The parade’s postponed till October, but you can still celebrate Pride outdoors and online this month.
Tag: Romeo and Juliet
Posted inArts & Culture
Accidental Shakespeare Zooms in on a queer pandemic-era Romeo and Juliet
Director Iris Sowlat uses social isolation as a framework for the lovers; plus PARA.MAR Dance Theatre offers live classes and performances with THAWEN.
Posted inArts & Culture
Romeo and Juliet is only halfway there at Chicago Shakes
The central characters feel like an afterthought in Barbara Gaines’s contemporized version.
Posted inArts & Culture
Ripped from the headlines of 1957, West Side Story still has plenty to say about 2019
The Lyric’s faithful revival addresses immigration, discrimination, and changing neighborhoods, but it’s the women who are the stars.
Posted inArts & Culture
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.
Posted inArts & Culture
In Hatfield & McCoy, House Theatre takes liberties with the legendary mountain feud
Distortions of the historical record strike a sour note
Posted inArts & Culture
Brave Like Them, The Bricklayers of Oz, and ten more new stage shows for the dog days
A “queer as f**k riot grrrl musical” and Chicago Dance Crash’s latest story-length hip-hop showcase are among this week’s best bets.
Posted inArts & Culture
Aladdin, Marry Me a Little, and ten more stage shows to see now
A top-notch touring Broadway show and an intimate Sondheim concept revue are among this week’s notable new productions.
Posted inBlogs
When Dylan met Jeraldine: the Joffrey’s Romeo and Juliet are the real deal
The Joffrey’s Romeo and Juliet, which opens tonight, features real-life couple Jeraldine Mendoza and Dylan Gutierrez in the title roles.
Posted inArts & Culture
1776, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and six more new theater reviews
Two well-loved musicals are among this week’s highlights.
Posted inArts & Culture
Ten best bets for fall theater
A satanic hand puppet, a live version of Cheers, and a Twelfth Night in Hindi are among this season’s highlights.
Posted inArts & Culture
Five best bets for fall dance 2016
The Seldoms and the Joffrey Ballet are among this fall’s best bets for dance.
Posted inArts & Culture
Ayn Rand in Love, Thrones! A Musical Parody, and eight more new stage shows
An incongruous musical and a Game of Thrones spoof are among this week’s highlights.
Posted inBlogs
Sketch show The Program offers computer-generated laughs
The iO show was written with a predictive text program created by Clickhole head writer Jamie Brew.
Posted inArts & Culture
New Country, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, and eight more notable new stage shows
Actor/stand-up/TV writer Mark Roberts brings a wild-and-crazy new comedy to town.