Transplanting the classics: Who wins?

Jul. 13, 2012
While watching Victory Gardens Theater's staging of Oedipus Rex in contemporary, gang-ridden L.A., critic Kelly Kleiman was reminded that "the classics are classics because they address the big questions — in the case of Oedipus, is anyone in charge of the insane way that life unfolds."

Tickets for the Chicago Dancing Festival released next week

Jul. 10, 2012
You can get free tickets to the Chicago Dancing Festival a week from today, meaning you can start making reservations for the performances that require them.

An ancient tragedy, adapted for modern issues

Jul. 10, 2012
Oedipus El Rey, which runs through July at Victory Gardens Theater, is modeled after the Greek classic. But in this version, Oedipus is a young ex-convict trying to become the king of gangland in South Central L.A.