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Lifeline Theatre
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Category: Performing Arts [Edit]
Neighborhood: Rogers Park6912 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-4477
- Nearest Transit:
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Morse (Red)
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
7 reviews for Lifeline Theatre
I just went here for the first time to see The Island of Dr. Moreau and was very impressed. It was scarier than the movie! Will definitely be checking out all their performances. Really nice theatre, and especially convenient since it's in my hood.
I walked there but I noticed they had an attendant out front telling people about parking which is great since it's often a struggle in Rogers Park.
I visited Lifeline Theater on a gorgeous Sunday to see a preview performance of Busman's Honeymoon. I'll admit that I was already regretting deciding to see a play because I'd rather have been playing outside, but I did not enjoy this performance at all. I'm all for dry humor, but this play was tremendously boring and at 2 and 1/2 hours, over long. I actually debated leaving at the intermission, which I've never done before.
I will say the performance was well acted and aside from a minor snafu with my seat assignment the theater itself was quite nice. It was easy to find free parking on a side street for this matinee. I'll definitely give Lifeline another shot - based on the other reviews it seems they put on quality productions - but unless they significantly overhaul Busman's Honeymoon I'd give this particular play a miss.
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On a recent visit, I happened to see Marietta in Ecstacy at this theater. Initially, I was shocked at the small stage; however, the set and how they utilized the space created an unexpected depth. Not only was the play really good but I loved the intimate vibe!
People thought this was:
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A small black-boxish theatre. I also saw Dorian Gray and was blown away by how good it was. An excellent little theatre in the super duper north Chicago.
I came here to see The Picture of Dorian Gray the weekend before last. What an excellent performance for the price at this tiny little theater! The house was packed. The actors were talented and the set design was lovely. Here is one small theater I will know not to avoid :)
So I'm somewhat biased because I work here from time to time, but for my money Lifeline produces some of the best small house theater in Chicago. They specialize in original stage adaptations of literary works and run two sets of shows each season - one for young audiences during the mornings and one for adults in the evening. The kids shows are great because they don't talk down to kids; they just tell excellent stories in 60 minutes or less. The adult shows are a fascinating range of works from small, character driven dramas to large scale adventures and mysteries. Their hallmarks include inventive use of their small (and slightly odd) space and great performances by actors tapped to play multiple roles in each show.
I went to see The Island of Dr. Moreau. A little pricey, but nice adaptation.
