Review: CHOIR BOY at Raven Theatre

Review: CHOIR BOY at Raven Theatre

Ultimately, this production is one of exploration and trial as we, as a theatre community, strive to make better art.

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REVIEW: THE CRUCIBLE at Steppenwolf for Young Adults

REVIEW: THE CRUCIBLE at Steppenwolf for Young Adults

When I see a play like THE CRUCIBLE slated in a theater season, I have to wonder why. Arthur Miller’s classic allegory is certainly timeless, but often-produced. What makes this production different from any other?

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Review: INTO THE WOODS at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Broadway in 1987, West End in 1990, Broadway again in 2002, and a Disney film in 2014. Clearly, INTO THE WOODS is a prolific musical in the western world.

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Review: THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO at Other Theatre

Review: THE MAKING OF A MODERN FOLK HERO at Other Theatre

Workshops are an extremely important part of the writing process, but with so many voices in the mix, each offering input, and ideas, it can easily turn into a “too many cooks” situation.

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Review: BEWILDERED at Hell in a Handbag Productions

Review: BEWILDERED at Hell in a Handbag Productions

Hell in a Handbag Productions catapults into its 15th Anniversary season with the premiere of BEWILDERED.

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Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Pride Films and Plays

Review: PERFECT ARRANGEMENT at Pride Films and Plays

(l-r) Eric Lindahl, Riley Mondragon, Lane Anthony Flores, Autumn Teague, Amber Snyder, Armando Reyes. Photo by Paul Goyette. By Haley Slamon Social activist Desmond Tutu once famously said, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” But does that quote apply when your...

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Review: BECKY SHAW at Windy City Playhouse

Review: BECKY SHAW at Windy City Playhouse

Even in the best of circumstances, dating can present a shifting minefield of opportunity. The guy from the coffee house seems smart and kind, then you discover he has a room dedicated to his antique baby doll collection. The woman your friend said was a “10” makes you laugh within 10 seconds, then before the end of your first date she asks for her own set of keys to your apartment.

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Review: “GHOSTS & zombies” at Akvavit Theatre

Review: “GHOSTS & zombies” at Akvavit Theatre

When you think of the work of the ‘father of realism’ Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, it’s likely you’ll picture complicated marital relationships, gothic heroines, and telling letters. It’s unlikely you’ll think of zombies.

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Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

This TAMING OF THE SHREW, with its stunning visuals, updated script, and exceptionally talented actresses, brings a fresh new and necessary perspective to one of Shakespeare’s most contentious plays.

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Review: FUN HOME at Victory Gardens Theater

Review: FUN HOME at Victory Gardens Theater

I feel indebted to these performers, and to Tesori, Kron and Bechdel, for their willingness to dig deep, to “go there,” to tell this story with heart and truth and strength.

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