Chicago Theatre Review
With More than a Dash of Agony
Ecstasy – Cole Theatre
British playwright and screenwriter Mike Leigh is known for his unflinching, slice-of-life television stories, plays and films that take a look at
Read MoreClemente: Triumphant and Sad
By Lazlo Collins
I was intrigued by the Chicago Premiere of NightBlue Performing Company’s “Clemente: The Legend of 21”. Being a former Pittsburghian,
Read MoreThrough a Glass Darkly
Coraline – Black Button Eyes Production
Unlocking a secret door in her apartment that dead ends into a brick wall, seemingly going nowhere, a little girl discovers a portal into
Read MoreA Surprisingly Bountiful Catch
Big Fish – Jedlicka Performing Arts
Productions at this suburban venue can be hit-or-miss. Sometimes it’s the material; other times its the direction or the production values.
Read MoreTheirs But to Do and Die
Down Range – Genesis / National Pastime
The real sacrifices made by men and women in the military, and particularly those involving loved ones, is virtually unknown to most private
Read MoreYou Gotta Have Friends
Mike and Seth – Side Project
Bette Midler sang about them, NBC aired a popular, long-running sitcom with that title and a wise person once said that “a friend is someone
Read MoreA Heatwave of Talent
The Marvelous Marvelettes – Black Ensemble Theatre
Destined to become one of Motown’s most famous girl groups, five high school teenagers from Inkster, Michigan entered a talent show in
Read MoreBack on the Road Again
Hank Williams: Lost Highway – American Blues Theatre
After sold-out houses, last year’s critically successful bio-musical, which tells the story of one of music’s most influential, groundbreaking
Read MoreListen to a Story About a Man Named Jed
The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical
It’s been a long time since this rollicking TV sitcom reigned supreme on CBS. The comedy featured over 200 episodes during its seven years
Read MoreA Play About a Handkerchief
Othello – The Gift Theatre
Jealousy, revenge, ambition and bigotry all play a big part in Shakespeare’s early 17th century tragedy subtitled, “The Moor of Venice.” This
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