While an intimate knowledge of the book is helpful, you do not need it to be effected by director Gary Griffin’s passionate and moving production. The Color Purple focuses on Celie (in a tour de force performance by Season 3 American Idol Fantasia), and 34 tumultuous years of her life.
Read MoreHammett’s last novel tells the story of Nick Charles (William Bullion), a droll heavy drinking retired private detective unwillingly drawn into solving a murder in 1932 (Prohibition Era) Manhattan
Read MoreMiller presents a complex tale that unfolds as a haunting exploration of business ethics as well as a story about responsibility to one’s family verses the moral imperative to the larger society. Brilliantly, Miller coats the story with layers truth and ambiguity.
Read MoreThe folks at Theo Ubique, in their slightly expanded stage at No Exit Cafe in Rogers Park, have ventured in producing Shakespeare’s comedy–The Taming of the Shrew using the hilarious antics and techniques of classic Commedia D’ elle Arte forms including slap-stick, prat falls, sound effects, stock characters and physical comedy. This show is a hoot!
Read MoreThis cast, among the finest non-Equity players in Chicago, under Paul S. Holmquist’s tight and inventive direction, did far more than merely ‘voices’ as this energetic ensemble vividly presented–acted-out really- each of the scenes of Thomas’ ambitious play.
Read MoreMarried Alive! is a series of sketches mostly sung through that moves from the wedding to empty nest, to old age in a light-hearted and often funny spoof of marriage in contemporary times.
Read MoreIn this comic, spirited production, lists are a recurring theme. Rob sings about the five top vinyl recordings of all times. Later, he presents his five top romantic breakups –
Read MoreThese three one-acts need to be re-thought and the last one (Midnight Vultures) sure could a major cutting and re-focus since the valid thought gets lost in all the rhetoric. It is never wise to rush theatre pieces into production.
Read MoreThe first, and major challenge presented by Stephen Sondheim is his music and lyrics require vocal acrobatics akin to Shakespeare, and James Lapine gives an equally challenging book.
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