Theater

A potentially devastating Chicago arts ordinance will be called to a vote on May 14, 2008. This text appeared on May 9, 2008 at SaveChicagoCulture.org, and as of this posting, 3,177 comments have been left in response:

HollywoodChicago.com theater critic Adam Fendelman wrote in his review of the musical “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” now performing in Chicago:

When the Chicago Tribune says “I can now die without ever needing to see that play again for I won’t ever see it done better,” it’s a mouthful indeed.

The words serve a telling testament to playwright Horton Foote’s work entitled “The Trip to Bountiful”. He has racked up – oh – only two Academy Awards, one Pulitzer and one Emmy.

I just received the following press release.

“Acts of Concern: Earth Day 2008”
April 21st @ 7:30 pm
An evening of short plays that address today’s climate of concern.

HollywoodChicago.com has just published its review of the Chicago production of “Brontë,” which just opened at the Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater. From the review:

I just received the following press release.

Sex, Lies and Psychotherapy: “Dimly Perceived Threats to the System” Opens This April

“Othello,” which has been dubbed William Shakespeare’s “most intimate” tragedy centered on racism, love, jealousy and betrayal, is at the axis of a man who fanatically desires assimilation into Desdemona’s world.

I just received the following press release.

Lifeline Theatre Announces 2008 to 2009 26th Anniversary Season
Three World Premiere Adaptations For Adults
Two World Premiers and the Return of Two Hits For Kids
KidSeries Cast Recordings and Books Also Made Available

I just received the following press release.

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Steet” Slices Its Way to Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a Limited Two-Week Engagement: April 23 to May 4