Without firm skeleton, confusion and unfocused choices persist The Hypocrites present: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Adapted and directed by Sean Graney at the Museum of Contemporary Art Stage through November 1st (program) reviewed by Barry Eitel From the moment the audience enters the MCA stage for The Hypocrites’ rendering of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, adapter/director Sean [...]
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Posted on October 27, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
Long live “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” Writers’ Theatre present: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead By Tom Stoppard Directed by Michael Halberstam Thru December 6th (but tickets) Reviewed by Oliver Sava The pre-show announcement for Writers’ Theatre‘s Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead asks audience members to lean forward and engage rather than sit back [...]
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Posted on October 1, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
Good news for Old Town’s A Red Orchid Theatre: tickets for their current production Mistakes Were Made (our review here), by Craig Wright, have been selling like hot cakes – so much so that they’ve added an extra Wednesday night performance for all of October. Be sure to check it out before it closes on [...]
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Posted on October 1, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre presents: Richard III by William Shakespeare directed by Barbara Gaines thru November 22nd (buy tickets) reviewed by Richard Millward Richard III is among Shakespeare’s earliest and most enduring successes and Richard, Duke of Gloucester and later King of England, perhaps his most thoroughly evil character. Despite the ingratiating manner he can [...]
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Posted on September 15, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
Equity Wing: Learn more about the Equity Wing All My Sons TimeLine Theatre Company » our review here Cabaret Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre » our review here High Fidelity Route 66 Theatre Company Million Dollar Quartet Apollo Theater Chicago » our review here Mistakes Were Made A Red Orchid Theatre Studs Terkel’s Not Working The [...]
Filed under: A Red Orchid, Apollo Theater, Arthur Miller, Caffeine Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Hell in a Handbag, Jeff Awards, Jeff-Recommended, Marriott Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, Premiere Theatre, Profiles Theatre, Route 66, Second City, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, TimeLine Theatre, William Shakespeare | Tagged: A Red Orchid Theatre, Apollo Theater Chicago, Arthur Miller, Caffeine Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Equity Wing, Hell in a Handbag Productions, Jeff Awards, Marriott Theatre, Michael James, Porchlight Music Theatre, Premiere Theatre, Profiles Theatre, Route 66 Theatre Company, Second City e.t.c., Studs Terkel, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, TimeLine Theatre, Vitalist Theatre, William Shakespeare | Leave a Comment »
Posted on September 11, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
Making the most of a risky venture Theo Ubique presents: The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare directed by Nick Minas thru October 4th (buy tickets) Reviewed by Barry Eitel Plopping Shakespeare into a cabaret setting seems like a very risky venture. However, so does paring down Andrew Lloyd Weber to fit into [...]
Filed under: 2009 Reviews, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barry Eitel, Comedy, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, William Shakespeare | Tagged: Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, No Exit Cafe, Jeff Awards, William Shakespeare, Heartland Cafe, Rogers Park, Ryan Jarosch, Matthew Sherbach, Andrew Lloyd Weber, The Taming of the Shrew, Nick Minas, Jenny Lamb, Jeremy van Meter, Cheryl Roy, Steve Gensler, Mike Oleon, Benjamin Mason, J. Preddie Predmore, Mickey Vines, Ethan Deppe | 2 Comments »
Posted on August 26, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
Quotes we Like I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe. — Leo Rosten (aside: This is pertinent, considering those that believe that Obama was born in Kenya, or that their will be death panels if the health bill passes) Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. [...]
Filed under: Wednesday Wordplay, William Shakespeare | Tagged: William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Leo Rosten, Dr. Seuss, Hugh Macleod, Elizabeth Aston | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 18, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
Check out a great podcast interview with Stef Tovar, one of the producers and stars of High Fidelity…The Musical, currently playing at Piper’s Alley (map). Tovar talks about the show as well as his career. What caused Mozart’s death? A recent study says it might have been strep throat. Another big Hollywood name has [...]
Filed under: Broadway, Broadway-bound, Casting, Financials, Human Interest, Marketing, Physical Environs, Piper's Alley, Theater Gossip, Theater News, Think Fast, Tony Awards, William Shakespeare | Tagged: cocain found on money, cocain on dollar bills, cocain paper money, Hamlet, High Fidelity, Hilton Theater, Jude Law, Jude Law Tony Award, Patrick Sutton, Piper's Alley, Smock Alley Theatre, Spiderman the Musical, Stef Tovar, Theatre in Chicago, Tony Award, William Shakespeare Hamlet, Wolfgang Mozart | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 9, 2009 by Scotty Zacher
It’s always great news when you hear that a theatre company has found a place of their own: a home, which in turn creates a place which better nurtures a company’s creative process. So it’s wonderful to hear that Provision Theater Company will produce their 2009-10 season in their brand new home, located at 1001 [...]
Filed under: Physical Environs, Provision Theater, Season, Theater News, William Shakespeare | Tagged: Corrie ten boom, Cotton Patch Gospel, Provision Theatre, Susan Moniz, Tim Gregory, William Shakespeare | Leave a Comment »
