http://www.wbez.org/series/dueling-critics Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:13 +0000 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:13 +0000 60 en Copyright 2012 Chicago Public Media feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Dueling theater critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel discuss the latest stage productions and dissect the best — and the worst — of Chicago's theater scene. Dueling theater critics Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel discuss the latest stage productions and dissect the best — and the worst — of Chicago's theater scene. Chicago Public Media no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000047887634-6193q7-original.jpg http://www.wbez.org/series/dueling-critics Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZpodcasts@chicagopublicradio.orgChicago Public Media tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/169216601 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 20:50:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/isaacs-eye-at-writers-theatre-death-tax-at-lookingglass-theatre 00:11:38 Dueling Critics no Isaac's Eye at Writers Theatre, Death Tax at Lookingglass Theatre by Dueling Critics Isaac's Eye at Writers Theatre, Death Tax at Look… Isaac's Eye at Writers Theatre, Death Tax at Lookingglass Theatre by Dueling Critics podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/167153034 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:57:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/women-beware-women-two-pence-theatre-company-lept-12-2014-episode-43 00:09:45 Dueling Critics no Jonathan and Kelly sample incest, adultery and power in Women Beware Women, a Jacobean battle-of-the-sexes at Two Pence Theatre. Plus, Kelly recommends C. S. Lewis at Provision Theatre. Jonathan and Kelly sample incest, adultery and po… Jonathan and Kelly sample incest, adultery and power in Women Beware Women, a Jacobean battle-of-the-sexes at Two Pence Theatre. Plus, Kelly recommends C. S. Lewis at Provision Theatre. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/165039419 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:53:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/onthetown-marriott-theatre-august-29-2014-episode-43 00:10:01 Dueling Critics no Old Tar Jonathan and Salty Kelly discuss On the Town, the musical about three gobs and their gals, at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. Old Tar Jonathan and Salty Kelly discuss On the T… Old Tar Jonathan and Salty Kelly discuss On the Town, the musical about three gobs and their gals, at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163207407 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 01:57:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/coraline-black-button-eyes-productions-at-city-lit-theatre-august-15-2014-episode-41 00:11:20 Dueling Critics no The Dueling Critics disagree about Coraline, based on Neil Gaiman's children's-book-or-is-it: children's theater, or is it? The Dueling Critics disagree about Coraline, base… The Dueling Critics disagree about Coraline, based on Neil Gaiman's children's-book-or-is-it: children's theater, or is it? podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/160957990 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:47:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/intimate-apparel-at-eclipse-theatre-august-1-2014-episode-40 00:10:45 Dueling Critics no The Dueling Critics get intimate with Lynn Nottage's play at Eclipse Theatre. The Dueling Critics get intimate with Lynn Nottag… The Dueling Critics get intimate with Lynn Nottage's play at Eclipse Theatre. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/159156951 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:51:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/the-qualms-steppenwolf-theatre-july-18-2014-episode-40 00:11:34 Dueling Critics no J. and K. strongly disagree about the new Bruce Norris play: J. approves, while K. has Qualms. Also, K. recommends Griffin's rendition of the 1940s Scottish melodrama Men Should Weep. J. and K. strongly disagree about the new Bruce N… J. and K. strongly disagree about the new Bruce Norris play: J. approves, while K. has Qualms. Also, K. recommends Griffin's rendition of the 1940s Scottish melodrama Men Should Weep. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/153766755 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 20:49:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/laughter-on-the-23rd-floor-eclectic-theatre-tyrant-sideshow-theatre-june-22-2014-episode-38 00:10:00 Dueling Critics no Jonathan recommends Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Eclectic Full-Contact Theatre while Kelly raves about Tyrant at Sideshow Theatre. Jonathan recommends Laughter on the 23rd Floor at… Jonathan recommends Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Eclectic Full-Contact Theatre while Kelly raves about Tyrant at Sideshow Theatre. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/152968932 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:25:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/rung-curious-theatre-branch-june-6-2014-episode-37 00:10:43 Dueling Critics no Kelly and Jonathan wring each other's neck over Rung, a world premiere opera at Curious Theatre Branch, and Kelly recommends Eat Your Heart Out at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. Kelly and Jonathan wring each other's neck over R… Kelly and Jonathan wring each other's neck over Rung, a world premiere opera at Curious Theatre Branch, and Kelly recommends Eat Your Heart Out at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/150806053 Thu, 22 May 2014 21:01:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/the-white-snake-goodman-theatre-may-23-2014-36 00:11:52 Dueling Critics no How sharper than a serpent's tongue are Kelly and Jonathan as they discuss The White Snake at Goodman Theatre, and Jonathan also recommends Tennessee Williams' Vieux Carre at Raven Theatre. How sharper than a serpent's tongue are Kelly and… How sharper than a serpent's tongue are Kelly and Jonathan as they discuss The White Snake at Goodman Theatre, and Jonathan also recommends Tennessee Williams' Vieux Carre at Raven Theatre. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/148554245 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:25:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/how-to-succeed-in-business-without-really-trying-porchlight-music-theatre-may-9-2014-episode-35 00:10:29 Dueling Critics no J. and K. fail to disagree even one iota about this revival of Frank Loesser's musical satire from the early 1960s. Then J. picks Arthur Miller's A View From The Bridge at Teatro Vista, and K. picks Avenue Q at the Mercury Theater. J. and K. fail to disagree even one iota about th… J. and K. fail to disagree even one iota about this revival of Frank Loesser's musical satire from the early 1960s. Then J. picks Arthur Miller's A View From The Bridge at Teatro Vista, and K. picks Avenue Q at the Mercury Theater. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/145168089 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:19:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/the-president-oracle-productions-april-18-2014-episode-35 00:11:11 Dueling Critics no Kelly and Jonathan wax presidential and debate Capitalism vs. Communism over "The President" at Oracle Productions in Lakeview. Kelly also recommends "The Dance of Death" at Writers Theatre and "Our Class" at Remy Bumppo. Kelly and Jonathan wax presidential and debate Ca… Kelly and Jonathan wax presidential and debate Capitalism vs. Communism over "The President" at Oracle Productions in Lakeview. Kelly also recommends "The Dance of Death" at Writers Theatre and "Our Class" at Remy Bumppo. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/144214711 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:00:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/greatgodpan-4114 00:11:20 Dueling Critics no Jonathan and Kelly duel over Amy Herzog's play about sexual abuse and repressed memory. Then Jonathan reports on three news plays from the Humana Festival, two of which are heading to Chicago Jonathan and Kelly duel over Amy Herzog's play ab… Jonathan and Kelly duel over Amy Herzog's play about sexual abuse and repressed memory. Then Jonathan reports on three news plays from the Humana Festival, two of which are heading to Chicago podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/142908990 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 18:51:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/seven-homeless-mammoths-wander 00:05:01 Dueling Critics no Kelly flies solo, reviewing Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England and wondering why they aren't wooly. Kelly flies solo, reviewing Seven Homeless Mammot… Kelly flies solo, reviewing Seven Homeless Mammoths Wander New England and wondering why they aren't wooly. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/141532902 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:15:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/the-killing-of-michael-x 00:10:06 Dueling Critics no Jonathan and Kelly duel over a world premiere about grief, adolescent angst and making a movie, present by Jackalope Theatre. Then, Jonathan recommends A Crime in the Neighborhood, a page-to-stage adaptation at City Lit. Jonathan and Kelly duel over a world premiere abo… Jonathan and Kelly duel over a world premiere about grief, adolescent angst and making a movie, present by Jackalope Theatre. Then, Jonathan recommends A Crime in the Neighborhood, a page-to-stage adaptation at City Lit. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/140698173 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:39:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/water-by-the-spoonful-court 00:10:46 Dueling Critics no Water by the Spoonful, Court Theatre, March 21, 2014 (Episode 31) by Dueling Critics Water by the Spoonful, Court Theatre, March 21, 2… Water by the Spoonful, Court Theatre, March 21, 2014 (Episode 31) by Dueling Critics podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/139549182 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:58:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/the-gospel-of-lovingkindness 00:11:22 Dueling Critics no Jonathan and Kelly engage in spirited debate over a spiritual play, the world premiere of "The Gospel of Lovingkindness," by Marcus Gardley, at Victory Gardens Theater. Jonathan and Kelly engage in spirited debate over… Jonathan and Kelly engage in spirited debate over a spiritual play, the world premiere of "The Gospel of Lovingkindness," by Marcus Gardley, at Victory Gardens Theater. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/138394129 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:21:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/duelingcritics/the-language-archive-piven 00:10:27 Dueling Critics no Jonathan and Kelly duel over Piven Theatre's production of The Language Archive, and then Jonathan recommends Theresa Rebeck's Seminar at Haven Theatre Company. Jonathan and Kelly duel over Piven Theatre's prod… Jonathan and Kelly duel over Piven Theatre's production of The Language Archive, and then Jonathan recommends Theresa Rebeck's Seminar at Haven Theatre Company. podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org (Chicago Public Media)Chicago,Theater,Theatre,WBEZ