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WINDY CITY TIMES
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Theater Spotlight and Critics' Picks
2015-02-25
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Those hopelessly idealistic missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are back to have their outlooks on life and faith severely tested in The Book of Mormon, the 2011 Broadway musical smash concocted by the irreverent South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker with Avenue Q and Frozen co-creator Robert Lopez. If you missed this nine-time Tony Award-winning hit the last time it played Chicago during the 2012-13 season, now's your chance to catch up with all of the show's endearing and adults-only humor. The Book of Mormon continues through Sunday, May 17, at the Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St. Tickets are $42-$127. For more information, call 800-775-2000 or visit www.broadwayinchicago.com . Photo by Joan Marcus
Critics' Picks
Accidentally Like a Martyr, A Red Orchid Theatre, extended through March 15. Audiences demanding one more round with the old gay men who call Grant James Varjas' shabby lower Manhattan bar home have delayed "last call." MSB
The Apple Family Plays, TimeLine Theatre, through April 19. The affluent, middle-aged Apple siblings discuss each other, life and politics on Election Day 2010 and 2012 in two works playing in repertory. Reality has bruised their liberal idealism and life expectations in Richard Nelson's warm-hearted, witty and political plays, brilliantly acted. JA
A Nice Indian Boy, Rasaka Theatre Company at Victory Gardens Richard C. Christiansen Theater, through March 8. Interracial same-sex lovers are happily united after following the precepts of Bollywood's most famous film in Madhuri Shekar's sweetly romantic comedy. MSB
Sondheim on Sondheim, Porchlight Music Theatre, through March 15. Marvel at the writing practices, inspirations and life stories behind Broadway songwriter Stephen Sondheim in this superlative documentary musical revue staged by director Nick Bowling and featuring the amazingly talented music director Austin Cook. SCM
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