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Home » Vol. 49 No. 16

Tag: Vol. 49 No. 16

Issue of Jan. 23 – 29, 2020

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Posted inArts & Culture

Winter theater and dance in Chicago provides a home away from home

by Kerry Reid January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

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 […]

Posted inArts & Culture

Congo Square celebrates its roots with the satirical Day of Absence

by Albert Williams January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

Douglas Turner Ward’s classic one-act kicks off their 20th season.

Posted inArts & Culture

Once on This Island proves it takes a village

by Kerry Reid January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

The central romance feels overly familiar, but this touring production’s ensemble creates a magical environment.

Posted inFilm

The Circle is junk food TV with a twist

by Luca Cimarusti January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

Apparently it pays to be yourself, who knew?

Posted inArts & Culture

Gina DeLuca walks the live lit line between funny and tragic

by Jack Helbig January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

Her new monthly showcase at Duke of Perth creates a community for newbies and vets alike.

Posted inArts & Culture

Barbara Jordan’s story takes center stage in Voice of Good Hope

by Sheri Flanders January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

City Lit’s docudrama captures some of the “moral muck” facing the south’s first Black Congresswoman.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Tasters pictures dystopia—with a gourmet twist

by Dan Jakes January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

Political prisoners swallow their pride (and maybe some poison) in Rivendell’s world premiere.

Posted inArts & Culture

Rose Valley Theatre Group debuts with Sunday Evening

by Jack Helbig January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

Bulgarian playwright Zachary Karabashliev’s ddrama shows promise, but falters.

Posted inArts & Culture

Stop Kiss still feels (sadly) current

by Dan Jakes January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

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

by Catey Sullivan January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

Trent James lights up Wednesdays at the Chicago Magic Lounge.

Posted inFood & Drink

Augment beereality with Tech Noir at Marz Community Brewing

by Mike Sula January 23, 2020August 18, 2021

These beer cans make music.

Posted inMusic

Courtney Mora from In Masks on an album to take you apart and put you back together

by Salem Collo-Julin January 22, 2020August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Courtney Mora from In Masks, Maddie Rehayem from the Cell, and Salem Collo-Julin from the Reader

Posted inArts & Culture

Juliet is a naked cry of pain

by Dmitry Samarov January 22, 2020August 18, 2021

But Theatre Y’s staging covers up the Romanian prison camp story with too many needless additions.

Posted inArts & Culture

Her Honor Jane Byrne remembers when the mayor moved to Cabrini

by Catey Sullivan January 22, 2020August 18, 2021

Lookingglass produces the first in J. Nicole Brooks’s planned quartet of Chicago plays.

Posted inArts & Culture

Todd Barry marks three decades in stand-up with Stadium Tour

by Dan Jakes January 22, 2020August 18, 2021

Call him “bone dry” if you must, but don’t call him “alt.”

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