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Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway and Reginald Edmund, cofounders of Black Lives, Black Words, on the set of Ride Share at Writers Theatre
Posted inArts & Culture

Ride Share explores the dark side of the gig economy

by Dmitry Samarov June 21, 2021August 18, 2021

A former cabbie talks to writer Reginald Edmund about Ride Share at Writers Theatre—and the real-life experiences that inspired it.

Posted inFilm

Chicago Cab, a film for all the bleaker Christmases

by Maya Dukmasova December 24, 2019August 18, 2021

An all-star cast of cameos is a balm for forced cheer.

Posted inArts & Culture

The holiday miracle that gave Agency Theater Collective its Hellcab cab

by Catey Sullivan December 19, 2018August 18, 2021

The onstage taxi has a dramatic backstory.

Posted inArts & Culture

Hellcab’s appeal remains just as mystifying now as it was in 1992

by Justin Hayford December 13, 2018August 18, 2021

Despite the update to a female cabdriver, the script’s fundamental flaws remain unaddressed.

Posted inArts & Culture

Damascus attempts to tackle faith, politics, and race without a road map

by Dmitry Samarov June 1, 2018August 18, 2021

Strawdog’s production of Bennett Fisher’s play feels like a torturous lecture.

Posted inArts & Culture

Thirteen holiday shows that will delight (or disgust or bore or just entertain) you

by Chicago Reader December 21, 2017August 18, 2021

Hell in a Handbag’s 20th annual production of Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer is among the yuletide highlights.

Posted inArts & Culture

Barney the Elf, Hellcab, and ten more new stage shows

by Chicago Reader December 6, 2017August 18, 2021

The best-ever explanation for what makes reindeer fly and the 25th anniversary of a Chicago classic are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

Fifteen holiday shows to see now

by Reader staff December 3, 2015August 18, 2021

There’s a lot more out there than A Christmas Carol.

ZooLights
Posted inArts & Culture

Ten top picks for holiday cheer

by Chicago Reader November 28, 2014August 18, 2021

Theater, parties, markets, and more to add to your holiday calendar.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Thu 1/9: Jay Z, Hellcab, and Punk Rock Karaoke

by Drew Hunt January 9, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, January 9

Posted inArts & Culture

Our guide to fall theater 2013

by Tony Adler, Tal Rosenberg, Deanna Isaacs, Jack Helbig, Danette Chavez and Sam Worley September 12, 2013August 19, 2021

Our guide to fall theater

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