Steppenwolf’s STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Explores Well-Crafted Themes of Privilege and The Human Experience
Though Young Jean Lee’s play STRAIGHT WHITE MEN—now in its Chicago premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre Company—primarily concerns itself with characters befitting its title, the piece opens with two gender non-conforming performers (Elliott Jenetopulos and Will Wilhelm).
Chicago Shakes Has their SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Cast and Creatives
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE based on the Academy Award-winner for Best Picture with screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard.
“God, That’s Good!” SWEENEY TODD at Paramount is Theatrical Bliss
I hold very few things sacred, yet, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET rises to the ranks. Over twenty years ago, I saw a production that transformed me into a musical theater lover.
Firebrand Sets Inaugural Season
Pictured: Sharriese Hamilton Firebrand Theatre has announced their inaugural season, which includes the Chicago premiere of LIZZIE, 9 TO 5 featuring Sharriese Hamilton as Doralee, and a season kick-off benefit. Firebrand Theatre’s 17/18 Season (from press release): NOTHIN’ LIKE A DAME: A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN MUSICAL THEATRE on Monday,...
Chicago Children’s Has Their Cast and Creatives for THE YEAR I DIDN’T GO TO SCHOOL
Chicago Children’s Theatre has its cast and creatives for the world premiere of THE YEAR I DIDN’T GO TO SCHOOL: A HOMEMADE CIRCUS, based on the popular picture book by acclaimed illustrator Giselle Potter.
Rob Ashford’s Shining CARMEN Offers a Contemporary Perspective
Within minutes of the curtain fluttering open, a young woman Micaëla enters the army camp of men; the scene I saw before me bore a striking similarity to that I had experienced not twenty-four hours beforehand. It was only the first in many moments of relevance that Rob Ashford’s expert direction delivers in his shining new production.
URINETOWN Will Make You Laugh till You Pee
The musical, set in a nondescript dystopian future, tells the story of corporate greed gone awry.
Blue Man Group’s New Content Struggles to Add to the Long Running Show
Pictured: Blue Man Group ensemble. Photo by Lindsey Best. Review: BLUE MAN GROUP at Briar Street Theatre By Jude Hansen The Blue Man Group is a multi-sensory experience incorporating elements of clowning, percussion and rave culture. This revamped iteration of the show incorporates references to smartphone technology, rock concerts, some...