Review: LYSISTRATA JONES at Refuge Theatre Project
LYSISTRATA JONES is like rewatching a 90s sitcom in 2017 and cringing at all the racism and sexist undertones you didn’t remember were there.
Review: HARD TIMES FOR THESE TIMES at Lookingglass Theatre Company
The fact that poor people are dying is relatable to 2017. But that’s not what this story is about. It’s a drawing room play. But what are we gaining by telling this story? In empathy? In truth?
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.
Review: THE TRAGEDY OF HE-MANLET at New Millennium Theater Company
New Millennium Theatre Company’s current production, THE TRAGEDY OF HE-MANLET, is the essence of storefront theatre
Review: FIGHT CITY at Factory Theatre
While built on good intentions, this show is in such poor taste. It doesn’t know its ideological grounding.
Review: HAMLET at Midsommar Flight
Midsommar’s dismissing of airs in the open air makes this show a Chicago summer absolute.
Review: THE SCHOOL FOR LIES at The Artistic Home
The actual 17th century France has nothing on this bold little show.
Review: WE’RE GONNA DIE at Haven Theatre Company
Haven Theatre’s WE’RE GONNA DIE is a meta-theatrical, alive, celebration of life. Though marketed as a “punk rock concert,” whiplash was not included.
Review: LADY X: THE MUSICAL at Hell in a Handbag Productions
Hell in a Handbag Productions begins its 15th season with a bang. LADY X: THE MUSICAL is a campy noir musical. Coupled with a few cocktails, it is the perfect antidote to escape this dumpster fire world.
Stakes Aren’t High Enough for No Stakes’ CABARET
The No Stakes Theatre Project lives up to its namesake with its current production of CABARET. I don’t need to summarize this show for you. You know it. And in 2017, you wouldn’t think a musical about the rise of Nazi Germany would be relevant. But here we are.