The Music Box 70mm Film Festival and more goings-on 9/14-9/16
Author Archives: Steve Heisler
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The improvised murder mystery Clued In is too slow-paced to be much fun
It makes you long for the Tim Curry movie.
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The cast of Anarchy improvises a full-fledged rock musical
And you know what? It’s really good!
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The iO Theater’s Bentwood Comedy Festival arrives with an abundance of talent
In its freshman year, this ten-day comedy bacchanalia approaches improv from all angles.
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The film Sorry to Bother You and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
The new play Bus Stop and more goings-on 7/23-7/26.
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Odd’s Bodkins’ 1590s-style Romeo and Juliet hovers between improvisation and sloppiness
The rough edges are deliberate, but they could use a little bit of smoothing.
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George Clinton and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Chicago Shakespeare’s Peter Pan and more goings-on 7/13-7/15
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The two improv teams in Oh Hell Yeah demonstrate that timing is everything
In less time, Wet Bus covers more ground than Alterboyz.
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The Mellowest Bike Tour and more of the best bike-related events in Chicago
Credit: Tomasz Zajda – stock.adobe.com Bike to Work Challenge The annual Bike to Work event now spans two weeks, rewarding commuters for putting down the Ventra card or the car keys and picking up a helmet and U-lock. Prizes will be awarded; more information can be found at bikecommuterchallenge.org. Through-Fri 6/29, kick-off rally (date to […]
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Don’t miss these 12 Pride-themed events
Chicago Pride Fest, Steamworks: The Musical, dessert from the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck, and more
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The improv games at iO’s Riff turn into a goofy, full-fledged sing-along
Lines blur between the cast and the audience.
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Uncle Fun, the beloved Lakeview novelty shop, gets its own documentary
Director Laura Scruggs pays tribute to shop owner Ted Frankel with Uncle Fun: You’re the One, screening Sunday at Chicago Filmmakers with the filmmaker and subject attending.
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Former Chicago Bulls guard Craig Hodges was dropped in 1992 for suspicious reasons
Hodges was an outspoken champion for racial injustice. He believes that’s the reason.
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Hairspray at Pritzker Pavilion and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
The film A Quiet Place and more goings-on 6/4-6/7.
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Teacher of the Year earns low marks for both math and comedy
The devil’s in the details.