By Eleanor Bergstein Directed by James Powell Musical Supervision and Orchestrations by Conrad Helfrich Choreography by Michele Lynch Original Choreography by Kate Champion Produced by Broadway in Chicago Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre A Rousing Good Time With Top Talent Dirty Dancing—the Classic Story Onstage has been touring since 2004, leaving a trail of … Read more
By Peter Ackerman Directed by William Brown Produced by Windy City Playhouse A Very 90s Sex Comedy The new Windy City Playhouse, now in the third show of its inaugural season, has drawn attention to itself for its swanky, comfortable, nightclub atmosphere. With its swiveling armchairs, end tables for drinks, and handsome lobby, the casual … Read more
By Jim Cartwright Directed by Erin Shea Brady Produced by The No Stakes Theater Project Playing at Theater Wit An Auspicious Beginning for New Directors Despite the company’s name, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is a crucial project for The No Stakes Theater Project, founded by Erin Shea Brady. It’s their first full … Read more
Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Book by Oscar Hammerstein II & Joshua Logan Adapted from James A. Michener’s novel Tales of the South Pacific Directed & Choreographed by Rudy Hogenmiller Conductor Roger L. Bingman Produced by Light Opera Works At Cahn Auditorium. Evanston Romance, war, and racism are explored through 1949 … Read more
Written and Directed by Mr. Margaret Svetlove (a.k.a. Sean Kelly) Music by The Delicious Moons Produced by The New Colony Playing at The Den Theatre, Chicago. Brechtian Dubstep Porn for the Modern Theatre “A trailer park fairy decides to become a pornstar because he wants to fall in love. Stanley, his hag, and a chorus … Read more
By Eric Bogosian Directed by Justin Baldwin Produced by Level Eleve11 Productions At the Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago Strong acting depicts 20something losers’ struggle for a life purpose The group of slackers who sit around drinking beer in the parking lot of a Mini Mart in suburban New Jersey take us back to the depressing 1990’s, … Read more
Songs by Peter Allen Book by Martin Sherman and Nick Enright Directed by David Zak Produced by Pride Films & Plays Playing at Stage 773, Chicago Pride’s Tribute Combines Intimacy With Glamor The Boy from Oz, a jukebox musical and memory play about songwriter Peter Allen, debuted in his native Australia in 1998 and ran … Read more
Written and Directed by Michel Laprise Produced by Cirque du Soleil Playing at the United Center, Chicago Steampunk and Fish Make a Wondrous Circus Four years after its last engagement in Chicago, Cirque du Soleil is back with a new show, a new director, and renewed creative energy. Kurios—Cabinet of Curiosities, which debuted in Montreal … Read more
Genesis Theatrical Productions Raven Theater By Patricia Lin Directed by Elayne LeTraunik Sensitive Play Transcends One Woman’s Story No. You do not have to be knowledgeable about the volatile relationship between Zelda and her famous author husband F. Scott Fitzgerald to see and enjoy the Chicago Premiere of Zelda at the Oasis. Yes. You will … Read more
By Arlene Hutton Directed by Jason Gerace Produced by Haven Theatre Playing at Theater Wit, Chicago The Hard Work of Choosing to Maintain a Friendship In older dramas, young lovers had to overcome obstacles created by their parents and circumstance to earn their happily ever after. In Arlene Hutton’s 1998 Last Train to Nibroc, they … Read more