Thursday, February 23, 2012

Chicago tryouts / 3 stars for "Dying Out," "Orpheus" and "Oohrah!"

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Take your seats for these tryouts and Chicago productions
Take your seats for these tryouts and Chicago productions

How important are pre-Broadway tryouts and dedicated Chicago productions to Chicago's cultural economy? Very. Especially since the business of touring theater has changed so very much.

Capitalism through the Trap Door in 'Dying Out'; fine acting in 'Orpheus' Capitalism through the Trap Door in 'Dying Out'; fine acting in 'Orpheus'

KERRY REID reviews "They Are Dying Out" at Trap Door Theatre ★★★ and "Orpheus Descending" by Shattered Globe ★★★
Chicago openings for week of Feb. 24 - March 1

Picking the upcoming opening nights.
Suburban theater for week of Feb. 24 - March 1

KERRY REID on what's on stage in Chicago's suburbs.
Lily Tomlin not lost in the '60s Lily Tomlin not lost in the '60s

STEVE KNOPPER ... Lily Tomlin once told a reporter that on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In," she and her co-stars would subversively dial telephones with the incorrect finger.
At Porchlight, the ups and depressing downs of planning a wedding At Porchlight, the ups and depressing downs of planning a wedding

THEATER REVIEW: "A Catered Affair" by Porchlight Music Theatre ★★½
Three cheers for 'Oohrah!' at Garage Rep, puzzled silence for 'He Who' Three cheers for 'Oohrah!' at Garage Rep, puzzled silence for 'He Who'

THEATER REVIEW: "Oohrah!" by LiveWire Chicago ★★★ and "He Who" by Theatre Zarko ★ for Steppenwolf Garage Rep
Tribune Stage Guide TRIBUNE STAGE GUIDE

Photo gallery of current theater productions in Chicago and the suburbs.

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