Set in year seven of the Trojan War, "Troilus and Cressida" tells a story of lust, pointless slaughter and the destruction of ideals that were stupid in the first place.
May 7, 2007 (Press Release) --
Theater
"Troilus and Cressida"
Runs through June 24 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; (312) 595-5600 for information. Tickets $50-$67.
If anyone other than Shakespeare had written it, we would file it under black comedy. It offers none of tragedy's comforts: The great heroes of antiquity turn out to be cynical jerks and the star-crossed lovers live to hate each other and themselves. In short, it's hopelessly modern.
"Narnia"
Runs through May 27 at the Apollo Theater. 10:15 a.m. Thursday; 10:15 a.m. Friday (except this Friday); 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday; (no morning shows on May 19 and 26); 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday (no morning shows May 20 and 27). Tickets $10-$13.
Despite the company's claims this new adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is "the way you remember it from the book," it doesn't really capture the spirit of C.S. Lewis' children's classic. Why did this company, noted for its excellent adaptations of kiddie lit, decide to dumb down this moving story?
Music
El-P, Hangar 18
10 p.m. Tuesday at Abbey Pub; 3420 W. Grace, $20
El-P recently appeared on stage to promote his new album, "I'll Sleep When You're Dead," while covered in fake blood. At least, I think it was fake; the Definitive Jux founder's brand of hip-hop has plenty of raw emotion. Though his choppy delivery is an acquired taste, it's tough to doubt El's commitment to his art, a mentality that will make this a tough performance to ignore.
Daniel Johnston
9 p.m. Thursday at Lakeshore Theatre; 3175 N. Broadway, $12
Kurt Cobain promoted Daniel Johnston's first album on national television. His songs have been covered by Tom Waits, TV On the Radio, The Flaming Lips and Bright Eyes. For all the jaded fans weary of cookie-cutter musicians and canned pop, Johnston's earnest odes to love and life (sung in his signature cracked tenor) are the perfect remedy.
Mastodon, Against Me!, Cursive, Planes Mistaken For Stars
6:30 p.m. Saturday at Riviera Theater; 4746 N. Racine, $23
Mastodon has wowed crowds the world over with its technical ability and monster riffs, and continues to explore new sonic territories like prog rock and punk. If you think metal's just for meatheads, you'd be wise to give this a try.
Today's food & drink specials
DOWNTOWN
M Lounge:, 1520 S. Wabash; $3 Miller bottles and $5 Stoli cocktails
Weather Mark Tavern: 1503 S. Michigan; $5 burger and a pint
Emerald Loop: 216 N. Wabash; $9.95 short ribs entrée
Fulton Lounge: 955 W. Fulton; $6 martinis and $15 martini flights
LINCOLN PARK
Lucille's Tavern & Tapas: 2470 N. Lincoln; $3 you-call-it cocktails and beer
Sedgwick's: 1935 N. Sedgwick; Half-price appe
"Troilus and Cressida"
Runs through June 24 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; (312) 595-5600 for information. Tickets $50-$67.
If anyone other than Shakespeare had written it, we would file it under black comedy. It offers none of tragedy's comforts: The great heroes of antiquity turn out to be cynical jerks and the star-crossed lovers live to hate each other and themselves. In short, it's hopelessly modern.
"Narnia"
Runs through May 27 at the Apollo Theater. 10:15 a.m. Thursday; 10:15 a.m. Friday (except this Friday); 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday; (no morning shows on May 19 and 26); 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday (no morning shows May 20 and 27). Tickets $10-$13.
Despite the company's claims this new adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is "the way you remember it from the book," it doesn't really capture the spirit of C.S. Lewis' children's classic. Why did this company, noted for its excellent adaptations of kiddie lit, decide to dumb down this moving story?
Music
El-P, Hangar 18
10 p.m. Tuesday at Abbey Pub; 3420 W. Grace, $20
El-P recently appeared on stage to promote his new album, "I'll Sleep When You're Dead," while covered in fake blood. At least, I think it was fake; the Definitive Jux founder's brand of hip-hop has plenty of raw emotion. Though his choppy delivery is an acquired taste, it's tough to doubt El's commitment to his art, a mentality that will make this a tough performance to ignore.
Daniel Johnston
9 p.m. Thursday at Lakeshore Theatre; 3175 N. Broadway, $12
Kurt Cobain promoted Daniel Johnston's first album on national television. His songs have been covered by Tom Waits, TV On the Radio, The Flaming Lips and Bright Eyes. For all the jaded fans weary of cookie-cutter musicians and canned pop, Johnston's earnest odes to love and life (sung in his signature cracked tenor) are the perfect remedy.
Mastodon, Against Me!, Cursive, Planes Mistaken For Stars
6:30 p.m. Saturday at Riviera Theater; 4746 N. Racine, $23
Mastodon has wowed crowds the world over with its technical ability and monster riffs, and continues to explore new sonic territories like prog rock and punk. If you think metal's just for meatheads, you'd be wise to give this a try.
Today's food & drink specials
DOWNTOWN
M Lounge:, 1520 S. Wabash; $3 Miller bottles and $5 Stoli cocktails
Weather Mark Tavern: 1503 S. Michigan; $5 burger and a pint
Emerald Loop: 216 N. Wabash; $9.95 short ribs entrée
Fulton Lounge: 955 W. Fulton; $6 martinis and $15 martini flights
LINCOLN PARK
Lucille's Tavern & Tapas: 2470 N. Lincoln; $3 you-call-it cocktails and beer
Sedgwick's: 1935 N. Sedgwick; Half-price appe
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