Stages, Sights & Sounds

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Julia Fuhst Posted in Around Town, Theatre | Comments Off

Everyone knows the story of Hansel and Gretel because it is a classic fairytale. The L’Illusion Théâtre de marionnettes puts a new spin on the classic fairytale by re-telling the story using marionnettes on May 9, 11, and 12.

Under the Stars is the updated version of Hansel and Gretel; a story of a brother and sister who are left alone by their parents and find themselves in an enchanted forest that comes alive.

The play runs for about 6o minutes and it is recommended for children 6 years old and older. The theatre is located at 220 East Chicago Ave, and tickets are $7 for kids and $13 for adults at the door. If you get your tickets online, they are $5 for kids and $11 for adults. For more information, call the box office at 312.397.4010.

Discounted TimeLine Theatre Company Tickets

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Beatrice Brittan Posted in Around Town, Get Involved, Theatre | Comments Off

Who doesn’t love getting student, faculty, staff, or alumni discounts?

TimeLine Theatre Company is offering discounts to those affiliated with Loyola! TimeLine Theatre Company presents, Blood and Gifts, by J.T. Rogers, directed by Nick Bowling:

“This spy thriller — named one of the Top 10 plays of 2011 by The New York Times — goes deep inside the secret United States intrigue that powered the Soviet-Afghan War of the 1980s. A CIA operative struggles against conditions on the ground and politics in the halls of Washington to stop the Soviet Army’s destruction of Afghanistan. As alliances shift and the outcome of the Cold War appears to hang in the balance, he and an Afghan warlord find that the only one they can trust is each other. This bold new play unmasks the actions of men behind one of recent history’s greatest events — the repercussions of which still shape our lives.”

Tickets will be free for these performances:

Tuesday, April 30 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

Discounted tickets (at $10) will be available for these performances:

Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 at 8 pm

Ticket reservations can be made at boxoffice@timelinetheatre.com or 773.281.8463 X 6 with the mention of LOYOLA OFFER.

Click here for more information.

The Happiest Song Plays Last

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Julia Fuhst Posted in Around Town, Theatre | Comments Off

The Goodman Theatre presents The Happiest Song Plays Last, a touching story about the lives of two people in a constantly changing world. An Iraq war veteran undergoes a change in career and learns how to live his new life, while his cousin halfway around the world struggles to help the needy in her crumbling town. Set to the joyful sounds of Puerto Rican folk music, this play is sure to inspire.

The show runs from April 13 through May 12 and the run time is approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes including one intermission. Tickets are sold online, so get them here today!