*** EXTENDED! *** The TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents: The U.S. Premiere of… A Couple of Poor, Polish-Speaking Romanians Written by: Dorota Maslowska Directed by: Max Truax Now Extended Through July 3rd! Runs: Thursdays, Fridays and[…]
Month: June 2009
Boleros for the Disenchanted – REVIEW
By Venus Zarris Playwright Jose Rivera’s Chicago Premiere of Boleros for the Disenchanted explodes out of the gate with one of the most powerfully engaging first scenes to come along in years. Not because of sex,[…]
Scientology! The (Unauthorized) Musical opening @ Annoyance Theatre
Scientology! The (Unauthorized) Musical Based on the premise that Scientologists are right, Scientology! takes a look at a world that gets swept up in Scientology when word comes that aliens are planning to land[…]
Dead Wrong opening @ Prop Theatre
Dead Wrong The victims: A dead woman. A missing girl. The suspects: A famed film director. A recently released mental patient. Detectives Mac and Chooch are on the case. The only trouble is, are they[…]
In Your Facebook opening @ Prop Theatre
In Your Facebook Status updates from the walls of: Dave Awl – “Facebook 2020,” Beth Ann Bryant-Richards – “Redface,” Barrie Cole – “Another Brick in the Wall” and Tekki Lomnicki – “Love in the[…]
The Hollow Lands opening @ Steep Theatre
The Hollow Lands Steep’s special blend of grit, edge, and ensemble work comes to life in this story about America’s early pioneers. Jim, a young Irish immigrant, arrives in New York in 1815 with dreams[…]
Detailing Splendor @ The Oriental Theatre
Photo Essay By Venus Zarris The Oriental Theatre stands as one of the most opulent theater palaces in the country and a premiere destination for live theater in Chicago. These images detail the intricate designs found in the lobby of[…]
Last Chance to see THE CARETAKER!
This is the closing weekend to see one of the city’s finest productions. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an incomparable ensemble bring Harold Pinter’s THE CARETAKER to life. (“The Caretaker” runs through June 28 at The Side Project, 1439 W. Jarvis. (773)[…]
It Came From The Neo-Futurarium VIII: Legend Of The Neo-Futurarium opening @ The Neo-Futurarium
It Came From The Neo-Futurarium VIII: Legend Of The Neo-Futurarium Your favorite summer film festival is back. It Came From The Neo-Futurarium VIII: Legend of The Neo-Futurarium. The Neo-Futurists and special guest artists present[…]