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• Goldstar Member on Information
  Casual, bring a sweater if you get cold easily!
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  Close to public transportation!
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  Excellent food and drink at Dellece (next to Mercury Theater)
• Bernadette Cook on Information
  Park on side streets as you must pay the meter on Southport
• Betty Chrastka on Information
  Park for $10 in the Blaine School parking lot across the street.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  It's about a 4 block walk from the Southport stop on the Brown Line.
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  It's less than a half mile from the #9 bus stop at Grace St.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  And very good service at Deleece also.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  And very good service at Deleece also
• older theater fan on Information
  There were few spots on Southport. The theatre website has advise
• Goldstar Member on Information
  It's an easy 10 minute walk from the Red line, right past Wrigley Field.
• P H. on Information
  Wish I knew that Deleece's existed, but enjoyed my BLT at the bar next door before the show
• P H. on Information
  Yes, it is hard to park in the area due to permit parking on side streets
• Donna Stone on Information
  Street parking is plentiful for the matinee performances.
• Donna Stone on Information
  Street parking is plentiful for the matinee performances
• Goldstar Member on Information
  For the afternoon performance, inspite of a Cubs game, no problem with street parking!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Used the valet parking - only $12
• Irene D. McGrath on Information
  Had dinner at Cullen's. Very good food and drink.
• Irene D. McGrath on Information
  Used public transportation
• Irene D. McGrath on Information
  Did not go there
• Goldstar Member on Information
  After 6PM no parking on side streets. Go to the lot north of the theater.
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  Good food, slow service
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  Used valet service
• rkadanoff on Information
  Excellent food int he building itself after the show on Sunday
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  Nice bakery next door for snack!
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  Parked on Southport where there are meters. It was a reasonable amount.
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  Bathroom was quite snazzy.
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  Deleece was great for a quick (starter) bit pre show
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Used school across the steet for $10, but theatre valet parked us in and we had to wait
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Bull-eh-dia's for tapas was really great.
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  Check to see if there is a Cub's Game! Parking was awful.
• Marie Kruse on Information
  Dinner at Deleece was great!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Dinner at Irving & Southport...EXCELLENT!!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Easy free street parking on Southport N of Irving Prk Rd on a "no Cubs gm. nite"
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  We were delighted to discover Deleece - delicious dinner!
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  The lot north of the theater is about one block away - convenient
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  Cafe 28
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  Irving Park and Ravenswood a short car ride from the Mercury
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  Opens for dinner at 5:30
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  Food at Freida's was not worth eating let alone the price. Try another resturant near the theater.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We found free parking on a side street less than a block from the theater.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I really like the new configuration of the box office and restrooms.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Deleece's looks to be a great addition to the building
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Anything - no one seemed particularlt dressed up.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I was fortunate and found street parking
• Mark Kushner on Information
  Get a pastry at Julius Meinl after the show.
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  Next time we will eat at Deleece's. Chopped salad at Cullums was good.
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  Valet parking was $12.00.
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  Very nice, clean!
• DaveT on Information
  Blue Bayou food was very good, service was very confused.
• DaveT on Information
  Side streets are permit only - take the El or pay to park offstreet
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  Parked in the Blaine School for $10
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  Great little theater!
• daytripper on Information
  Parking stinks! worst in the city--all zoned--even major stretets. Ridulous!
• daytripper on Information
  Parking stinks! Worst in the city!
• StefanieM on Information
  Not a bad seat in the house!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The little dessert place next to Deleece serves a mean cappuccino.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We were lucky--found a spot on the street directly across from the theater on a Saturday night.
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  Palette Bistro, about a mile away was superb for dinner
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  Wonderful pastries at "Sensational Bites," a couple of doors down
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  Sound system muffled in the balcony.
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  We sat in Deleece's 10 minutes, no one came by to take our order, so we left.
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  Easy parking at matinee
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  Dialogue was muffled in the balcony at times
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  Ate dinner at coobah and not that great.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We came early to the Mothers' Day matinee. After about 10 minutes of
