Chicago Theatre Review

Author: Colin Douglas

A Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name

August 7, 2015 Comments Off on A Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name

The Judas Kiss – Dead Writers Theatre

 

David Hare’s 1998 drama is about the relationship, scandal and subsequent betrayal of gay, Irish author/playwright

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The Art of Making Art

July 31, 2015 Comments Off on The Art of Making Art

[title of show] – Brown Paper Box Theatre Company

 

Plays and musicals that illustrate how art is made aren’t as plentiful as one might expect. Sondheim’s “Sunday in the

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Magic to Do

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Pippin

 

There is a quiet moment near the beginning of Stephen Schwartz’s historically-based musical during which

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You Can Go Home Again

July 18, 2015 Comments Off on You Can Go Home Again

Take Me Back – Poor Theatre Company

 

After serving four years in prison, Bill has returned to his hometown of Muskogee, Oklahoma. He’s back living with

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A Road to Redemption

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Grand Concourse – Steppenwolf Theatre

 

Shelley begins early every morning at the church soup kitchen cleaning up after the janitors have done their job. She

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A Hundred Minutes of Confusion

July 14, 2015 Comments Off on A Hundred Minutes of Confusion

Whatever – The Side Project

 

Robert Tenges is a well-known, Chicago-based playwright. His works have been produced, not only by the side

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Under the Sea

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The Little Mermaid – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

 

Audiences might want to bring their bathing suits or snorkels when they visit Navy Pier this summer, because a new,

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A Boy and His Time Machine

July 11, 2015 Comments Off on A Boy and His Time Machine

Brilliant Adventures – Steep Theatre

 

In an exciting finale to their 14th season, Steep Theatre Director Robin Witt expertly takes the controls and drives

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Sex is in the Heel

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Kinky Boots – Broadway in Chicago

 

In theatre, a multi-skilled actor is called a triple threat. Audiences in Chicago are being treated to the return

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Forever Friends

July 6, 2015 Comments Off on Forever Friends

Beaches, A New Musical – Drury Lane Oakbrook

 

A friendship is a fragile, living substance. Once the seed’s been planted, it requires constant sunlight, fresh air and,

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