Thursday, December 15, 2011

3.5 stars for "Christmas Story Musical' / 4 stars for Trap Door

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'A Christmas Story': Ralphie sings, lamps dance, a mother loves
Ralphie sings, the lamps dance and a mother loves

THEATER REVIEW: "A Christmas Story: The Musical" at the Chicago Theatre ★★★½ ... You hear a small catch in the throat of the fine actor Gene Weygandt, and you get what he's saying without actually saying: these memories of a Northwest Indiana childhood are receding.

When it comes to tax breaks for Broadway shows, Chicago is worth an incentive When it comes to Broadway shows, Chicago is worth an incentive

It was no accident that "The Addams Family" started its national tour in New Orleans.
Chicago theater for the week of Dec. 16-22

The upcoming opening nights.
Suburban theater for the week of Dec. 16-22

KERRY REID on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs.
Searching for a lost son in spellbinding 'Progress'; worthy 'Opus' Searching for a lost son in spellbinding 'Progress'; worthy 'Opus'

KERRY REID gives ★★★★ to "The Word Progress On My Mother's Lips Doesn't Ring True" by Trap Door Theatre

'Lysistrata Jones' on Broadway: No sex please, we're cheerleaders 'Lysistrata Jones' on Broadway: No sex please, we're cheerleaders

NEW YORK - In Aristophanes' Greek comedy "Lysistrata," the war-weary women of Greece decide to deny their lovers sexual favors to induce them to negotiate peace.
Showing the darker side of a sentimental classic Showing the darker side of a sentimental classic

THEATER REVIEW: "It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" at American Theater Company ★★★
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