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Hunting we got great street parking across from the Music Box (next to the Mercury).
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  Thank the mercury for the voucher to eat next door as we well did
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  Street
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  It's easier to find parking during a weekday matinee.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parking in school lot is $12. Be aware.
• w-musto on Information
  We ate at Tango Sur, an Argentine BYOB restaurant we've patronized for years.
• w-musto on Information
  The prices have doubled and the fries were not handcut but frozen
• w-musto on Information
  Yes, bathroom amazing!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  15% off at Cullen's Bar & Grill right next to the Theater is great!
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  Write your own tip, then hit enter.
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  There is
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  There is valet parking at the theater. Very useful on Cubs game nights
• Elaine on Information
  If you go on the sides streets oyu can find a place to park
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parking is difficult on the street - little available. Valet is $12.
• james on Information
  Good street parking
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Street parking is available, no problems after 6:30PM
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  That dessert place serves a mean, delicious, chocolate chip cookie!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Got lucky and found a place about two blocks away.
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  Use valet parking if on a weekend
• Michael Kathman on Information
  Easy to get to on the "L"
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We ate at the Irish Pub and all enjoyed it
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We used the valet since we were eating at the same location
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Cubs = trouble, 3 hr street parking, lots = $$$, add 20 min for parking
• R2BenTu on Information
  Casual
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  Park on side streets as you must pay the meter on Southportn
• R2BenTu on Information
  Some idiot spilled beer on my seat. Feel free to move if that happens to you
• Angie on Information
  Go to the matinee and street parking is plentiful.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Allow extra time to walk, and parking is available on Ashland or further west, even on Cubbie days!
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  Nice, big, clean, new bathrooms.
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  Take the Brown line - it's just a short walk north on Southport.
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  You can take drinks bought at Cullen's into the theatre.
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  Love the consignment shop a few doors north.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The price at the shool parking lot is now $12.
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  After a matinee, went to the sweet shoppe two doors down - lovely!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Afternoons at 2 parking seems available
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  Enjoyed a wonderful late lunch at Deleece before heading off to another play.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Cullens Bar & Grill service a little slow but the fish tacos were great
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Crowded traffic, valet was well worth it.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Valet - dinner at Deleece and play - great combo.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Cullen's for late lunch after matinee show was a good choice!
• Katherine Gleiss on Information
  Just make sure you find out how much the specials are---- 4 scallops $30 ...they were very good....
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Had drinks at Cullens before (and during) the performance.
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  Sunday afternoon.
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  Sunday afternoon. We got a place on a side street within two blocks.
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  Get the Mac n' Cheese at Cullens. To die for!
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  Casual - very well air conditioned so bring a sweater if you get cold easily
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Grab a drink at the next door bar before the show
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Dinner at Deleece is convenient.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We took the el walked a few blocks which was a good option for us.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I know Cullen's is good . Ate there many times.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  So we tried Tango Sur.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Tango food was great, reasonable and is BYOB. No corkage fee.Just a little loud!
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  Mercury is always comfortable seating and personal service.
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  Oh he'll gave it to valet.
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  Deleece food is delicioius!
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  Sparkling, clean, new bathrooms.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Didn't get the tip on the 15% at Cullen's Bar but enjoyed the meal.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  But on the side streets you risk a ticket without the neighborhood sticker.
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  In the future I will park on Southport and pay the meter!
• Barbara Waters on Information
  Had a great lunchbrunch at the Soutthport Grocer..h
• Barbara Waters on Information
  We enjoyed a delicious lunch/brunch at Southport Grocer
• Barbara Waters on Information
  It's an easy 10 minute walk from the Red line, right past Wrigley Field.y
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Cullens food not memorable.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  No good way to reach the theater either by car or by public transportation.
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  Even w
