The Lincoln Center revival comes to the Rosemont Theatre, and perfection ensues. The Lincoln Center presents: South Pacific   by Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics) Book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan Directed by Bartlett Sher Thru November 29th (ticket info) Reviewed by Oliver Sava Many would argue that the Lincoln Center’s South Pacific is the best revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein wartime musical ever devised. Having never seen South Paci... Read Full Story

The Chicago engagement of the national tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s SOUTH PACIFIC will be led by internationally renowned bass-baritone David Pittsinger as Emile de Becque and Carmen Cusack as Nellie Forbush The eight-time Tony Award-winning production will play the Rosemont Theatre for a limited one-week engagement Nov. 24 – 29, 2009.  For more information on the production, please visit www.SouthPacificOnTour.com or www.RosemontTheatre.com. Read Full Story

Directed by David Shiner, Cirque du Soleil is putting a contemporary twist on Vaudeville by infusing this classic form of theatre with a modern flair. Http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/vaudeville  Banana Shpeel is currently playing its world-premiere at The Chicago Theatre on State Street Read Full Story

    Black Ensemble Theater presents The 5th-Annual Black Playwrights Festival DECEMBER 7-14, 2009 Jackie Taylor, Founder and Executive Director of Black Ensemble Theater, is proud to announce the 5th Annual Black Playwrights Festival, produced by the Black Playwrights Initiative (BPI). running from Monday, December 7 through Monday, December 14, 2009. The Black Playwrights Festival was created by playwright Jackie Taylor to provide adequate exposure to the member... Read Full Story

“Too Much Light” New Year’s Eve On Thursday, December 31, doors open at The Neo-Futurarium at 9:30 p.m. for non-alcoholic refreshments and hors d’oeuvres provided by Whole Foods Market Sauganash. A performance of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, created by Greg Allen, begins promptly at 11:00 p.m. (no admittance after 11:00 p.m.) The performance ends at 12 midnight with a New Year’s toast and The Neo-Futurists’ signature pizza. Admission is $40. Advance tickets are required and availa... Read Full Story

You Can Have Your G.I.F.T. Back   Collaboraction presents: G.I.F.T. Reviewed by Timothy McGuire G.I.F.T. by Collaboraction is a different form of theatrical performance compared to the traditional plays around the city. It is an unconventional multimedia event that makes an effort to appeal to all of your senses. Unfortunately, this innovative an artistically funky production fell short of entertaining me. G.I.F.T. is more of an event than a traditional play. Walking into the large war... Read Full Story

This is not a hoax – it’s for real!! Some people text while driving. The Laptop Steering Wheel Desk could let them type on a computer, too Mobile Office’s Steering Wheel Desk seems to have been made for those who think tapping on a BlackBerry or iPhone in the car isn’t enough. The device attaches to a steering wheel to form an on-the-go desk that be used as a "writing and drink storage surface" or "to form an on-the-road computer desk," according to its descr... Read Full Story

Quirky, Murky, Malarkey    The Silent Theatre Company presents Carnival Nocturne At DCA Storefront Theatre Conceived and written by Gillian Hastings Directed by Tonika Todorova Thru December 20th (ticket info) review by Katy Walsh Words cannot express… because there are none. The Silent Theatre Company presents Carnival Nocturne, the story of a traveling circus plagued by a curse. Carnival Nocturne is the last of the three theatre company 2009 series produced by Chicago’s... Read Full Story

A Charming Tale of Transformation   Rubicon Theatre Project presents: Becoming Ingrid Written by Liza Lentini Directed by Jamie Stires Thru December 5th (ticket info) reviewed by Katy Walsh Although Rubicon Theatre Project’s production, Becoming Ingrid, has all the makings for a psychotic stage version of “Single White Female,” spoiler alert: no one gets a stiletto in his eye. Lead character Christine is unhappy and bored with her life. She reads a book and becomes infatuated with I... Read Full Story

RAVEN THEATRE TAKES ACTION AGAINST SCHOOL VIOLENCE A Bird of Prey Written by Jim Grimsley Directed by Mechelle Moe and Sullivan High School teacher Stefanie Rivera Presented in coordination with students from Sullivan High School Wednesday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. No charge for admission (more info) In a groundbreaking community event, Raven Theatre and students from Sullivan High School join forces to take a stand against school violence with the one night show, A Bird of Prey. Over ... Read Full Story