Despite its many virtues and ambitious grand-scale staging, strong voices, daring swordplay, flamenco gypsy dances, lavish costumes, a tale of bitter sibling rivalry, political oppression and romance, plus the rousing music of the Gipsy Kings (including the irresistible “Bamboleo”) this take on the “Zorro” story needs work.
Janus Theatre s multiyear Elgin Shakespeare Project concludes with "Romeo/Juliet," an adaptation of Shakespeare s tragedy performed using historical practices. Plus, the League of Chicago Theatres Hot Tix service offers $20 tickets to Chicago-area theater productions through Sept. 4 while supplies last.