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  It's less than a half mile from the #9 bus stop at Grace St.e
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We ate at the Irish Pub and found the food overly salted and greasy.
• Isabel F. on Information
  We ate at Deleece's before the show. The duck is wondeful.
• Isabel F. on Information
  Bring a sweater. The theater is a little cold..
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Park on Southport--side streets are all permit parking.
• Reynold Wolter on Information
  We ate at Argentine. Short ribs very tough, ambiance good.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I parked on Addison and walked. It was for a Sunday 5pm performance.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I ate a Cullen's had my tickets on the table, but was never offered the 15% discount.
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  Park for $12 a block away--easy
• ljanulis on Information
  If you love meat, eat at Tango Sur before the show. Get there early though, they do get busy.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The salmon at Dellece was exceptional
• carol kallish on Information
  Went to dairy queen after show
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Tango Sur, just north, was delightful.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  It was abeautiful evening, so it was easy to park for free on Ashland and walk over to Southport.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  A Delightful walk from the Clark bus stop at Clark and Grace.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Had to use valet service, which was good, because couldn't find parking on the streets.
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  Dress is casual
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  Nice bathrooms
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  Get there at least 1/2 hour early to find parking if you don't use the valet for $11.99
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The valet service really paid off when we came out to a pouring rain.
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  Much less expensive to find a 3 hour pkg spot
• Nancy on Information
  Easy walk from brown line
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  We did not din out
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We used Valet Prking and were very pleased
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Our discounted seats were great
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  Wide range of dress.
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  Cullen's good and convenient. Went to Dairy Queen afterwards until Valet Parking line went down.
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  Valet seemed only option on Saturday night.
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  Nice little theater!
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  Will not go
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  Will not go back to Deleece
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  Will not go back to Deleece, much to noisey!!!!!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The El is close and on a nice day it makes for a pleasant walk.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Balcony is small and overall okay views, but i prefer ground floor.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Took addison bus (152?) to southport. walked one block. ez!
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  Parked for on Irving Park Road.
• Sylvia on Information
  Close to el and buses
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  No comment for this section
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  The walk is pleasant.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We didn't use any of these services
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The main floor seats were very good! The bathroom is snazzy!
• Jay-Dub on Information
  Balcony seating was fine. Cozy theater is perfect for this play.
• antanas razma on Information
  Coobah an excellent restaurant within walking distance of theater
• antanas razma on Information
  Very convenient to Southport Brown line stop
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Try ParkWiz. Easy and inexpensive.
• JoannaCR on Information
  It's a crowded area, so allow time to find parking or - valet.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Good women's shop a few doors south
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  Found spot on Southport
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  Pleasent surprise that we could have wine during show.
• Claudia Linda on Information
  Ate at Deleece, right next door. All eight of us enjoyed the meal.
• Claudia Linda on Information
  Used valet right in front for the same $12 that was paid a couple of blocks away.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Deleece was amazing!
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  Public transportation is the best way to go.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We ate at Deleece too and had to send the mussels back. Also very overpriced
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We ate at Deleece and found it overpriced. Also had to send the mussels back.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Tango was way crowded. Great Mexican bext door!!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We parked in front, used Pay Box, not bad-Wed. night.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Close to quite a few restaurants.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Brown Lind Southport stop is only 9 minutes short walk away
• Goldstar Member on Information
  There is no bad seat even though I got the very side seat
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Hearing aids are available at the box office.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Took the Red Line and walked from Addison; my friend parked for free on Southport
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Frida's Mexican restaurant just north on Southport was wonderful.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Cullen's is great for a meal before or after
• earthgirl on Information
  There's a Julius Meinl down the street that offers pretty good sandwiches and tea.
• earthgirl on Information
  Use the valet service for an evening show. Parking can be tight.

