Chicago Theatre Review

Author: Colin Douglas

The Ties That Bind

January 14, 2016 Comments Off on The Ties That Bind

No Wake – Route 66

 

A shattering tragedy forces divorced couple Edward and Rebecca back together again in William Donnelly’s new

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What I Did For Love

January 1, 2016 Comments Off on What I Did For Love

Gotta Dance – Broadway in Chicago

 

Just when naysayers may be thinking that the prolific Jerry Mitchell has run out of steam, this talented

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The Gift of Girl Power

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Dynamite Divas – Black Ensemble Theatre

 

Jackie Taylor has done it again! Back to producing what BET does best, the divine and dynamic Ms Taylor has

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It’s a Woman’s World

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Domesticated – Steppenwolf Theatre

 

As Cassidy begins her science presentation about sexual dimorphism occurring in the animal kingdom, the school

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Prepare to Be Amazed

December 14, 2015 Comments Off on Prepare to Be Amazed

The Magic Parlour – House Theatre

 

Magic is irresistible to everyone, regardless of age, gender or social status. It’s been a popular form of entertainment all

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The Boy Who Lived Lives On

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Potted Potter – Broadway in Chicago

 

Returning to Chicago for a second successful run, this parody of J.K. Rowling’s much-loved series about The Boy

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No Elf on This Shelf

December 12, 2015 Comments Off on No Elf on This Shelf

Barney the Elf – The Other Theatre Company

 

The second production in this fledgling company’s second season is another holiday offering for Chicago. And while

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You Can Chris-My-Ass-Miss!

December 11, 2015 Comments Off on You Can Chris-My-Ass-Miss!

The Q Brothers Christmas Carol – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

 

There are probably as many holiday productions glittering around the Chicago theatre scene as there are chestnuts

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Heavy on the Ham and Cheese

December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Heavy on the Ham and Cheese

 

The Heir Apparent – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

 

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre seems the perfect venue for this play. New York director John Rando recreates his

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That’s What Christmas Means to Me

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A Kokandy Christmas – Kokandy Productions

 

The holiday season is in full swing and Scot Kokandy, Executive Producer of one of Chicago’s most consistently

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