“[An] energetic musical filled with finger-snapping, toe-tapping, hand-clapping music… that’s sure to please.” –Jennifer Burklow, Chicago Sun-Times “Remarkably entertaining… shines with an outstanding ensemble, wonderful music… and charming staging. It is a captivating continuation of Lifeline’s commitment to producing exceptional theatrical options for younger audiences.” –Robert Andersen, Chicago Stage Review Who’s that crazy lady who wears the funny […]
“An uplifting tale of friendship, teamwork and appreciating one another’s differences.” –Jennifer Burklow, Chicago Sun-Times “A delightful flight of fancy” –Robert Andersen, Chicago Stage Review Tired of getting pooped on? So’s Penguin, when one too many geeses (gooses?) uses his new jacket as a target. Together with his flightless friends Ostrich, Kiwi and Cassowary, he takes to the […]
Taking care of your baby sister is a drag, especially at holiday time. That’s why Tim Snow (“Snowflake,” to the bullies in the schoolyard) is in a bad mood. But when his sister gets lost in a confusing not-world where ninjas are ninnies and princesses are powerhouses, Tim’s only holiday wish is to have her […]
Who put Farmer Brown in charge, anyway? Isn’t it time an intelligent and handsome young duck ran for office? And once he’s running the farm, it’s just a few short steps until he’s running the country! A new musical showing both the heady and headachey sides of politics just in time for the election! By […]
“Witty, smart and exquisitely toned, with enough self-awareness to freshen the genre without undermining its conventions” –Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune“Lifeline Theatre’s spirited comedy of newlywed manners and murder most vile” –Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times“Simply outstanding theater that should not be missed” –Venus Zarris, Chicago Stage Review Wedding bells have finally rung for amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey and […]
“Grippingly told, forcefully acted and intellectually engaging… one of the best Lifeline productions I’ve seen.” –Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune “Flawlessly adapted by Christina Calvit and directed by Elise Kauzlaric with a mix of magic and grace… [Brenda Barrie] is nothing short of transfixing” –Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times “Director Elise Kauzlaric’s mesmerizing vision is beautifully realized in part […]
The Jeff-recommended, hit production returns in a remountat Theatre Building Chicago – 1225 W. Belmont Avenue! TICKETSTBC’s box office: 773.327.5252 or www.theatrebuildingchicago.orgor Ticketmaster: 312.902.1500 or www.ticketmaster.com “Zesty, playfully romantic stage adaptation… action-packed, endlessly ingenious, deliciously tongue-in-cheek staging… power-packed fight choreography… thanks to Lifeline, I am a complete Zorro convert.” —Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times “Even by Lifeline’s lofty standards… ‘The Mark of Zorro’ […]
“Enthralling, with a crystal-clear, ideally structured adaptation… thrilling, sinuously choreographed direction… and a remarkably fleet, stylish cast.” –Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times “Lifeline Theatre has subtly created a modern classic of their very own” –Brian Kirst, Chicago Free Press “The performances are uniformly marvelous… Lifeline’s production is one temptation that should not be resisted.” –Catey Sullivan, Windy City Times […]