418 Goldstar Member Reviews

earthgirl

4.0

Interesting, very much set in the era that the conversation supposedly happened in. The play pits the atheistic worldview (Freud) against that of the faithful (C.S. Lewis). I think you already have to know something of Freud and C.S. Lewis to enjoy or take away anything from the play. Very enjoyable nonetheless!

Written on Nov 19 2012

shadowthekat

5.0

Even though the main character had an understudy, he was incredible. The war background enhanced the story. Script was really good. Great show. Not too long; not too short. Just right.

Written on Nov 12 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Great play . You feel like you are allowed to be part of exciting conversation of smart wit people about most important issues. It makes you to formulate your own opinion and keep thinking about it long after the performance is over.Thank you!

Written on Nov 12 2012

Nico S

4.0

i think the marketing machine for this production deserves an A+. they did a wonderful job building up the hype and the amount of audience, etc. the actual play (the score itself) was, however, below the marketing buildup - it was good but not exceptionally good. indeed, a nice cerebral dialogue crafted between two brilliant men. but the whole "session" remained light, far from the depth one would have expected to have, more of a scherzo rather than sonata.

Written on Nov 12 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

NUSBAUM IS FANTASTIC!

Written on Nov 12 2012

Beatrice Villar

4.0

Though-provoking, well-acted play with, surprisingly, lots of humor. But avoid balcony seating at the Mercury Theater -- the views are blocked by the handrail.

Written on Nov 12 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

good theatre. engaging, thought-provoking, and witty.

Written on Nov 08 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

A great way to spend a Sunday evening. The actors were wonderful. A must see.

Written on Nov 06 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

iT WAS AN EXCELLENT PLAY AND BOTH ACTORS WERE GREAT.

VERY THOUGHT-PROVOKING.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Amazing story and acting. We were completly captivated.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Peter

4.0

although we enjoyed the play we had a little trouble understanding Freud's accented dialog

Written on Nov 05 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Mike Nussbaum was born to play this part at this exact moment in his and in Freud's life.....Freud, a great, brilliant, flawed man deserves this great, brilliant, unflawed performance: a will learn from, must see.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Funny, thought provoking, a very enjoyable 90 minutes.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

The play was well-acted, entertaining, and thought-provoking.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Great show with lots of unexpected humor. Mike Nussbaum (sp?) is incredible.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Lorraine

4.0

Enjoyed the performance particularly the actors. I missed a few lines due to the accent.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Brainy, interesting and often funny. Some of the better theatre I've seen in Chicago.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

The humor was witty and a log of background knowledge must be known about the two characters before being viewed. I found the show tantalizing and brilliant with its deep discussions and debate on religion. Is there a God and if so, why does it do cruel things. And the counter argument, all religions believed in a higher being and no one would be bold enough to admit to be the son of God. The debate was a great challenge to one's mind.

Written on Nov 05 2012

Karen Telser

4.0

The acting was excellent, and we could hear every word. The script was a little light on Lewis' personal (as opposed to public) theology, though. It seemed to have been taken from his better-known writings only, and missed some of his deeper -- unconventional and unwelcome at the time -- thoughts regarding the nature of God, which show up in his adult science-fiction trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength). Also, I don't think that C. S. Lewis would have made the mistake of saying that Jesus claimed to be the Messiah. I felt that the writer did good intellectual research but is not very advanced in spirituality -- which C. S. Lewis became.

Written on Nov 01 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

great event!!

Written on Oct 29 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Great performance by the actors. Food for thought. I would recommend it.

Written on Oct 29 2012

ginalee912

5.0

Excellent! Outstanding and engaging performances, and a clever, well thought out script. The show was both funny and poignant, with both characters coming off as intelligent, likable, fully fleshed out people.

Written on Oct 29 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

This play was intriguing. Also, was the right length of time (90 minutes) with no intermission.

Written on Oct 24 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

Interesting in an intellectual sort of way - a debate on the existence of God during WWII, with Freud battling cancer of the jaw and C S Lewis not wanting to lie down on the couch. If only Jung could have joined the party...

Written on Oct 22 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Amazing acting. Great staging and scenery. Strong script, although it took a bit of time for the story to come together for me. There were times I wanted to press the replay button and listen to the dialogue again.

Written on Oct 22 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

A thought provoker for sure and very well acted.

Written on Oct 22 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

It was a fantastic play and the theatre was intimate with excellent seating in the balcony at the "ends of the horseshoe" which had been recommended on the Mercury Theatre Website.

Written on Oct 15 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

marvelous! Hurry before it's over.

Written on Oct 15 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the play. The acting was excellent. The play did not have an intermission and seemed shorter than most but I did not time it.

Written on Oct 15 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

A delightful, thought-provoking play with outstanding acting. Reveals much about Freud, but not very much about CS Lewis, who actually is a foil for Freud's thoughts about life, religion, war. I recommend it to anyone who wants some stimulation along with entertainment.

Written on Oct 11 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

I could not believe that listening to 2 actors talking for the whole show would kep me interested and involved, but it did!

Written on Oct 11 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

very intellignet social and theological discussion with amazing subtle emotional peaks. Brilliantly written but then performed by some of the best actors in Chicago's history.
88 year old Nussbaum Rocks!

Written on Oct 09 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

An excellent performance by two seasoned actors who captured the esssence of the characters they portrayed. The play was well written to set the historical period and the context for the "session".

Written on Oct 08 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Enjoyed the show very much. It was well acted and thought provoking.Stage design and setting were incredible.

