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Home » Strawdog Theatre Company

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Posted inArts & Culture

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins gives Jewish kids their own insipid holiday show

by Max Maller December 7, 2018August 18, 2021

As far as mainstage children’s theater goes, though, this isn’t bad.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Revolutionists revels in girl talk, 1789-style

by Irene Hsiao December 6, 2018August 18, 2021

A little liberté, égalité, sororité with Marie Antoinette and copains.

Posted inArts & Culture

Here are 19 shows to get you into the holiday spirit

by Julia Clausen November 29, 2018August 18, 2021

Christmas trains, elves, bingo, showgirls, and many, many carols, plus the Quranic perspective and Hanukkah goblins.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Incredible Hank and four more new stage shows to see (or avoid)

by Chicago Reader May 31, 2017August 18, 2021

New Millennium Theatre Company’s low-budget superhero goof is among this week’s best bets.

Posted inArts & Culture

1776, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and six more new theater reviews

by Chicago Reader September 8, 2016August 18, 2021

Two well-loved musicals are among this week’s highlights.

DrekFest 2012 "grand loser" Abortion Carnival of the Jugglaos
Posted inArts & Culture

At DrekFest, the worst is yet to come

by Kerry Cardoza August 6, 2014August 18, 2021

At DrekFest, Stage Left’s annual contest for terrible ten-minutes plays, the worst is yet to come.

Benjamin Sprunger and Dana Black
Posted inArts & Culture

Miss Marx is done in by the History Channel treatment

by Justin Hayford March 5, 2014August 18, 2021

The wit’s missing from Miss Marx, Strawdog Theatre’s docudrama about the youngest daughter of Karl Marx.

Eric Paskey, Michael Dailey, Jason Grimm, Scott Danielson, Christina Hall, and Sarah Goeden in Improbable Frequency
Posted inArts & Culture

Wartime hijinks, presented with Improbable Frequency

by Albert Williams February 27, 2013August 19, 2021

Strawdog Theatre Company presents Improbable Frequency.

Posted inBlogs

Non-Equity Jeff Award Results

by Tony Adler June 8, 2010August 19, 2021

A list of the non-Equity Jeff Award winners

The Good Soul of Szechuan
Posted inArts & Culture

When Good Goes Bad

by Albert Williams April 29, 2010August 19, 2021

The Good Soul of Szechuan, Brecht’s classic about a classic human dilemma

Posted inBlogs

Dinner & a Show: Sunday 1/24

by Whet Moser January 24, 2010August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

Posted inBlogs

Dinner & a Show: Thursday 1/14

by Whet Moser January 14, 2010August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

Madame Barker Holiday Variety Show
Posted inArts & Culture

Sweet and Sour

by Tony Adler, Justin Hayford, Ryan Hubbard, Zac Thompson and Albert Williams December 3, 2009August 19, 2021

A buffet of nontraditional holiday theater fare

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