275 stories by "Nina Metz"
A sizable group of comedy writers with Chicago ties has been hired on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," a source close to the show confirmed Friday. The talk show launches in February on NBC in…
THEATER REVIEWS: "Detective Partner Hero Villain" at Strawdog Theatre ★★½ and "Polaroid Stories" by First Floor Theater at Red Tape ★★
THEATER REVIEWS: "Detective…
THEATER REVIEWS: "Kate and Sam Are Not Breaking Up" by New Colony ★★★ and "Street Justice: Condition Red" by Factory Theater ★★½
THEATER REVIEWS: "Kate and …
THEATER REVIEWS: "Bring Me the Head of James Franco" ★★½ and "They Died Where They Lied" ★½ ... both at Den Theatre
THEATER REVIEWS: "Bring Me the Head of James Fran…
THEATER REVIEWS: "All Girl Frankenstein" by Chicago Mammals ★★½ and "The Brewprints" by Drinking & Writing Theater ★★
THEATER REVIEWS: "All Girl Frankenstein" by …
After nearly a decade in Uptown, the Annoyance Theater announced plans this past spring for a new venue at 851 W. Belmont Ave., just west of Clark Street. Lakeview is thriving neighborhood f…
After nearly a decade in Uptown, the Annoyance Theater announced plans this past spring for a new venue at 851 W. Belmont Ave., just north of Clark Street. Lakeview is thriving neighborhood …
The legend of Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and their Scientology-approved, celebrity-fueled marriage made for one of the better shows of 2013. Now “The TomKat Project” (which pla…
NINA METZ reviews "Welcome to PleasureTown" at Stage 773 ★★★ and Switch Committee at iO ★★★
NINA METZ reviews "Welcome to PleasureTown" at Stage 773 a…
THEATER REVIEWS: "Terminus" by Interrobang Theatre ★★★ and "How to Lose Your Job and Alienate Friends" by the Public House Theater ★★
NINA METZ reviews "Termin…
“Saturday Night Live” made its new casting hires official on Monday, including the addition of New Trier grad Beck Bennett, best known as the straight-faced adult polling youngst…
NBC has confirmed some personnel changes at "Saturday Night Live" ahead of its 38th season premiere on Sept. 28. Chicago performer Cecily Strong will co-anchor "Weekend Update" alongside Set…
NINA METZ reviews "#GodHatesHashtags" at Donny's Skybox in Piper's Alley ★½ and "The Balcony" at Trap Door Theatre ★½
NINA METZ reviews "#GodHatesHashtags" at Donny's Skyb…
THEATER REVIEWS: 'Conversations on a Homecoming' at Strawdog Theatre ★★ and 'Tee-Hee-Hee with Jay Z and J.T.' at iO Theater ★★
THEATER REVIEWS: 'Conversations on a H…
NINA METZ reviews "Drunk and Ready" ★★½ and "All-American" ★★½ at Redtwist Theatre
NINA METZ reviews "Drunk and Ready" ★★½ and "All-American" &…
THEATER REVIEWS: 'The Beautiful Dark' at Redtwist Theatre ★★★ and 'Namosaur!' at Prop Thtr ★★½
NINA METZ reviews 'The Beautiful Dark' at Redtwist Theatre &#…
After an 18-week sold-out run at the Playground Theater, one of the funniest shows of the year is headed to the New York International Fringe Festival next month. A biting, thought-provoking…
NINA METZ reviews 'Chris Gaines in ... The Life of Garth Brooks' at the Annoyance ★★★ and 'Mahal" at Stage 773 ★★½
NINA METZ reviews 'Chris Gaines in ... T…
(BY NINA mETZ) ... Though the news comes earlier than usual, “Saturday Night Live” has already made at least one Chicago hire for its upcoming season. Local improv and sketch per…
NINA METZ reviews "The Half-Brothers Mendelssohn" by Strange Tree Group ★★½ and Facing Angela by The Ruckus ★★
NINA METZ reviews "The Half-Brothers Mendelssohn" b…
THEATER REVIEWS: 'Uncle Bob' at Mary-Arrchie ★★½ and 'Slaughter City' at Prop Thtr ★★
NINA METZ reviews 'Uncle Bob' at Mary-Arrchie ★★½ and 'Slaugh…
NINA METZ reviews 'Dates from Hell' ★★★ and 'Treats' ★★½ at Redtwist Theatre
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THEATER REVIEWS: "The Miss Neo Pageant" at the Neo-Futurarium ★★★½ and "Lear" by Red Tape Theatre ★★½
NINA METZ reviews "The Miss Neo Pageant" at the Neo…
Steppenwolf ensemble members Tracy Letts and Amy Morton have been added to the cast of the Showtime drama "Homeland," TVLine reports. Letts will appear in the show's third season as a senate…
