By Raul Castillo Directed by Ricardo Gutierrez Produced by Teatro Vista At Victory Gardens Christiansen Theater, Chicago Consequences of secrets fuels world premier drama Teatro Vista presents a world primer drama, Between You, Me And The Lampshade by Raul Castrillo now playing at Victory Gardens upstairs theater. Set in rural Texas near the Mexican border, … Read more
Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsy & Russell Crouse New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman Directed & Choreographer by Marc Robin Music Direction by Ryan T. nelson At The Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire Funny madcap musical comedy delivers terrific entertainment Anything Goes is … Read more
By Jordan Harrison Directed by Krissy Vanderwarker Produced by Shattered Globe Theatre, Chicago At Theater Wit, Chicago A Fun Romp through Life’s Ups and Downs I was told once by a teacher that time seems to speed up as you get older. Others may disagree, but I’ve found it to be true, and apparently so … Read more
By Frank Wedekind Adapted and Directed by Jeremy Ohringer Produced by Fearless Theatre, Chicago At Charnel House, Chicago Young Company Flexes Creative Powers Spring Awakening has been a favorite of teenagers since a rock musical adaptation by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater in 2006 breathed new life into Frank Wedekind’s indictment of how youth are … Read more
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
By Marcus Gardley Directed by Chay Yew Produced by Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago New