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."

Daily Rehearsal: It's all about Victory Gardens

Apr. 4, 2012
Victory Gardens has announced a new list of ensemble playwrights and another Chicago One-Minute Play Festival.

The Don't-Miss List

Feb. 23, 2012
Kelly KleimanTo close out Black History Month, Writers' Theatre brings its one-woman show, The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights, to First Church of the Brethren on the West Side. Dr.

Daily Rehearsal: What's UP with Second City?

Nov. 21, 2011
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Miami City Ballet Board ousts artistic director: A lesson in succession planning

Nov. 16, 2011
There could be worse ways to handle succession planning than the one chosen by the Miami City Ballet, but it would be hard to think of one.

Audio Theater Tour describes plays for the visually impaired

May. 27, 2011
Theaters talk about accessibility all the time. Sometimes it means affordability; sometimes it means clarity; and sometimes it means removing physical obstacles: providing ramps for wheelchair access and signed performances for people with hearing impairments.

Random thoughts on Chay Yew; "White Noise" closes

May. 10, 2011
A lot of theater news has gone by in just a week since we broke the story about Lookingglass Theatre Company winning the 2011 Tony Award as outstanding regional theater.

What Color Is Your Theater?

May. 3, 2011
Recently I've been pursuing a story about the many changes in Chicago's African-American theater community.

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