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Goodman Theatre’s GeNarrations program is a FREE storytelling program that engages adults aged 55 and over in writing and performance workshops that nurture the creative spirit. This cohort was invited to attend Goodman’s current production of Betrayal starring Helen Hunt after which participants were then encouraged …
Long term friendships can be complicated and messy. Honesty can be dangerous and revealing. A fourteen-year friendship between three friends explodes over the purchase of an expensive modernist painting. Art, presented by Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is at the Wit Theater, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago …
Berlin is a case study of how things can go wrong when a country has suffered losses and trauma. As its citizens and leaders slowly turn away from collaborative solutions and towards stark divisions in power and a dark fascist vision, slow motion disaster unfolds. Everyone can sense it but no one person has the power to prevent it.
Based on the three volume graphic novel Berlin written by Jason Lutes it covers the time period between WWI and WWII focusing on the conditions needed for fascism to arise.
This new theatrical adaptation by Mickle Maher, directed by Charles Newell dives into the stories of 13 characters, illuminating the events through their perspectives.
You can catch the world premier of Berlin extended through May 18th at Court Theatre in Hyde Park, Chicago. Tickets at CourtTheatre.com
Listen to this full review by Kim Campbell
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A group of bridesmaids find reasons to bond in “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” produced by Saint Sebastian Players. The bonding ritual begins with the common agreement that the dress chosen by the bride is perfectly ridiculous. The bond is further forged by the …
This well-conceived stage version of “A Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens’ expose of the French Revolution by Brendan Pelsue and directed by Mikael Burke is cleverly performed and seems a little too close to home in today’s political climate.
Across from Millennium Park on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Randolph Streets on land donated by Civil War Veterans in 1893 stands what used to be Chicago’s Main Public Library.
Re-imagined in 1977 as the Chicago Cultural Center it is host to more than 1,000 programs and exhibitions each year covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts.
Aside from the tons of marble and exquisite mosaics that adorn its walls, the most magnificent feature and favorite among visitors for over 100 years is the famed 38- foot-diameter Tiffany Dome said to be the largest of its kind in the world.
Be sure to enjoy the podcast and the accompanying photos at the bottom of the page. You don’t need to be an architectural expert to simply look around and enjoy the various styles and building materials that combine to make up Chicago’s diverse urban landscape. …
“Hala” is an indie film shot in Chicago that, if you’re like me, you might have missed. Sadly it was on my list for the Chicago International Film Festival but got scratched due to some scheduling conflicts. I finally got to see it and at …
You’ve probably seen ’em. Signs like Throop, Goethe, Paulina and Devon but how do we say them in Chicago and why?
Here is a short video from WBEZ that at least tries to tackle the “why” as well as some of the “how.”
My friends from India who have a British background will pronounce Devon as DEV-in while Chicagoans seem to prefer Dee-VON. It’s not included in this video but How do you say Honore?
“The Whole Seamus Thing” at Bramble Lofts in Andersonville through April 19, 2025 Review by Reno Lovison – Highly Recommended Playwrights: Ben Auxier and L.C. Bernadine | Director: Spencer Huffman Cast: Alexander Attea, Ben Auxier, Gabriel Fries, Olivia Lindsay, Lydia Moss Publicity photo by George …
On the heels of the success of The Beatles and Rolling Stones, another group of four working-class lads from the outskirts of London called The Kinks made their mark on the history of Rock and Roll. This energetic jukebox musical, “Sunny Afternoon,” enjoying its North …
The Winter’s Tale at Invictus Theatre is a story of reproach, remorse and reconciliation. This Shakespeare play directed by Charles Askenaizer has something for everyone. It is both tragedy and romantic comedy with sorrow, absurdity, mirth and fantasy.
The adept Invictus Theatre Company demonstrates that you do not have to travel to Navy Pier to enjoy Shakespeare.
These most artful players do employ such mastery in their deeds and such clarity of tongue and fair enunciation, that, joined with the noble and skillful quill of the Bard himself, thou shalt have but little toil to grasp the tale and the deeds unfolding afore thine eyes.
There are a number of roles played brilliantly by various age diverse actors which reminds me of the adage, “there are no small roles – – only small actors.” This very capable Invictus crew has no small actors. Everyone contributes to the story and their roles are capably performed.
Cast includes Michael Stejskal as the jealous King Leontes. Andrea Uppling as Hermione. Completing the suspected love triangle as Polixenes is Raúl Alonso. Florizel, the prince who becomes betrothed to Perdita, is played by Robert Hunter Bry. Amber Dow is Hermione’s devoted friend Paulina.
Completing 16-person cast are Jennifer Agather (Perdita/Maximillus), Kim Pereira (Camillo), Fred A. Wellisch (Antigonus/Bohemian Ensemble/Musician), Carolyn Waldee (Emilia, Mopsa, Lord/Musician), Sam Nachison (Autolycus/Lord), Chuck Munro (Shepherd/Lord), Kyle Quinlivan (Clown/Lord/Musician/Archidamus), Sydney René Cox (Lady 3/Lord/Servant/Dorcas/Musician), George Dougherty (Ensemble/Officer/Lord/Time), Megan Erin Lai (Ensemble/Lady 2/Shepherdess (Musician), Diego Rivera-Rodriguez (Mariner/Lord/Bohemian Ensemble), and Jose Yantin Jr. (Ensemble/The Bear, U/S: Autolycus/Florizel).
The Winter’s Tale by Invictus Theatre Company is at the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago through April 20, 2025. Running time is about 2-1/2 hours with one intermission. For information visit www.invictustheatreco.com
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