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Theatre school announces 2014-15 season, kicks off with ‘In the Heights’

Emma Rubenstein • September 14, 2014

The DePaul Theatre School provides the Chicago community with a true gift. Its numerous shows, wealth of talent, and accessible nature solidify it as one of the most wonderful theater destinations...

The Theatre School announces 2014-2015 season

Kirsten Onsgard • September 5, 2014

The Theatre School at DePaul University announced the shows for its 90th anniversary season. The season opens Oct. 3 with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical “In The Heights”, the story of the...

Steppenwolf Theatre’s “First Look” in review

Emma Rubenstein • August 18, 2014

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is no stranger to talent in every capacity. Its shows lay somewhere between unassuming and incredible; they are always wonderful and always full of impeccable craftsmanship...

More than just a revival: A review of the Goodman Theatre’s “Brigadoon”

Emma Rubenstein • August 11, 2014

Something truly special is nestled in the heart Chicago theater this summer. Though it is labeled as a revival, The Goodman’s newest production of "Brigadoon" under the direction and choreography of...

Interview: Lauren Guglielmello of ‘Hellish Half-Light’

Emma Rubenstein • July 29, 2014

The body of work that playwright Samuel Beckett has set forth into the world is specific, unique, and often intimidating. This summer, though, Marry-Archie Theatre Co. plans to promote the accessibility...

‘One Flea Spare’: An interview with David Samba, Megan Turner and Evan Williams

Emma Rubenstein • July 22, 2014

The world of each theater production is far more intricate than meets the eye on the night of a performance. A key part of what makes each play tick, lies beyond the realm of the stage itself. The talented...

Q & A with Lauren Pizzi and Will Von Vogt of ‘Partners’

Emma Rubenstein • July 15, 2014

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his summer, LiveWire Chicago Theatre’s “Partners” presents an honest and poignant look into the realm of relationships. The show is a challenging treat and features DePaul...

With ‘White Snake,’ Goodman finishes season strong

Emma Rubenstein • June 2, 2014

The Goodman Theatre has a knack for striking a balance between brilliant and unassuming in each and every one of their shows. Within them, the talent is immense, the set design is beautiful and...

Crazy life: Victoria Maxwell’s one-woman play on living well despite mental illness

Shelley Mesch • May 27, 2014

In an event hosted May 19 by DePaul University’s Center for Students with Disabilities, Victoria Maxwell performed her one-woman show “Funny, You Don’t Look Crazy,” a play about coming to terms...

‘Generation Sex’ entertains, educates

Jordan Sarti • May 27, 2014

Wednesday night, Latina theater group Teatro Luna performed a never-before- seen version of the play "Generation Sex." Though they have performed this play in other iterations, they added new segments...

Babs gets laughs: ‘Buyer and Cellar’ reviewed

Emma Rubenstein • May 19, 2014

The Chicago theater scene is vast and varied. Traditional and experimental shows alike always provide something new for every audience. It is rare, though, that a show comes along that breaks the mold...