Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Book by Terrence McNally Directed & Choreographed by Jessica Harling Produced by Benevolent Theatre At Trap Door Theatre, Chicago Strong leads and a cast of fine singers fuel Kiss of the Spider Woman. Mounting a musical at Trap Door Theatre’s tiny stage is a daunting task but … Read more
Book by Iris Rainer Dart & Thom Thomas Music by David Austin Lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart Based on the novel Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart Produced by Drury Lane Productions in association with Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso Directed by Eric Schaeffer Music Direction by Brian J. nash Choreography by Lorin Latarro At Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook … Read more
By Martin Sherman Directed by Keira Fromm Produced by Other Theatre Company At Strawdog Theatre, Chicago The Other Theatre Company is a new Equity company that specializes in people who have been “othered” by society. After starting their inaugural season, which is dedicated to using the stories of the past to illuminate the present, with … Read more
Adapted and Directed by Sean Graney Produced by The Hypocrites, Chicago Tribute to the Ancient World Earns Its “Epic” The Hypocrites artistic director Sean Graney’s attempt to replicate an ancient Dionysia festival attracted lots of positive attention last fall. In case you missed it, or want to go again, now is your chance, because The … Read more
By Elaine Romero Directed by Henry Godinez Produced by Chicago Dramatists in association with Goodman Theatre Bizarre Play Represents Grief as Obsession Elaine Romero’s America at War trilogy is a collaboration between several theatres. The first part, Graveyard of Empires, debuted at 16th Street Theatre earlier this year, and now the second part, A Work … Read more
By Christopher Durang Directed by Steve Scott At the Goodman Theatre, Chicago Offbeat sitcom-styled comedy long on Chekhovian parody yet short on witty humor I must confess that I’m not a strong fan of Christopher Durang’s irreverent humor. And, let me add, that I’m tired of Chekhov parodies. Despite a terrific cast, Vanya And Sonia … Read more
By Guillermo Reyes Directed by Sandra Marquez Produced by Pride Films and Plays A Campy Chronicle of Gay Latinos in Recent Years The recent Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the country is a massive victory for activists who have struggled their whole lives so LGBT people can have justice. At this historic moment, … Read more
By Peter Handke Translated by Michael Roloff and Scott Abbott Directed by Zeljko Djukic Produced by Theatre-Y European Eroticism as a Dramatic Happening Part of the pleasure of Chicago theatre is the global menagerie of artistic influences that mingle here. Among many others, Eastern and Central Europe are represented by TUTA, co-founded by Bosnian Serb … Read more
By David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Matt Hawkins At Redtwist Theatre, Chicago Funny look at how the other-half lives turns poignant as it re-defines what ‘good people’ actually are. Redtwist Theatre boldly mounts storefront productions of plays that major regional theatres have recently produced, giving them an up-close intimate feel that usually makes the play stronger. … Read more
Produced by Theater Wit North Shore Center for the Performing Arts By Joshua Harmon Directed by Jeremy Wechsler Bad Jews Makes Good Theater For the first time in its 11-year history, Theater WIT has transferred a play to a larger venue to continue its outstanding run. Bad Jews, a brilliant, scathing comedy, opened its Chicago … Read more