It’s Spring and at PLRG we’re in the mood for love. So, we set up  half-price ticket prices for all of you to see one of this season’s finest romances which begins it’s run tonight at Theater Building in Lakeview.

”You took Away My Flag: A Musical About Kosovo” is a story of war, romance and rebellion — not only in the context of war, but in terms of age, gender and sexuality.

While her country is held by a foreign occupier, Vjosa, a 20-year-old Albanian girl, falls in love with the commander of the Serb police — the very people terrorizing her family and friends.

Even as her brother joins the guerilla army and her father urges patience, Vjosa falls more deeply in love with Dragan and dreams of escape to America and a previous generation of women who have escaped patriarchy in Chicago.

This rock opera is the story of conflict not only between ethnicities, but between generations and norms as the characters explore the cost of turning their romantic ideals into reality.

It features a live five-piece rock band in accompaniment and the show runs April 2 - May 23 at Theatre Building Chicago.

Use code PLRG when purchasing your tickets online and you’ll score half-price tickets for the first week of the show, starting with tonight’s preview, through April 11!

Here is a sneak peak, from an amateur preview run last year:

People might try to tell you that the big difference between Catholic schools and others schools is the class size, the curriculum or the community. But, in my experience, what makes Catholic Schools so unique are the nuns. Very different from teachers, nuns are mysterious (just what are they wearing under those habits?) and crafty people (they can turn just about anything into a  punishment).  A few weeks back, the PLRG team went to check out the show “Put the Nuns in Charge” at the Royal George Theater, and now we have a new adjective to describe these holy ladies- hilarious!

If you’ve never seen any of the Nuns 4 Fun shows (Late Night Catechism, Sunday School Cinema, etc.) you’re in for a real treat. Each show is a “class” for adults being taught by a Catholic Nun and just like any good class, student (or in this case, audience) participation is a big part of the learning process.

So, it was no surprise when Eryn was immediately called on stage so Sister could make an example of her. “Eryn, is this something you think Mary, the blessed mother of our Lord, would wear?” Sister, played by Kathleen Puls Andrade, asked. Sister then gave Eryn a tissue to cover the 2 inches of her bare neck and a bracelet with the initials WWMW (What Would Mary Wear). Conveniently, Sister pointed out, if the bracelet was read upside down, it then would stand for Mary Wore Minimal Makeup. The crowd was already roaring with laughter as Sister went on to discuss the sinful Ms. Britney Spears and remind Eryn that she needs to look to Mary the Mother of God, not Mary Magdalene for fashion direction. 

Ok, so this isn’t your typical Sunday School class, but these aren’t your average nuns either! The talented crew at Nuns 4 Fun have over 70 years of combined acting and comedy experience (and maybe a few bad Catholic School memories) to draw on. Written by Vicki Quade, “Put the Nuns in Charge” is a sequel of sorts to one of Chicago’s longest running comedy shows, “Late Night Catechism.” This time around, Sister is teaching her class about the Seven Deadly Sins and along the way she draws on plenty of examples from the world of celebrity and pop-culture to prove her points (she’s got something to say about everything from Mel Gibson to iPods).

Put the Nuns in Charge made for a perfect girls night out, busting chops with Sister and reverting back to our grade-school selves. We think you and your girls (oh, and boyfriends, family, etc.) will have such a good time at this show, that we’ve worked out an exclusive deal to get you in for half the price. Just mention PLRG when booking your tickets to get them for just $15 a piece (regularly $30)!

Late Nite Catechism (8pm Thursday & Saturday)
Put the Nuns in Charge! (8pm Friday & 5pm Saturday)
Sunday School Cinema (3pm Sunday)

Royal George Theatre
1641 N. Halsted
312.988.9000

(Lacey Brenly)

We heard about  a cheap movie club from a reader who emailed us when we first started the website. Then, a few months later, our PR Bombshell, Lindsey came to us talking about a way to see movies for $5. We were intrigued, but with all the information we are bombarded with from day to day, it ended up in the back of our minds somewhere. But, when the ABC News feature ran last month (Chic but Cheap) and we were highlighted alongside this much talked about Five Buck Movie Club we felt like the cosmos were trying to tell us something- “Spread the word of the Five Buck Club! It will save your readers money!” Well, Universe, you spoke and we (finally) listened. 

This is, honestly, one of the best deals we have ever come across. In recent years it has become increasingly expensive to go out to the movies. Between rising ticket prices and costly concessions it can run around $20 just to catch a flick. Kerasotes Theatres feels your pain, PoorLittleRichGirls, and doesn’t want you to miss out just because you’re pinching pennies.

If you’re willing to wait a few weeks after a film has been released, you pay just five bucks to get in (at participating Kerasotes Theatres). Thats’ more than 50% off! (A regular adult ticket price is $10.75) It’s free to join the Five Buck Club and so easy to sign up online. They’ll send you a card in the mail, then each Thursday they’ll send you an email with the movies, theaters and show-times for which you are eligible to use your Five Buck Club card. 

(Lacey Brenly)

Late Nite Catechism (8pm Thu/Sat)
Put the Nuns in Charge! (8pm Fri/5pm Sat)
Sunday School Cinema (3pm Sun)

Royal George Theatre
1641 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
312.988.9000
www.nuns4fun.com

 PLRG readers get 50% off ticket prices when you mention PoorLittleRichGirls when booking your tickets.  (Tickets $15 with promo, usually $30).