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Category: Performing Arts Sidebar

Molly Fisher and Rudy Galvan in Hellish Half-Light
Posted inArts & Culture

Fringe theater goes on parade with the 26th annual Abbie Fest

by Kerry Cardoza August 13, 2014August 18, 2021

The Abbie Hoffman Died for Our Sins Theatre Festival features 72 hours of performances starting with a march from Daley Plaza.

DrekFest 2012 "grand loser" Abortion Carnival of the Jugglaos
Posted inArts & Culture

At DrekFest, the worst is yet to come

by Kerry Cardoza August 6, 2014August 18, 2021

At DrekFest, Stage Left’s annual contest for terrible ten-minutes plays, the worst is yet to come.

Sarah Gubbins, Ike Holter, Lucas Hnath
Posted inArts & Culture

Victory Gardens Ignition Festival of New Plays roundup

by Kerry Cardoza July 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Victory Gardens’ Ignition Festival of New Plays returns with a group more diverse than ever.

Sarah Gubbins, Ike Holter, Lucas Hnath
Posted inArts & Culture

Victory Gardens’ Ignition Festival sets off

by Kerry Cardoza July 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Victory Gardens’ Ignition Festival of New Plays returns with a group more diverse than ever.

Exit Strategy
Posted inArts & Culture

The Three Oaks Theater Festival brings off-Loop shows to Harbor County

by Kerry Cardoza July 2, 2014August 18, 2021

Reprises of The Normal Heart and Exit Strategy are among the highlights at the second annual Three Oaks Theater Festival.

Raul Castillo, John Judd, and Sandra Oh
Posted inArts & Culture

Death and the Maiden DOA at Victory Gardens

by Tony Adler June 24, 2014August 18, 2021

Victory Gardens’ Death and the Maiden is DOA.

Matthew McMunn and Felicia McBride
Posted inArts & Culture

The brave new human architecture of Levels and Lines

by Jena Cutie June 11, 2014August 18, 2021

For Levels and Lines, Kristina Isabelle puts her dancers on stilts.

Katie Rich
Posted inArts & Culture

The Chicago Women’s Funny Festival commandeers Stage 773

by Taylor Tolbert June 3, 2014August 18, 2021

The third annual Chicago Women’s Funny Festival offers a showcase of 70 acts featuring 400 performers.

Chris Schoen and Emmy Bean (seated) and Dave Buchen (standing)
Posted inArts & Culture

Theater Oobleck hits the Hideout for ‘Toosdays’ in ‘Joon’

by Taylor Tolbert May 28, 2014August 18, 2021

The fringe-theater faves take over the monthlong Tuesday Night Residency series.

The Queue
Posted inArts & Culture

Lucky Plush’s The Queue finds us ready and waiting

by Jena Cutie May 14, 2014August 18, 2021

Lucky Plush’s absurdist comedy The Queue has some fun while poised over the abyss.

Bob Eisen
Posted inArts & Culture

Bob Eisen’s dance pushes psychic buttons

by Jena Cutie May 7, 2014August 18, 2021

Links Hall cofounder Bob Eisen returns with a duet that pushes psychic buttons.

Welcome to Night Vale's Cecil Baldwin as Cecil Palmer
Posted inArts & Culture

Welcome to Night Vale comes alive

by Brianna Wellen March 18, 2014August 18, 2021

The podcast that details the odd happenings and characters populating the fictional town of Night Vale goes on tour.

Ian Belknap
Posted inArts & Culture

With Late Night at Garage Rep, Steppenwolf returns to its roots

by Taylor Tolbert March 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Late Night at Garage Rep, Steppenwolf’s eclectic new weekly series, features up-and-coming Chicago artists.

Anna Deavere Smith
Posted inArts & Culture

Anna Deavere Smith has a Conversation on Grace

by Tony Adler January 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Anna Deavere Smith looks at “the unbidden in life” in Conversation on Grace.

Carolyn Hoerdemann and Colm O'Reilly in The Elevator Tours
Posted inArts & Culture

The 25th annual Rhinofest isn’t getting old

by Tony Adler January 15, 2014August 18, 2021

Performing kids and a tribute to Jenny Magnus fill Prop Thtr for Rhinofest’s 25th anniversary

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