I-Fest 2008: YASSER (United Kingdom)

10/28/08–11/09/08

7p Tue, Thu-Sat; 3p Sun  Tix $15 ($20 if with "A Propos of Wet Snow"); www.i-fest.com

 

Straight from Edinburgh Fringe Fest - U.S. Premiere
2008 Nominee Freedom of Expression Award - Amnesty International
"Stunningly powerful and poetic... a frankly triumphant production." British Theatre Guide  more>>

I-Fest 2008: A Propos of the Wet Snow (Russia/Ukraine)

10/28/08–11/09/08

830p Tue, Thu-Sat; 430p Sun  Tix $15 (or $20 if with "Yasser"); i-fest.com

 

A Propos of the Wet Snow Based Dostoevsky's “Notes From Underground”, has been adapted into an emotionally challenging and physically active work touching on the main problems of modern life: hatred, destruction, intellectual and physical terrorism.  more>>

 

Six Degrees of Separation - Signal Ensemble Theater

11/12/08–12/21/08

TBD  Tix TBD; www.signalensemble.com

 

Winner of the 1993 Olivier Award for Best Play and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award  more>>

The Most Excellent & Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet - TUTA Theater

11/20/08–12/21/08

Thu-Sat 8p; Sun 3p. Preview (11/18-19); Open 11/20; Special 11/  Tix $15 Preview; $25 (20th); $40 (21st); $20/25 Run; www.tutato.com

 

“TUTA delivers the goods – it’s that simple” – Chris Piatt, TimeOut Chicago Fall Preview 2008  more>>

 

The Sand Castle - Theater Seven Chicago

01/08/09–02/08/09

Thu-Sat 8p; Sun 3p  Tix TBD; www.theatresevenofchicago.org

 

On a quiet California beach, the Renolds family spends a wistful summer evening gossiping, studying and singing forgotten songs. But in the twilight, the Earth is moving. . more>>

The Dastardly Ficus - Strange Tree Group

February 2009–March 2009

TBD  Tix TBD; www.strangetree.org

 

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Rose and the Rime - House Theater

02/22/09–04/11/09

TBD  Tix TBD; www.thehousetheatre.com

 

An original Midwestern Fairy Tale.  more>>

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Signal Ensemble Theater

April 2009–May 2009

TBD  Tix TBD;
www.signalensemble.com

 

" Fascinating in its insights into a marvelously portrayed eccentric human being." — N.Y. Times
" Endearing hilarious, lovely, perceptive and splendid." — N.Y. Daily News
" A dramatic intelligent and merciless study of character. " — N.Y. Post  more>>

 

Alan Infinitum - House Theater

04/26/09–06/14/09

TBD  Tix TBD; www.thehousetheater.com

 

Alan Infinitum 450 years. 15 lives. 1 love.  more>>

Uncle Vanya - TUTA Theater Chicago BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

May 2009–June 2009

TBD  Tix TBD; www.tutato.com

 

Critic's Choice - " Striking. . . apt and arresting. . . fascinating." Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
"Heartbreakingly genuine performances… timeless and universal." Kris Vire, Timeout Chicago
Critic's Choice - "Hilarious and harrowing… at once heartbreaking and exhilarating." Justin Hayford, Chicago Reader more>>