Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Refuge Theatre Project
Newly released from prison, troubled Percy’s arrival is just the medicine the town needs to heal and find love again. You can probably guess what happens; it’s an obvious plot. What is unexpected, however, are some of the performances.
Reader Publishes Racial Slur in GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER Review
Chicago Reader critic Justin Hayford utilized a racial slur in his recent review of GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER at Court Theater, drawing the ire of many on social media.
Review: “hang” at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
What happens when we are forced to confront what we would prefer to ignore?
Cast and Prodution Team Set for ANOTHER JUNGLE
The Syndicate and Cloudgate Theatre Company have announced the cast for the world premiere of Kristin Idaszak’s ANOTHER JUNGLE inspired by Uptown Sinclair’s “The Jungle.”
Lookingglass Announces 18/19 Season Lineup
Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its 2018–2019 season lineup of world premieres
Review: BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS at Akvavit Theatre
BAD GIRLS: THE STYLISTS takes place entirely in a hair salon, one of the few domains where women generally exercise complete autonomy.
Review: MERCHANT ON VENICE at Rasaka Theatre Company and Vitalist Theatre of Chicago
MERCHANT ON VENICE has lofty ambitions, attempting to discuss highly controversial topics within a 3-hour arena.
Review: WHY DO YOU ALWAYS WEAR BLACK? at Organic Theater Company
Bursting with energy and intention onto a traditional living room set, this ensemble of four: Kat Christensen, Nyssa Lowenstein, Ariana Silvan-Grau, Taylor Wisham, and their director Anna Gelman have expertly crafted an exploration of Chekhov’s text and context that highlights its relevance, especially to the contemporary female experience.
Shattered Globe Announces HOW TO — USE A KNIFE Cast and Designers
Shattered Globe Theatre has announced the Chicago premiere of Will Snider’s HOW TO — USE A KNIFE.
New Blank Theatre Company Announces Season
Blank Theatre Company, a new non-equity storefront theatre company, has announced their inaugural two-production season. This fall, the company will produce the 1890s-set teen rebellion rock musical SPRING AWAKENING, directed by Co-Artistic Director Danny Kapinos with choreography by Britta Lynn Schlitt. SPRING AWAKENING will play Jackelope’s Frontier venue September 6...