Reviews

This most awkward reunion has both confronting their past as Uma shows up unannounced. Guilt, rage and raw emotions build into a dramatic confrontation as their forbidden relationship is explained, defended and excused.

Despite vast production budgets and an array of dazzling technical effects, the show is a slow paced yawner that simply does not entertain.

The fairy tales are presented with these opposite views making for a lightly sophisticated poke at fairy tales and gay culture. This fun show has lovable characters…

Disney’s Aladdin unfolds as a sophisticated, slick, well produced and directed Broadway musical that adults appreciate and kids love–pure Disney magic! Songs such as “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” are among some of Disney’s best making Aladdin most memorible.

Featuring terrific stage combat and fine period costumes, “The Scottish Play” work nicely outdoors on a perfect summer night. First Folio Theatre’s outdoor stage at the Peabody Estate in Oakbrook has been the home of many fine productions of The Bard’s plays.

Marc Robin sure has the knack to reach children with his polished and well presented children musicals such as Cinderella, now playing mornings at Marriott Theatre. This charming show is quite funny, heart-warming and thoroughly engaging for children and adults

The same story will never be told twice as a new story is created for each performance on the spot. Storybox is an improvised play, but not “improv” in the traditional sense. The ensemble uses improvisational games and techniques to create a story.

Nocturne is a sensual and visceral performance art piece done with craft and good taste that become intoxicating enchanting. If you are daring and want to fulfill a fantasy–you can celebrate with the cast.

Williams’ provocative work is a translation of Japanese Noh drama into performance art. The text is subtitled “An Occidental Noh Play,”