On nights when the temperature falls into single digits and icy sidewalks (clear that stuff, people!) make the public way treacherous, it’s easy to find reasons to stay home. But the months ahead also offer intriguing theatrical ways to think about what “home” in Chicago means. Sometimes, as with Steppenwolf’s LookOut series, it’s about a […]
Tag: Vol. 49 No. 16
Issue of Jan. 23 – 29, 2020
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Congo Square celebrates its roots with the satirical Day of Absence
Douglas Turner Ward’s classic one-act kicks off their 20th season.
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Once on This Island proves it takes a village
The central romance feels overly familiar, but this touring production’s ensemble creates a magical environment.
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Gina DeLuca walks the live lit line between funny and tragic
Her new monthly showcase at Duke of Perth creates a community for newbies and vets alike.
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Barbara Jordan’s story takes center stage in Voice of Good Hope
City Lit’s docudrama captures some of the “moral muck” facing the south’s first Black Congresswoman.
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The Tasters pictures dystopia—with a gourmet twist
Political prisoners swallow their pride (and maybe some poison) in Rivendell’s world premiere.
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Rose Valley Theatre Group debuts with Sunday Evening
Bulgarian playwright Zachary Karabashliev’s ddrama shows promise, but falters.
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Stop Kiss still feels (sadly) current
A brutal homophobic assault tests the love between two women in Diana Son’s drama.
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Pure Lies gives us magic with a touch of malarkey
Trent James lights up Wednesdays at the Chicago Magic Lounge.
Posted inFood & Drink
Augment beereality with Tech Noir at Marz Community Brewing
These beer cans make music.
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Juliet is a naked cry of pain
But Theatre Y’s staging covers up the Romanian prison camp story with too many needless additions.
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Courtney Mora from In Masks on an album to take you apart and put you back together
Current musical obsessions of Courtney Mora from In Masks, Maddie Rehayem from the Cell, and Salem Collo-Julin from the Reader
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Her Honor Jane Byrne remembers when the mayor moved to Cabrini
Lookingglass produces the first in J. Nicole Brooks’s planned quartet of Chicago plays.
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Todd Barry marks three decades in stand-up with Stadium Tour
Call him “bone dry” if you must, but don’t call him “alt.”