Critics theater picks for the weekend

Oct. 13, 2011
Kelly KleimanThe most moving moments in Lookingglass Theatre's The Great Fire belong to Mr. and Mrs. O'Leary, the Irish immigrants falsely accused of causing the blaze.

Morning Rehearsal: Chicago theater 4/22

Apr. 22, 2011
Looking ahead: On Monday, the 14th Chicago Improv Festival begins. Nina Metz at the Tribune has the highlights (which include some bodypainting experiments) but the full schedule is also worth perusing so you don't miss a thing.

Two dance performances give classics a twist

Apr. 20, 2011
The classics of literature, film or ballet earn their keep by remaining fresh and compelling from one generation to the next. Still a contemporary update can sometimes make even a classic more relevant. That’s the case for two dance performances currently on stage in Chicago.