Review | “The Memo” at Organic Theater Company
It’s impossible to separate this play from any of the politicking that surrounds us, but it is important to take away a perspective on the individual, because, in the end, we all play our part, whether willingly or knowingly.
Review | “Miracle” at the Royal George
Veronica Garza, Allison Sill, Michael Kingston, Gene Weygandt, Amaris Sanchez,Brandon Dahlquist, Jonathan Butler-Duplessis | Photo by Michael Brosilow by Marie Warner “MIRACLE: A Musical 108 Years in the Making” is a new commercial attraction at the Royal George which follows one Northside family through the 2016 Chicago Cubs season —...
Review: “The Winter’s Tale” at Goodman Theatre
Will Allan (Clown) with Amanda Drinkall Mopsa), Xavier Bleuel (Florizel), Chloe Baldwin (Perdita), Cher Alvarez (Nell), Martin Zebari (Shepherd), Susaan Jamshidi (Dorcas) and Christopher Sheard (Shepherd) | Photo Credit: Liz Lauren By Conor McShane The works of William Shakespeare are woven so heavily into the fabric of English-speaking culture that...
Review | MAD BEAT HIP AND GONE at Promethean
“It often feels like we are being given glimpses of the great play this could have been, somewhere three drafts deep — and there’s something beautiful in that.”
Review | “The Children” at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
“The Children” is built for a tidal wave but only delivers a babbling brook.
Review | “West Side Story” at Lyric Opera
If you get the chance to see one musical live onstage this summer, “West Side Story” at the Lyric Opera is a fabulous choice.
Review | “Footloose” at Marriott Theatre
This FOOTLOOSE is a fun and feel-good trip back through time, especially for those who experienced the original wonderful music and questionable sartorial choices.
Review “Buyer & Cellar” at Pride Films and Plays
Pictured: Scott Gryder. Photo by Heather Mall. By Marie Warner BUYER & CELLAR is an upbeat exploration of fame, friendship, and the urge to own things. Jonathan Tolin’s fantasy revolves around Alex More, a struggling actor who gets the job of a lifetime–working in the subterranean shopping mall Barbra Streisand...
Review | A CHORUS LINE at Porchlight Music Theatre
If you think you know A CHORUS LINE because you’ve listened to the soundtrack a thousand times, or saw it back in the day, see it again at Porchlight.
Review | “Utility” at Interrobang Theatre Project
A play like UTILITY could be easily missed because it’s a slice of daily life for many people, with simple themes and quiet revelations. To overlook this play, however, would be a mistake.