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Posts tagged "Victory Gardens"

Treasured Stories By Eric Carle: Something to Squeal about!

Treasured Stories By Eric Carle: Something to Squeal about!
#100. “Shut off your cell phone” is a familiar announcement.  But what happened next was a complete surprise.  The nice lady told the audience if they wanted to tell the story along with the narrator to go ahead.  “This is a no shushing show.” Chicago Children’s Theatre hosts Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia presenting an... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 5, 2012 at 7:14 pm
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Off Book Chats with Hypocrites, Signals and Much More!

Today, Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings at Profiles, Writers and Victory Gardens.  In addition, we chat with The Hypocrites’ new Artistic Director Halena Kays and Signal Ensemble’s co-Founder and co-Artistic Director Ronan Marra.  And of course, we have two new Got A Minute? segments from local playwrights.  Plus, don’t forget to mark your calendar for the 2011 Honor Awards PARTY, February 28th, 8pm-10pm at The Oracle Theatre, 3809 N. Broadway.  Come... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
February 17, 2012 at 9:29 am
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"Ameriville" (Victory Gardens): Powerful Labyrinthine Spectacle!

"Ameriville" (Victory Gardens): Powerful Labyrinthine Spectacle!
#27.  Even before Katrina, New Orleans was known for its Hurricanes.  I have two French Quarter traditions.  I love to start my day at Cafe Du Monde for cafe au lait and beignets. And I love to end my day at Pat O’Brien’s with a legendary Hurricane.  I’m not sure what’s all in it.  But... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
February 7, 2012 at 1:16 pm
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Off Book chats with Victory Gardens' Chay Yew, Chicago Dramatists'Jon Steinhagen and Much More!

  Chicago Theatre Off Book is reviewing exciting offerings at Next, Court, Chicago Shakes, and Lyric.  In addition, we chat about world premieres with Jon Steinhagen, playwright for Chicago Dramatists and Raven Theatre  and new Artistic Director Chad Yew at Victory Gardens.  And of course, we have two new Got A Minute? segments from local playwrights.  Have a listen!  Plus, don’t forget to pick... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
February 3, 2012 at 2:27 pm
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"It's a Wonderful Life: Live from the Biograph" (American Blues Theater): Wonderful!

"It's a Wonderful Life: Live from the Biograph" (American Blues Theater): Wonderful!
Books adapted to plays.  Plays adapted to movies.  Movies adapted to books.  It’s the entertainment cycle of a good story.  So, why not a play about the short story adapted into a movie adapted into a radio show?  For those who love the Jimmy Stewart holiday film classic, American Blues Theater presents IT’S A WONDERFUL... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
December 17, 2011 at 9:54 am
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"In The Next Room or the vibrator play" (Victory Gardens): Charmingly Orgasmic!

"In The Next Room or the vibrator play" (Victory Gardens): Charmingly Orgasmic!
  My friend Taya is provocative.  She typically mentions masturbation in the first ten minutes of any discourse.  Her voluptuous presence fills the room with a Mae West meets Samantha Jones prowess.  Her explicit flirtations can’t be mistaken.  Introducing her to your boyfriend is like waving a steak in front of a cougar.  Although I’ve... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
September 20, 2011 at 2:18 pm
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Review "The Gospel According to James": Testament to Hateful Truths

Audio Podcast at ITUNES  Chicago Theatre Reviews for Week of June 2nd   Narrated by Joshua Volkers   Victory Gardens Theater presents THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAMESAt 2433 N. LincolnWritten by Charles SmithDirected by Chuck SmithTuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pmSaturdays at 4pmSundays at 3pmWednesdays at 2pmThru June 12th Buy TicketsRunning Time:  Two hours and... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 25, 2011 at 1:20 pm
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Review "TREE": Family Rooted in Love & Prejudice

Audio Podcast at ITUNES  Chicago Theatre Reviews for Week of April 17th  Narrated by Joshua Volkers Victory Gardens presents TREE At 2433 N. Lincoln Written by Julie Hebert Directed by Andrea J. Dymond Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30pm Saturdays at 4pm and 7:30pm Sundays at 3pm Buy Tickets Running Time: One hour and forty five... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
April 17, 2011 at 12:32 pm
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Review "The Boys Room": A Coming of *Middle* Age Story

Victory Gardens presents THE BOYS ROOMAt 2433 N. LincolnWritten by Joel Drake JohnsonDirected by Sandy ShinnerTuesdays through Saturdays at 7:30pmSundays at 3pmThru February 20th  Buy TicketsRunning Time:  Ninety-five minutes with no intermission Reviewed by Katy Walsh Two brother fight over who gets the twin bed by the window.  Typical!?  Sure, unless they are forty year... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
February 2, 2011 at 3:01 pm
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Going to "BALLROOM" "TO BE PRETTY", NEXT "SEX" TIMELINE to "BOYS"

A slew of wonderful play offerings slide January into February… 1.25.11  The New Electric Ballroom at A Red Orchid Theatre (JSJ) 1.27.11  Reasons to be Pretty at Profiles Theatre (JKJV) 1.28.11  Madagascar at Next Theatre (DM) 1.29.11  Sex with Strangers at Steppenwolf Theatre (JJV) 1.30.11  In Darfur at Timeline Theatre (JAC)  1.31.11  Boys Room at Victory Gardens... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
January 25, 2011 at 2:55 pm
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