Thit is not a straightforward retelling of the tales: rather, the play takes place through Carroll’s perspective, how he told the stories through his eyes, and includes interludes of his personal letters and notes. This lends an interesting twist to otherwise very familiar territory.
JEFF AWARDS – 2011 Equity Wing Award Nominations Chicago Theatres Shine in Outstanding Jeff-Nominated Productions of 2010-2011 Season 8 New Plays Recognize Theatres’ Commitment to New Works Goodman Theatre and TimeLine Theatre Top List of Award Nominees Wednesday, August 31, 2011- Chicago, IL. The Jeff Awards today announced 185 nominations in 35 … Read more
God damn I like Lyle Lovett. He’s a real craftful songwriter. His songs are funny, bitter, poignant, satirical – sometimes all at once. They are a celebration and satirization of the decadent and depraved segments of our society through joyous absurdity. He’ll cut a record with some of the funniest songs you’ve ever heard, and right next to ‘em will be stuff to make you bawl your eyes out. And live, he’s even better.
This is a hilarious take on the challenges of doing business in a culture world apart form our own. There is much happening in this work requiring our full attention. At first glance, Chinglish seems to be a comedy based on the language barriers and cultural oddities that separate American and Chinese cultures.
JEFF NON-EQUITY AWARDS PRESENTED FOR THE 2010 – 2011 SEASON Redtwist’s “Man from Nebraska” and The Hypocrites’ “Cabaret” Take Top Production Honors Chicago, IL. At its 38th annual celebration of Chicago’s non-union theatre scene, the Jeff Awards honored 27 award recipients for excellence Monday evening at the Park West. The event, emceed by Circle Theatre’s … Read more
And then there’s the music. The music is simple. I mean, like, really simple. Almost everything is I-IV-V. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think that singer/rhythm guitar player Justin Young only knew the chords C, F, and G, and just moved a capo around to change keys. But you’d be wrong. Because that’s the point. Oh, Justin Young knows plenty of other chords, he just chooses not to utilize them – because those are the only chords he needs.
What about the other treasures in town, like art, or music? If we really claim to be the “Chicago Critic”, then why aren’t these other parts under our purview? Well, that’s changing…beginning with our new “Art Beat” section.
“Chad Deity” and “Ragtime” Take Top Honors at 42nd Annual Jeff Equity Awards “The Farnsworth Invention” and “The Brother/Sister Plays” Also Score Top Honors October 25, 2010-Chicago, IL. At the 42nd Annual Jeff Equity Awards, “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity,” produced by Victory Gardens Theater in association with Teatro Vista…Theatre With a View, took … Read more
Several things struck me as I watched Dan and Jeremy Kuhlman’s short film, “Thanks Mom.” First, I like the professionalism of the production – it sure played like a major motion picture. Smart editing, nice location shots and a blend of dark scenes and funny re-takes bend on pleasing Mom who financed the venture.
The 42nd Annual Jeff Awards ceremony honoring excellence in professional theatre produced within the immediate Chicago area will be held on Monday, October 25, at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. A pre-show Appetizer Buffet will run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the Awards Ceremony, directed by Michael Weber, will begin at 7:30 p.m.,