Written on Oct 08 2012

thomas durkin

4.0

Well worth seeing--and reflectiing on.

Written on Oct 04 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Great dialogue that shows knowledge of each individual.

Written on Oct 04 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Short but sweet. You can't go wrong with Mike Nusbaum in the cast. Definitely a "thinking man's" play. I'm not a big fan of either Freud or Lewis, but I enjoyed their imagined debate.

Written on Oct 01 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The man playing Freud was fantastic. Enjoyed the entire 80 minutes. It was an "intellectual" play that was fun to talk about afterwards.

Written on Oct 01 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

would have been better if I had read a little more about both men before going, but I learned a lot just being there. The 2 actors were really good.

Written on Oct 01 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Enlightening and thought provoking.

Written on Oct 01 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

I very much enjoyed it as a play of ideas. Also, Mike Nussbaum's performance as Freud was wonderful.

Written on Oct 01 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Superb acting. Interesting story. Highly recommended.

Written on Oct 01 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Excellent acting and writing.

Written on Oct 01 2012

Claudia Linda

5.0

Terrific and thought provoking play. Nussbaum gave a superior performance for an actor of any age. Kudos to him.

Written on Oct 01 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Well done. Acting superb!!!!! Time flew....

Written on Sep 28 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Very excellent - HIGHLY recommend!!!!

Written on Sep 27 2012

aisle seat gal

5.0

Red Velvet Member

Excellent short dramatic piece re-imagining a meeting between Freud and C.S. Lewis at the start of WWII bombing of London during Freud's last days. The two actors were engrossing, especially Michael Nussbaum who truthfully, had the better lines. The staging was perfect with an impressive set. We highly recommend this.

Written on Sep 24 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Serious and ironically funny. A must see for those that enjoy a bit of debate!!

Written on Sep 24 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Fantastic dialogue, acting and staging.

Written on Sep 24 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The show was great and the actors were wonderful!
Great way to spend an evening out with dinner and
a show!

Written on Sep 22 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

This is an intelligent discussion between CS Lewis and a dying Sigmund Freud about the existence of God and whether science and reason trump intuition and faith. The actors are excellent--especially Mike Nussbaum as a crusty Freud suffering from facial cancer in his last year. The set is beautiful--you can just believe it is Freud's London study. The play--not a long one-- is set against the spectre of Hitler--which always provokes questions of whether a just God would allow this horror. I would have like a second act! A short, but pithy theater experience.

Written on Sep 21 2012

mchesin

4.0

Mike Nussbaum never disappoints. Whatever role he plays, he always gives a fabulous performance. The Mercury is the perfect setting for this size production.

Written on Sep 20 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The acting was stupendous! The set was great. Very interesting, lots of information that was unknown to me. The only drawback is that it can be hard to watch something with so little action. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed it and, again, the acting was remarkable with a fabulous use of accents and anguish and pain!

Written on Sep 20 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Great performances by the actors and really engaging!

Written on Sep 19 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

The acting and dialogue in this drama were superb. The presentation was thought-provoking, particularly in regards to Freud's psychological concepts and C.S. Lewis' personal review and study of Christianity. Both learned scholars dogmatically defend their ideas while the audience is left with a more positive hopeful view of Christianity and less harsh or clinical understanding of Freud's psychology, though the conversation ends without agreement.

Written on Sep 17 2012

JoannaCR

5.0

I had been wanting to see Mike Nussbaum for a long time and jumped at the chance to see this play. He's a fantastic actor and this play was just the perfect role for him. Coburn Goss seemed just right in his part too. The play was so well done and I can't recommend it highly enough. I also like to see how the sets are decorated in plays and this set was so believable, with what looked exactly like sunlight coming in the window.

Written on Sep 14 2012

Phyllis

4.0

It was very good and thought provoking, but not a picture to be viewed when you are tired.

Written on Sep 13 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

I felt like a fly on the wall!!!

Written on Sep 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Excellent acting. Loaded with such realism.

Written on Sep 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

What a well written and excellently acted play.
We all had a wonderful time!

Written on Sep 10 2012

antanas razma

5.0

Captivating dialogue between the two actors.

