Minna Set in a mythical world that swings between the 18th Century and the 1950’s, Minna is Howard Barker’s ferocious view of war and sexual politics. Minna Von Barnhelm is the light and airy heroine[…]
Month: December 2009
In The Heights – REVIEW
CLOSING WEEKEND! By Venus Zarris From the opening number that explodes off of the dazzling shadowbox set to the sensational finale; In The Heights is a crowd-pleasing, ear-teasing, heart-squeezing romp. This is not the stuff[…]
The New Colony earns $25k Grant and Announces World Premiere at The Victory Gardens Biograph Studio Theater
$25K and a World Premiere at The Victory Gardens Biograph Await The New Colony in 2010 The New Colony Wins Chasegiving in Time for the World Premiere of ’11:11′ CHICAGO – December 30, 2009. “This[…]
A Christmas Carol – REVIEW
CLOSING WEEK! By Venus Zarris For reasons that I will not bore you with, I am a Scrooge. Not quite on the level of Ebenezer but I could ‘leave it rather than take it’ nonetheless.[…]
Winter Pageant 2009 – Redmoon REVIEW
CLOSING WEEKEND! DO NOT MISS!!! By Venus Zarris Redmoon takes the magic of the seasons and creates a spectacle of playful delight and wonder in this 2009 incarnation of their lovely Winter Pageant! We are[…]
Happiest of Holidays From Chicago Stage Review
Best Wishes for Wonderful Holidays and a Brilliant New Year! Window display in Boystown image by Venus Zarris.
Oh Coward! extends @ Writers’ Theatre
Writers’ Theatre announces the extension of Oh Coward! due to critical acclaim and sold-out houses Tickets on sale now through March 28 Glencoe, IL– Writers’ Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M.[…]
George Gershwin Alone opening @ Drury Lane – Water Tower Place
George Gershwin Alone A celebrated work about the legendary American composer, George Gershwin Alone is a delightful play with music that incorporates the Gershwins’ best-known songs, from The Man I Love and Someone to Watch[…]
First Folio Receives Grant for Educational Outreach
(From Left) First Folio Artistic Director Alison Vesely and Executive Director David Rice with DuPage Community Foundation Trustee and Grant Committee Chair Joan Morrissey. Clarendon Hills: First Folio Theater was one of 27 not-for-profit organizations[…]
How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found – REVIEW
CLOSING WEEKEND – DO NOT MISS! By Venus Zarris Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. delivers a powerfully captivating Midwest Premiere of How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found. This high-strung story of an ad agent on[…]