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Here's a video of the Tuesday, June 22, 2010's performance of Chicago's 'Fuerza Bruta' at the amazingly transformed historic Auditorium Theatre.

With such a strong Chicago showing, Paul Thompson, Trish Vignola, and I thought we'd throw in our 2 cents and predict this year's big 2010 Tony Award winners.

Paul, Trish, and I thought we'd toss in another 2 cents on who we think are going to take home Chicago's top non-Equity theatre honors.

Without getting into the nitty gritties, you've never seen the Auditorium Theatre like this before. All you need to know is 'FUERZA BRUTA' is an interactive theatrical experience, the likes of which are few and far between here in Chicago.

Paul, Trish, and I thought we'd toss in another 2 cents on who we think are going to take home Chicago's top non-Equity theatre honors.

With such a strong Chicago showing, Paul Thompson, Trish Vignola, and I thought we'd throw in our 2 cents and predict this year's big 2010 Tony Award winners.

While its strong language and sometimes disturbing subject matter may not be for everyone, I cannot recommend this production enough. It's raw, it's edgy, and its sentiment towards the responsibility of art makes 'The Pillowman' an enthralling watch.

While there's nothing ultimately life-changing about the Hollywood spoof, 'EPIC PROPORTIONS,' Project 891 has assembled a hard-working and joke-selling troupe of performers who nail their occasionally generic material.

To say Dog & Pony's 'THE TWINS WOULD LIKE TO SAY' is a theatrically refreshing 60 minutes would be an understatement. Playwrights Seth Bockley and Devon de Mayo have chosen an intriguing tale to bring to Steppenwolf's Garage Rep: a pair of twins who made a pact not to speak to anyone beside the other and to do daily activities in entirely in unison.

With the help of the likes of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sondheim, Harburg, and Kander & Ebb, 'An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin' is a master class in staying on the top of one's game...no matter the set list omission.

'101 DALMATIANS' not baby enough to be considered children's theatre, nor polished or bulky enough to be a typical flashy Loop arrival, but BT McNicholl and Dennis DeYoung's show is a perfect family outing.

The National Tour of 'MAMMA MIA!' is full of saucy Spandex'd fluff, achy back gags, and boob-grabbing, but what more could one ask for on a musical trip down memory lane?

Theater Wit's 'THE SANTALAND DIARIES' is an alternative gin-fuel yuletide holiday monologue for anyone who's over the manufactured 'joy' of the season and into an ol' fashioned adult-aimed evening of comic storytelling.

Soon after 'BANANA SHPEEL's' opening in early December, I hopped 'cross country to experience the kind of flashy, solidified, Vegassy spectacle Cirque du Soleil has to offer with their 'KA.'

From now until January 10, 2010, The Ford Center for the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre hosts a near-perfect pre-Broadway premiere of 'THE ADDAMS FAMILY.'

'BANANA SHPEEL's' script is wonky and often unfunny, but for an evening of phenomenal dance numbers, thrilling acrobatics, and electrifying big-band-esque music, 'SHPEEL' is worth a looksee.

Theater Wit's 'THE SANTALAND DIARIES' is an alternative gin-fuel yuletide holiday monologue for anyone who's over the manufactured 'joy' of the season and into an ol' fashioned adult-aimed evening of comic storytelling.

Ever wondered what it takes to create new work every week as an ensemble member of The Neo-Futurists? Get a first hand glimpse into their fascinating and creatively demanding world on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00PM.