Tom Williams By Ethan Lipton Directed by Dado At A Red orchid Theatre, Chicago “I mean, I’ve had other cats, As a kid we had cats, they were great cats, but compared to Jennifer? If you just look at it objectively? We’re talking about one of the best cats in history!” – Paul Sweet comedy about animal-loving … Read more
Music by Richard Rogers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on Ferenc Molnair’s play Liliam Conductor David Chase Directed and Choreographed by Bob Ashford At the Lyric Opera of Chicago Stunning, world class production of Carousel is a near perfect artistic success Carousel is based on Ferenc Molnair’s play Liliam, which Molnair turned down Puccini’s … Read more
By Henrik Ibsen Directed and Adapted by Michael Halberstam Produced by Definition Theatre Company, Chicago Lean Doll’s House Zeroes in on Conflict Michael Halberstam’s adaptation of A Doll’s House, now being performed by the young Definition Theatre Company, is a rapid-fire abridged version of Ibsen’s classic 1879 drama. The good news about the piece, which … Read more
Conceived by and with Book and Lyrics by Julia Jordan Music and Lyrics by Juliana Nash Directed and Choreographed by James Beaudry Music Direction by Nicholas Davio At the Flat Iron Building, Chicago Contemporary rock opera is a murder mystery or is it? The concept here is intriguing. The set is a dive bar in … Read more
A musical play about Las Vegas’ Most Celebrated Onstage Lovers, Louis Prima and Keely Smith By Vanessa Claire Stewart, Taylor Hackford & Jake Broder Directed by Taylor Hackford Music standards as performed by Louis Prima & Keely Smith At the Royal George Theatre, Chicago Fun, tuneful and toe-tapping storytelling with loads of terrific music with … Read more
By Todd Bauer Directed by Jonathan Wilson At Raven Theatre, Chicago Abusive aging parents fight their son’s help as they face old age Blind Playwright Todd Bauer has penned a world premiere family drama, The Bird Feeder Doesn’t Know, that realistically depicts the slow trauma facing many American families. Yes, as couples born in the … Read more
By John Kolvenbach Directed by Ray Frewen Produced by Spartan Theatre At the Flat Iron Building, Chicago Edgy well written and superbly acted two-handed worth seeing There is a energetic dynamic working from Spartan Theatre at the Flat Iron Building at North Ave., Milwaukee and Damen. Take a smart, edgy drama about two siblings with … Read more
Featuring Max Raabe At Symphony Center, Chicago April 8, 2015 at 8 pm World renowned swing, jazz and 20/30’s pop singer to appear at the CSO for a night of nostalgia Watch the below videos to get glimpse of Max Raabe: I can’t wait to see and hear Max Raabe sing and his orchestra using … Read more
By Douglas Maxwell Directed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia Produced by Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. Terrific writing blends fantasies with coming of age angst Marry-Arrchie re-mounts their 2008 production of Scottish playwright Douglas Maxwell’s Our Bad Magnet with three of four cast members returning to their original roles and Lane Flores taking on the role of Giggles. … Read more
By Deborah Zoe Laufer Directed by Henry Godinez At the Windy City Playhouse, Chicago It’s the end of the world…Maybe Upon entering the new Equity-based Windy City Playhouse at 3014 W. Irving Park, Chicago, one can’t be other than impressed with the size and opulence of this space. The lobby has comfortable couches and chairs, … Read more