Artist Khaaliq Haneef closes out his debut solo show, “The Devious Mind of Khaaliq Haneef” with Sounds & S’mores, an open mike at the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot (1408 S. Central Park). Hip-hop and R&B artist Khing Kwon will be master of ceremonies, and DJ Ramiro, who has a monthly night at Osito’s Tap in Little […]
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Ventriloquism and Oobleck
When I think of ventriloquism in film, my thoughts flash to the commercials for 1978’s Magic that creeped me out as a kid. I wasn’t alone; according to the IMDb trivia page, the original trailer for this psychological horror film was pulled from broadcast after parents complained. (“Fats,” the murderous dummy who seemingly possesses Anthony […]
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Remembering Michael Martin
From Chicago to New Orleans, the performer, playwright, director, producer, and raconteur created deep connections.
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Cabinet of Curiosity and 16th Street let Mickle Maher do it on the radio
The longtime Chicago playwright joins a new mini-renaissance of aural drama.
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Celebrating Chicago Theatre Week—a year into the pandemic
This year’s lineup offers a smorgasbord of online options; plus honoring Felicia P. Fields and remembering Edward S. Weil Jr. and Sally Banes
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Thanks and giving
Stages are dark, but Chicago theater and dance companies still keep a light on.
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A trilogy for times of terror
Three streaming productions give us plenty to ponder in the pandemic.
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All your home’s a stage
The best online options for enjoying theater from local, national, and international companies
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Rhino Fest provides a theatrical horn of plenty
In its 31st year, Chicago’s longest-running alternative theater festival celebrates old friends and new voices.
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It Is Magic takes a sympathetic look at the world of storefront theater
How and why do you go on making art in the face of indifference?
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Spirits to Enforce is an auspicious beginning for the Passage Theatre
The cast finds disarming poignancy in well-orchestrated absurdity.
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Baudelaire in a Box: Unquenched, The Burials, and nine more new theater reviews
Highlights this week include episode nine of Theater Oobleck’s stage translation of Les Fleurs du Mal and a Steppenwolf for Young Adults drama by Caitlin Parrish.
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Mickle Maher’s Song About Himself is (almost) his best play yet
The Theater Oobleck cofounder mesmerizes with a dystopian world where the Web is all.
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Theater Oobleck hits the Hideout for ‘Toosdays’ in ‘Joon’
The fringe-theater faves take over the monthlong Tuesday Night Residency series.
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Chicago Commercial Collective hits the road
Chicago Commercial Collective is booking Midwest college tours for five off-Loop theater productions.