Written on Sep 10 2012

Goldstar Member

2.0

I bought two tickets to this event as my sister had planned to be in town. Unfortunately her trip was cancelled so I attended alone. This was a well acted play...The actor playing Freud was extremely competent as was the actor playing C.S. Lewis. The play failed to move me beyond putting me into a restless sleep. I frequently attend live theater all over Chicago and this play was a major bore! I did not enjoy hearing two men argue about the existence or non-existence of God! Who has not already wrestled with these concepts in early childhood? I found it to be a waste of time and one of the worst theater experiences I have had this year! Two thumbs down...

Written on Sep 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Very engaging performance and play, exploring religion, God and Hiltler. Mercury Theater is a charming space to enjoy the performance.

Written on Sep 10 2012

Larry Weinstein

4.0

My wife and I enjoyed Freud's Last Session, my wife a little
more so than I.

The topics of the dialogue were a little heavy for my tastes.
My wife did not feel the same.

Also for my tastes, I would have preferred Freud not have the
European accent, but of course he was European. I just couldn't
pick up all the words he was saying when he spoke.

Other than that, it was well acted and an interesting visit to
the theatre.

Written on Sep 10 2012

Jay-Dub

5.0

Fantastic, well-written and performed! High recommendations.

Written on Sep 10 2012

Sylvia

5.0

Well written and acting was superb

Written on Sep 10 2012

zgorin

5.0

Very thought provoking. The actor who played Freud was superb! I felt like I was transfored into another era.

Written on Sep 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

We both were thrilled with the entire performance. When we arrived, we saw the "exactly right" set and wonderful lighting, which heightened our anticipation for the play. The writing was wonderful, exciting for anyone who is a fan of either Lewis or Freud. The two actors were riveting, in a small room, with not much action.My only negative comment would be that occasionally Freud's teeth problem and 2 accents got in the way of my fully understanding what he was saying. It's a play not to be missed.

Written on Sep 10 2012

TMaven

5.0

Most folks outside of Chicago don't know what a national treasure Mike Nussbaum is. His performance as Freud in this production is nothing short of astonishing. Truly a master class for anyone interested in theater. It is a wonderful production and a riveting 80 minutes of theater you won't soon forget.

Written on Sep 10 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Great acting. Well designed stage. Intimate setting. Would be a bit pricey at full cost - glad I got the Goldstar pricing. Took my parents during their annual visit to Chicago. They enjoyed it very much and my dad's comment was that it inspired him to want to learn more about both characters. A drink at Cullens after the show was a nice nightcap. Dinner at Coobah's before the show was awesome!

Written on Sep 10 2012

ali

5.0

It was very interesting the thought revoking. But you do have to be a fan of Freud to really enjoy it,

Written on Sep 07 2012

Pete & Katelyn

5.0

This was a really great performance. I loved seeing the potential interaction between Freud and C.S. Lewis.

I came to believe that Freud is not an atheist, but believes in God...He is just very angry with him.

Written on Sep 07 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The play was engaging, historical, intellectual and excellently done. It had a besutiful set, a wonderful lead actor in Mike Nussuaman. I was fortunate to see him leave after the show and get his autograph.

Written on Sep 04 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

a must see

Written on Sep 04 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Great performance and very well written! Thought provoking and even humorous. Very entertaining!!

Written on Sep 04 2012

Sprite

5.0

My 16 year old son and I both liked the play~always a treat~neither of us were bored, lots of laughs, thought provoking and a bit of a history lesson.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

1.0

The venue was appropriate but the play itself was weak. Rather than an intellectual exercise it turned into a requiem for a bitter pitiful man.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Wonderfully acted production! Humor added a pleasant touch. Enjoyed the smaller scale theater.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Jerry Shelton

4.0

Red Velvet Member

Great play, engaging venue, looking forward to seeing another performance.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Well written, well acted. Thought provoking, but not overly serious or presumptuous.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

loved it though wished i were closer and not in balcony. due to their accents, i missed a little bit of dialogue which was a bummer as it was very smart, witty and profound. excellent and appealing actors. wished i could have paused it and written down certain quotes. one by "freud" was, "things are only simple when you chose not to analyze them." i could have listened longer. 80 minute play.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Mike Nussbaum & Coburn Goss were as outstanding as ever! Their timing was impeccable, the set was interesting (although not entirely accurate in the placement of furniture. The hour and one-quarter flew past. Anyone who has known or read of these two historical figures would do well to attend this performance!

