Review | “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” at Filament Theatre
Pictured: Mariah Copeland. Photo by Christian Libonati. By Toniak Todorova There is another magical happening at Filament Theatre this spring with their adaptation of THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE. A timeless tale made for the young who haven’t learned yet and the old who seemed to have forgotten: love...
Review | HOW TO LIVE ON EARTH at Chimera Ensemble
It is an extremely science-fiction-y premise, but its execution is much less science-fiction-y than I expected.
Review | LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Mercury Theater Chicago
L. Walter Stearns’ superb production boasts an excellent cast and terrific music, and moves far beyond the limits of traditional musical theatre.
Review | “Blackbird” at Blank Theatre Company
Intense and unflinching, Blank Theatre Company’s “Blackbird,” now playing at City Lit Theatre, feels intentionally tight and uncomfortable reflecting the difficult storyline.
Review | “The Ruse of Medusa” at Facility Theatre
Facility Theatre’s gorgeous, weird, and wonderful production of Erik Satie’s surrealist comedic THE RUSE OF MEDUSA is well worth a trip to Wicker Park.
Review | MAMMA MIA! at Drury Lane
MAMMA MIA! Is absolute fluff. It’s a jukebox musical featuring the music of ABBA, for Pete’s sake. And I am here for it.
Review | “Twilight Bowl” at Goodman Theatre
Everyone contemplates this question as they move into their adult years: Is this what I want to do with my life? Is this direction in which I want my future to go? Are these the people I want to spend my time with?
Review| REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT at The Artistic Home
“Requiem for a Heavyweight” is a familiar story: an aging boxer, who has taken one too many punches, faces a world that has only taught him one skill—fighting.
Review | THE ROOMMATE at Citadel Theatre
With excellent work by two veterans actors, THE ROOMMATE is a production absolutely worth seeing.
Review | DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE at The Comrades
DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE gets depressingly dark, darkly hilarious, and hilariously weird.