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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The incomparable ‘en route’ keeps you on your toes by Bob Bullen

Last weekend I did the most amazing thing. It involved a pre-loaded MP3 player with headphones, my fully charged cell phone and a trust in myself to face highly ambiguous situations — …

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 11:32PM

Sunday, July 31, 2011

‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’: family friendly fun, no strings attached! by Bob Bullen

Heidi Kettenring, Skyler Adams and Derek Hasenstab in ChiShakes’ ‘The Aventures of Pinocchio’ Looking for an entertaining way to teach your kids about making wise choices? …

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 03:55PM

Despite a slow buildup, Steep’s ‘Pornography’ ultimately satisfies by Bob Bullen

The cast of Steep Theatre’s “Pornography” “It’s a city of strangers. Some come to work some to play. A city of strangers. Some come to stare, some to stay. And…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 03:48PM

Friday, July 29, 2011

Second City’s ‘Sky’s the Limit (Weather Permitting)’ keeps it silly and sobering by Bob Bullen

Mary Sohn and Tim Baltz in Second City’s “Sky’s the Limit (Weather Permitting)” It’s been a long time (months, really) since I’ve actually teared up in th…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 02:21PM

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Signal Ensemble Theatre does Beckett proud with ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’ by Bob Bullen

You either love Beckett or you loathe him, they say. I’ve loathed and eventually learned to love the avant-garde Irish playwright. I recall leaving Steppenwolf’s Endgame last yea…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 03:56PM

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Best bets for family-friendly summer Chicago theatre by Bob Bullen

Check out this article I wrote for Chicago, Second to None about family friendly shows in Chicago. Please offer your suggestions in the comments area!

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 05:13PM

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Chicago Shakes’ Follies casting (partly) announced — where are the Chicago actors? by Bob Bullen

For whatever reason, Chicago Shakespeare Theater doesn’t send me casting press releases, so this is some sloppy second-hand reporting, but I had to share the casting news for one my my…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 08:26AM

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Check it out: “The Fourth Walsh” podcast by Bob Bullen

My friend and fellow Chicago theatre reviewer/blogger Katy Walsh has recently expanded her coverage of Chicago’s theatre scene with a new podcast series. In the more recent episodes, C…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 02:05PM

Friday, July 15, 2011

While I’ve been out: an update by Bob Bullen

I’m starting a new job next week, and took a week off between jobly obligations to head to Northern Michigan for some much-needed R&R in Alpena, Michigan — my hometown. It…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 11:02PM

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Chicago Theatre Addict now blogging for Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau by Bob Bullen

Exciting news! I’ve recently been asked to lend my love of Chicago theatre to a new blog developed by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, Chicago, Second to None. The goal of …

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 10:28PM

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Redtwist’s ‘That Face’ is dutifully drafted melodrama by Bob Bullen

Nick Vidal and Jacqueline Grandt in “That Face.” Photo credit: Jan Ellen Graves Polly Stenham’s play, That Face, has all sorts of tawdry things happening. A son, Henry, has…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 11:01PM

‘Middletown’ at Steppenwolf takes us to the middle of nowhere and everywhere by Bob Bullen

There’s nothing remarkable about Middletown, a fictional town that’s the inspiration for Will Eno’s new play that debuted in 2010 at NYC’s Vineyard Theatre and is new…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 12:23AM

Thursday, July 7, 2011

‘Beauty and the Beast’ still casts its spell, despite cut corners by Bob Bullen

Lumiere’s flames have been reduced to a pair of halloween decorations. The cast moves the wobbly scenery and the orchestra is thin and reedy. Belle’s wedding gown is the same dre…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 08:44AM

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Looking for a good summer show? Check out my recommendations! by Bob Bullen

Summer’s here! And Chicago’s theatre scene, which is typically quiet for this time of year, is on fire. Looking for a show to see this weekend? Check out my constantly updated li…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 10:56AM

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Ovo’ celebrates the world’s creepy crawlies with beauty and breathtaking skill by Bob Bullen

A confession: I’ve a debilitating fear of spiders. Like, when one crosses my path, it’s all I can do to avoid screaming and tearing up. The result is me breaking into a cold …

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 04:47PM

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Do people actually pay attention to theatre bloggers? by Bob Bullen

I mulled this question over after reading some long, rambly diatribes on other blogs. Here’s what I have to say: are you reading this? Well, there’s your answer. :)

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 05:33PM

Nothing Special Productions’ chaotic ‘LET X’ just doesn’t add up by Bob Bullen

Let X = a confounding play Let Y = a confused audience (X + Y) / (a talented cast desperately trying to hold things together) = one major headache Maybe I’m just stupid. I mean, I̵…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 08:21AM

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

David Henry Hwang’s ‘Chinglish’ translates modern business relationships into comedic gold by Bob Bullen

Through his smart observations of cultural differences impacting our rapidly changing business landscape, David Henry Hwang finds the uncomfortable hilarity in the art of global negotiation …

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 02:26PM

Sunday, June 26, 2011

The New Colony’s ‘5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’ hits the spot by Bob Bullen

Since when did theatre become so serious? It’s been weeks — maybe months — since I’ve really laughed at a play. I mean, belly-achin’, nearly-wet-myself laughed. And thi…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 08:45PM

Friday, June 24, 2011

A mouth-watering preview: The New Colony’s ‘Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche’ opens tonight. by Bob Bullen

I like lesbians. I like quiche. I like The New Colony. And I really liked The New Colony’s Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche when it premiered as a 15-minute sketch as part of Sketchbook X…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 12:07PM

The lesson in Shattered Globe’s ‘Educating Rita’ is meaningful, if meandering by Bob Bullen

Rita, a spunky, effervescent hairdresser (played by the charming, if too overeager, Whitney White), just wants to get a proper eduction. She’s looking to change herself. She also likes…

SOURCE: Chicago Theatre Addict at 08:13AM

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