The best of times: 'La Cage Aux Folles' in Chicago for Christmas by Chris Jones

The first national tour of Terry Johnson's 2010 widely admired Broadway revival of Jerry Herman's "La Cage Aux Folles" is headed to Chicago for Christmas, Broadway in Chicago has announced. …

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Metz reviews 'Doctor Jekyll' by Chris Jones

Nina Metz reviews "The Dream Journal of Doctor Jekyll," as collaboratively written by seven playwrights, including director Bob Fisher.

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Report: Spider-Man mulls further postponement by Chris Jones

The New York Times reports Tuesday morning that "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark," the pathologically troubled musical, will again postpone its Broadway opening, likely until June. Assuming the…

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'Angels in America' and first adaptation of 'Invisible Man' at Court Theatre next season by Chris Jones

Charles Newell, the artistic director of the Court Theatre, will direct a major Chicago revival of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America" in spring 2012. The two-part epic, Newell said, will fea…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00pm on March 8, 2011☆⚑

'Night and Her Stars' at the Gift Theatre: Puzzling over the first questions of reality TV by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Night and Her Stars" ★★★ Through April 24 Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave.; Running time: 2 hours, 25 minutes; Tickets: $25-$30 at 773-283-7071 or www.…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 8:13pm on March 8, 2011☆⚑

'Circle Mirror Transformation' at the Biograph: Life's an acting game and we are merely players by Chris Jones

"Circle Mirror Transformation" with Steve Key (Schultz), Carmen Roman (Marty), Lori Myers (Theresa) and Joe D. Lauck (James). THEATER REVIEW: "Circle Mirror Transformation" ★★�

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 8:30pm on March 7, 2011☆⚑

For revival director Diane Paulus, 'Hair' is a full-bodied experience by Chris Jones

"Hair" previews Tuesday and opens Wednesday at the Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., and plays through March 20. Call 312-977-1700 or visit broadwayinchicago.com. When a Chicago iconocla…

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Ann Richards show headed to Chicago by Chris Jones

"Ann," a new solo show about the colorful late Governor of Texas, is headed to Chicago. Subtitled "An Affectionate Portrait of Ann Richards," this one-woman show is the work of the actress H…

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Cromer to direct another 'Streetcar' by Chris Jones

The WIlliamstown Theatre Festival has announced that David Cromer will direct Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" at Williamstown this summer. Jessica Hecht and Sam Rockwell will …

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 10:52am on March 7, 2011☆⚑

A cold winter in Lookingglass 'Ethan Frome' but not much blood running through the snow by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Ethan Frome" ★★½ at the Lookingglass Theatre Company Like the hapless lovers in Emile Zola's throbbing "Therese Raquin," or the wound-tight cowboys in "Brokeb…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 2:19pm on March 6, 2011☆⚑

Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel on the arts: Dance, gritty theater and a shift towards neighborhoods by Chris Jones

Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel at an event Feb. 23. Emanuel recently spoke with the Tribune's Chris Jones about his arts vision for Chicago. (Tribune photo by Nancy Stone) In a wide-rangin…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 4:29pm on March 4, 2011☆⚑

'Precious Little' at Storefront Theatre: There's precious little to believe in new Rivendell play by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Precious Little" ★★ Through April 2 at the Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St.; Running time: 1 hour, 20 minutes; Tickets: $25 at 312-742-8497and www.dcatheat…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:39am on March 4, 2011☆⚑

Meet the actress portraying the slave at the center of the Goodman Theatre's 'Mary' by Chris Jones

Myra Lucretia Taylor plays Mary in the Goodman production of the same name. "Mary" closes March 6 in the Goodman's Owen Theatre. When Myra Lucretia Taylor's agent sent over the script to a n…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:58pm on March 3, 2011☆⚑

'Terminus' at MCA Chicago: Dublin fever dreaming in Abbey Theatre's riveting 'Terminus' by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Terminus" ★★★½ Through Sunday at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave.; Running time: 1 hour, 45 minutes; Tickets: $35 at 312-397-…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:51am on March 3, 2011☆⚑

'Working' at the Broadway Playhouse: Finding the resonance in working lives in Chicago by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Working" ★★★½ Open run at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St.; Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes; Tickets: $67.50-$77.50 at …

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 9:00pm on March 2, 2011☆⚑

Abena Joan Brown steps down by Chris Jones

Abena Joan Brown, who led the eta Creative Arts Foundation with a firm hand for some 40 years, announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from the organization she co-founded. Her success…

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'West Side Story' to play a month in Chicago by Chris Jones

The first national tour of the Broadway revival of "West Side Story" will take up residence in Chicago in the heat of the summer. As directed by the author of its book, Arthur Laurents, the …

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'The Master and Margarita' at Strawdog: Braving a bizarre trip through the mind of the Master by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "The Master and Margarita" ★★★ Through April 2 at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway; Running time: 2 hours, 35 minutes; Tickets: $20 at strawdog.org or 773…

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'Clybourne Park' finally reaches Chicago as part of Steppenwolf Theatre's 2011-12 season by Chris Jones

Bruce Norris's "Clybourne Park," a satirical, race-tinged riff on Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" and a play that has enjoyed recent success in both New York and London, is finall…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 11:00pm on March 1, 2011☆⚑

'This' at Theater Wit: What's 'This' about? Sex, death, marriage and being tired by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "This" ★★★ Through March 27 Where: Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Running time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Tickets: $15-$35 773-975-8150 or theaterwit.org Meliss…

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Video of 'Les Miz' in Wisconsin: The people sing, kinda, in Madison ... by Chris Jones

Well it ain't the national tour. Nor, strictly speaking, a flash mob. But surely, Victor Hugo would approve.

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Garage Rep at Steppenwolf : A Victorian murderer, robots and a waiting room for heaven by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: Garage Rep at Steppenwolf Theatre, with "The Three Faces of Doctor Crippen" ★★★½ (by The Strange Tree Group); "Heddatron" ★★★ (above, b…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 7:00pm on February 28, 2011☆⚑

'That Was Then' by Seanachai: There's a real Anglo-Irish story at the center of this thing by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "That Was Then" ★★½ Through April 3 by Seanachai Theatre Company at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.; Running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes; T…

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'Samuel J. and K.' by Steppenwolf for Young Adults: Naperville brothers in search of home by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Samuel J. and K." ★★½ Through March 13 (Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.) plus weekday matinees; Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.; Running time…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:08pm on February 28, 2011☆⚑

Northlight, Remy Bumppo announce new seasons; Northlight to premiere new play about Lunt and Fontaine by Chris Jones

Northlight Theatre will premiere a new play by Jeffrey Hatcher about the Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine. Called "Ten Chimneys" (as is the historic home that was their former …

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