Bite & Sip: Acclaimed director is a star in the kitchen

Noted for his creative director's touch, Falls, artistic director of Chicago's Goodman Theatre, also has a love of food and the art of cooking.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Measure for Measure' well executed while slightly distracted

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James Newcomb as The Duke in a Contemporary 1970s New York City Setting for Goodman's "Measure for Measure"

Actor James Newcomb (center) plays The Duke in a contemporary 1970s New York City setting in Goodman Theatre's Chicago run through April 14.

"Teddy Ferrara" at Goodman Theatre

(L to R) Josh Salt (Tim), Paloma Nozicka (Jenny) and Liam Benzvi (Gabe) in Pulitzer Prize finalist Christopher Shinn’s "Teddy Ferrara," directed by Evan Cabnet at Goodman Theatre (February 2 – March 3).

OFFBEAT: 'Teddy Ferrara' a lesson in awareness and editing

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Chelcie Ross and Deanna Dunagan Star as Lyman and Polly Wyeth in Goodman Theatre's "Other Desert Cities"

Chelcie Ross and Deanna Dunagan star as Lyman and Polly Wyeth in Chicago Goodman Theatre's "Other Desert Cities" playing until Feb. 17.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Other Desert Cities' a compelling study of stardom secrecy

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OFFBEAT: World premiere cupcake play in Chicago a sweet ticket

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Larry Yando as Ebenezer Scrooge and Joe Foust as the Ghost of Jacob Marley in "A Christmas Carol" at Goodman Theatre 2012

Larry Yando returns for a fifth year as Ebenezer Scrooge, opposite actor Joe Foust in his first time as the Ghost of Jacob Marley, in the 2012 run of "A Christmas Carol" at Goodman Theatre in Chicago.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Christmas Carol' at its ghostly best

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Yuletide Applause: Tickets for holiday stage productions are ideal stocking stuffers

Charlie Blum has been booking shows for Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville for 23 years.

OFFBEAT: Superman's alter ego Clark Kent quits reporter job at Daily Planet

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Parade of Towering Fish Featured in Goodman Theatre's Staging of Sarah Ruhl's "Passion Play" in 2007

The towering "fish" costumes used in Goodman Theatre's staging of Sarah Ruhl's "Passion Play" in 2007 are being sold as part of an expansive costume sale on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at Goodman Theatre.

OFFBEAT: Halloween dress-up ideas for 2012 offer endless possibilities with today's Goodman Theatre costume sale

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Director Robert Falls (left) joins actors Howard Witt (center) and Brian Dennehy at the 2012 Jeff Awards

Director Robert Falls (left) joins actors Howard Witt (center) and Brian Dennehy Monday celebrating the Goodman Theatre's award wins at the 44th Jeff Awards Ceremony.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Iceman' and Brian Dennehy nab top Jeff Award Honors

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OFFBEAT: Goodman revival of 'Sweet Bird of Youth' engages and entertains

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Diane Lane and Finn Wittrock Star in Goodman Theatre's "Sweet Bird of Youth"

Goodman Theatre presents Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird of Youth" through Oct. 28 directed by David Cromer and starring Diane Lane and Finn Wittrock.

The Cast of "Immediate Family" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre

Phillip James Brannon, from left, Cynda Williams, Shane'sia Davis, J. Nicole Brooks and Patrick Sarb star in "Immediate Family," running through Aug. 5 at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.