Must See 
The Cripple of Inishmaan at Redtwist Theatre(0)
The characters here are colorful, eccentric and so Irish. From Mammy (Kathleen Ruhl) Johnnypateenmike’s 90 year old drunken mother – to Kate who talks to a stone -to cruel Helen who enjoys breaking eggs over her brother’s head -to Billy who has to endure the savage jokes and nasty name calling–all are struggling to escape the boredom of rural life. Josh Salt’s empathetic Cripple Billy and Brian Parry’s hilarious turn as the town gossip are the featured performances among the fine ensemble work contained here.
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My Kind of Town
Conroy uses interlocking story lines and smartly constructed flashbacks to humanize the issue and effects of corruption and coverup on all players. Who is responsible and how is justice corrupted by use of torture is vividly depicted. All side of the issue are explored including references to the guilt or innocence of Otha and other torture victims
A Little Night Music at Writers’ Theatre
Writers’ Theatre creative prowess and strong attention to production values gives their production of A Little Night Music the elegance and presence that exudes enough charm to warm the soul. Writers’ A Little Night Music is a major tour de force not only for Jonathan Weir but for the production itself. This may be the finest production of Sondheim’s chamber operetta yet to be mounted on a Chicago stage! This gorgeous work begs to be seen. You’ll not hear finer singing anywhere.
Freud’s Last Session (Chicago cast)
Recast with Chicago-natives, Freud’s Last Session has been extended by popular demand to July 15. It’s well deserving of its popularity with its riveting look at two great intellects of the 20th century giving a lesson in impassioned discourse to the 21st.