Chicago Theatre Review
Ignorant People Are Dangerous
Born Yesterday – Remy Bumppo
Today, for many people in this country, ignorance is no longer scoffed at. Learning and the acquisition
Read MoreAn Overview of Immigration
In To America – Griffin Theatre Company
Playwright Bill Massolia spent a good deal of time meticulously researching and poetically assembling
Read MoreJim Messina – City Winery
Jim Messina at City Winery
On Sunday night I had the pleasure of seeing legendary producer/musician Jim Messina at the City Winery.
Read MoreA Revisionist View of Inge
Picnic – American Theatre Company
For many of the younger theatergoers packed into the opening night audience, this new, revisionist
Read MoreDazzling Splendor Under the Big Top
Circus 1903—The Golden Age of Circus
At the turn of the previous century, entertainment was mostly limited to a person’s own inventiveness
Read MoreA Soapy melodrama at its Cheesy Best
Destiny of Desire – Goodman Theatre
This frivolous, frothy melodrama is playwright Karen Zacarias’ festive response to and a celebration of
Read MoreLoving When It’s Hard to Love
Falling – Interrobang Theatre
It’s difficult to write objectively about a play, currently enjoying its stunning Chicago premiere, in a
Read MoreSibling Rivalry and Half-baked Moments
Sycamore – Raven
Budding new playwright Sarah Sander has written a drama that probes some of the problems that may
Read MoreScenes of Confrontation
truth and reconciliation – Sideshow Theatre Company
This U.S. premiere of debbie tucker green’s 2011 epic play is a collective search for justice in the
Read MoreUnrequited Love at Lyric Opera
Eugene Onegin – Lyric Opera
Lyric Opera of Chicago leaves us wanting more as it closes out the Grand Opera portion of its
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