Top Plays of 2012
The Top 10 Plays of 2012
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George Gershwin Alone-coming to Skokie
Her’s back–yes Hershey Felder will be back here in Skokie soon.
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44th Annual Equity Jeff awards
“Iceman” and “Follies” take top honors
at the 44th Annual Jeff Awards
“The Pitmen Painters” and “Doyle & Debbie”
also win production awards
Into The Wake
I was impressed by the creative and craft of the Mossman/Miller film. In The Wake is a memory film that utilizes the main elements that distinguish film from other art forms. The cinematography was thrilling with a fine blend of panorama shots with thrilling chase footage with telling close ups.
Non-Equity Jeff awards
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre and The Hypocrites Take Top Honors at Non-Equity Jeff Awards Griffin Theatre Wins Coveted Ensemble Award for “Punk Rock” June 4, 2012 – Chicago, IL. At the Non-Equity Jeff Awards held at Park West on Monday, June 4, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre took most awards with 6 honors for their jewel box production of … Read more
Jeff Awards Non-Equity Nominations 2012
2012 Non-Equity Jeff Awards Nominations
The Top 10 Plays of 2011
These are the ten top plays of 2011 in Chicago that reflect excellent stage craft and flawless production values according to us at Chicagocritic.com.
Lykke Li – Live at the Vic
She walked onto the stage swathed in sheer black, with matching black drapes hanging from the rafters, drifting through the smoke and light like a raven: cunning, cocksure, alluring. Immediately the deep thundering of bass toms filled the room, as if Glasvegas were playing a rave in Detroit. The sound of electric organ floated through the air and an acoustic guitar brought an earthiness that grounded the otherwise largely electronic aesthetic. Then Lykke Li opened her mouth and it sounded as if Fiona Apple met Joan of Arc on the stake.
Summer & Smoke
Alma is almost wholly focused on the fulfillment of the soul; while John is focused purely on the fulfillment of the body. They both try to convince the other of the merits of their way of thinking; but as I said, they are both flawed manifestations of even their points of view.
John Hiatt and The Combo at Ravinia Festival
John Hiatt is a well-known and accomplished songwriter. He’s written songs for just about everyone under the sun, and a number of them have been hits – at least on the country charts.