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

hard to understand Freud with the accent, mustache, etc.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Great, so well done.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Fabulous story, fabulously acted. Alive every minute.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Fabulous acting. Excellent writing. Very "even-handed" portrayal of both sides - atheism vs Christianity (Catholicism).

Written on Sep 03 2012

Eric

5.0

Wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised with a pair of riveting, thought provoking performances. For a two man show, which was essentially just a conversation, I was hanging on every word.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Great writing and very good acting. A wonderful dialogue of existentialism! Also, enjoyed lunch at the tavern adjoining the Mercury.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

An amazing performance by an 88 year old actor. Fast paced. The 80 minute show went by in a heartbeat. Great facility as well.

Written on Sep 03 2012

Alan Eddington

5.0

This two-person performance was masterful! In particular, the actors were able to enunciate their dialogue with accents appropriate to their national heritage, without any appearance of being forced or artificial. The actors had a 'chemistry' between them as well, that communicated to the audience that they were truly in dialogue, not just 'acting a part'. While the setting was in September, 1939, the subject matter could have been just as apropos of August, 2012, especially in the context of our national political debate/debacle!

Written on Aug 31 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

I returned to see it a second time with a friend. I loved it both times. The acting is superb. Staging is perfect. The storyline is intriquing, engaging and entertaining. We walked away with much to discuss and ponder. I highly recommend it!

Written on Aug 30 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Mike Nussbaum was excellent as always. The discussion was well
paced and kept ones interest throughout. The factual background of
the approaching World War II attack on London, and the
incidents of pain caused by Freud's oral cancer, keep the play moving.

Beverly Grabow Rose, Chicago

Written on Aug 27 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The Play was well done and the acting was great!!!! Both of the actors did a good job on their parts.

Written on Aug 27 2012

HavanaHelen

5.0

Red Velvet Member

The subject matter was very thought provoking on subjects such as sex, philosophy of God, etc. The actors do a superb job of being T.S. Elliot, Sigmund Freud. The set design is also very creative ..

Written on Aug 27 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Really terrific play--great acting--very interesting subject matter. My husband had a little trouble catching on to Freud's German accent and feels he missed a bit because of that. I highly recommend this production!

Written on Aug 27 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Loved this show Acting was inspiring. The actor who played Freud is a role model for older persons.

Written on Aug 27 2012

Nancy

5.0

A 2 person play wondering what would have happened if Freud and C.S Lewis met. It was a fasinating conversation, funny and thought provoking.

Written on Aug 27 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

both characters were superb my husband and i throughly enjoyed this play

Written on Aug 27 2012

vitava

5.0

Very clever, entertaining, thought provoking, and funny! A must see!

Written on Aug 27 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

the acting, writing and directing was superb
and the audience was very appreciative.
Keep giving plays of this calibre.

Written on Aug 27 2012

More Information About Freud's Last Session

Website

http://freudslastsession.com/

Description

Freud's Last Session centers on legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud, who invites a young, little-known professor, C.S. Lewis, to his home in London. Lewis, expecting to be called on the carpet for satirizing Freud in a recent book, soon realizes Freud has a much more significant agenda.

About the Playwright: Mark St. Germain
Mark has written the plays Camping with Henry and Tom (Outer Critics Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award), Out of Gas on Lover's Leap and Forgiving Typhoid Mary (Time Magazine's "Year's Ten Best"). With Randy Courts, he has written the musicals The Gifts of the Magi, Johnny Pye and the Foolkiller, winner of an AT&T "New Plays For the Nineties Award" and Jack's Holiday at Playwrights Horizons. Mark's musical, Stand By Your Man, The Tammy Wynette Story was created for Nashville's Ryman Theater. Television credits include Writer and Creative Consultant for The Cosby Show. He co-wrote the screenplay for Carroll Ballard's Warner Brothers film, Duma. Mark directed and co-produced the upcoming documentary, My Dog, An Unconditional Love Story, featuring Richard Gere, Glenn Close, Lasse Hallstrom, Isaac Mizrahi, Edward Albee and many others.

The show is recommended for those ages 13 and older and runs 85 minutes with no intermission.