Review | THE ELDER SON at Bluebird Arts
In a world that too often seems to focused on division rather than inclusion, it makes sense to produce a play that deals with the yearning to belong. However, what is worrisome is this play’s portrayal of women.
Review | A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre
A hopeful and uplifting show, perfectly balancing the tone between mirthful and somber, silly and serious
Review | RIGHTLYND at Victory Gardens Theatre
An electrifyingly entertaining journey into the dark heart of the Chicago Political Machine, Rightlynd by Ike Holter is a rollicking fun good time.
Review | THE NUTCRACKER at House Theatre of Chicago
There is a reason some holiday shows come back year after year and become Chicago staples at Christmastime.
Review | THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS at Eclipse Theatre Company
Aneisa Hicks gives a masterful performance as Cora with a balance of brave intensity and compassion.
Review | PLAINCLOTHES at Broken Nose Theatre
Off the bat, we’re met with players that are messy, mistaken, engaged, whole-hearted, and figuring it out, just like we all are.
Review | WIFE MATERIAL at Underscore Theatre Company
Jamie Shriner’s autobiographical WIFE MATERIAL checks a lot of boxes, and to write, score and perform in an acclaimed full-length musical at this stage in a young career is an exceptional feat — Shriner is one to keep an eye on.
Review | FRANKENSTEIN at Court Theatre
Manual Cinema could hardly choose a production more closely matching their aesthetic than FRANKENSTEIN
Review | THIS BITTER EARTH at About Face Theatre
This play is important. It’s real. Go see it.
Review | SPIRITS TO ENFORCE at The Passage Theatre
the chaotic storytelling of SPIRITS TO ENFORCE leans into ideas of grandiose mythology in a way that allows us to become the superheroes we’ve always wanted to be.