Review: MACBETH at Oak Park Festival Theatre

Review: MACBETH at Oak Park Festival Theatre

This shortest and bloodiest of Shakespeare’s tragedies, in less capable hands, could easily have devolved into a gory series of fights and frights for an evening of silly summer fun. But the talented cast and crew at OPFT have created a fantastic and memorable show for any season.

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Strawdog Has Its BARBECUE Cast and Creatives

Strawdog Has Its BARBECUE Cast and Creatives

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Directors Michael Dailey, Heath Hays and Anderson Lawfer have announced the cast and creatives for the first production in their 17/18 season, BARBECUE by Robert O’Hara.

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Review: HITLER ON THE ROOF at Akvavit Theatre

Review: HITLER ON THE ROOF at Akvavit Theatre

Amy Gorelow and Jay Torrence. Photo by Karl Clifton-Soderstrom. By Tonika Todorova  HITLER ON THE ROOF doesn’t exactly offer subtleties when exploring its topical themes. The rise of Nationalistic pride and ideological fanaticism around the world gives everyone pause, but this production aptly reminds us what happens when you pause for too...

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Teatro Vista’s LA HAVANA MADRID Gets Goodman Run

Teatro Vista’s LA HAVANA MADRID Gets Goodman Run

Pictured: Sandra Delgado. Photo by Joel Maisonet. Teatro Vista’s La Havana Madrid by Sandra Delgado will playt Goodman Theatre this summer, July 21 – August 20, after runs at Steppenwolf and The Miracle Center in Logan Square. Sandra Delgado’s piece is directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce, inspired by true stories...

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