Mosque4Mosque is not a monolithic representation of the Arab American Muslim experience, and perhaps that’s exactly the point. Written by Omer Abbas Salem and directed by Sophiyaa Nayar, this charming production challenges all preconceived notions of a play about an Arab American Muslim family. In this sitcom-esque dramedy, Ibrahim (played by Salem) and his family […]
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Remembering Gustavo Mellado; Silk Road announces new paths
As a year filled with many losses in Chicago’s theater community wound down, word came in late December that Gustavo Mellado, a founding ensemble member of Teatro Vista, had died at age 69. A December 29 tribute on the company’s Facebook page noted that Mellado was “a wonderful actor with a beautiful singing voice,” and […]
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Token Theatre makes its debut with Zac Efron
The ‘tragic Asian’ love story disappears in this new gay rom-com.
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With a little pluck
This fall, more than ever, the artists are helping us through.
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Will Silk Road still rise? Will we?
Jamil Khoury and Malik Gillani have been facing more than COVID closure.
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Three Muslim women confront polygamy in Twice, Thrice, Frice. . .
Silk Road Rising and International Voices Project collaborate on this world premiere comedy.
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In Language Rooms, an Egyptian American interrogator struggles to prove his loyalty to the U.S.A.
“Unless your being innocent is as interesting to them as being guilty, you will not be believed.”
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Detour Guide isn’t sure where it’s going
Karim Nagi takes his audience on a tour of the Arab world beyond Aladdin.
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Here are 19 shows to get you into the holiday spirit
Christmas trains, elves, bingo, showgirls, and many, many carols, plus the Quranic perspective and Hanukkah goblins.
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Asian-American theater artists convene for six days of ConFest
This year’s theme is “Revolutionary Acts.”
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Taylor Bennett at Lollapalooza and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Silk Road Rising’s New China Festival and more goings on 8/3-8/5.
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Silk Road Rising’s New China Festival introduces American audiences to Chinese playwrights
“It’s interesting to be able to work on stuff that is clearly not rooted in an American perspective.”
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Novid Parsi’s Through the Elevated Line is a slavish update of a masterpiece
But A Streetcar Named Desire deserves better.
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Escape to Margaritaville, ‘Tis the Seasonal Depression, and nine more new stage shows
A musical for Parrotheads and a comedy revue from GayCo are among this week’s best bets.
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How Silk Road Rising teaches empathy through playwriting
The local theater company introduces a new kind of arts education.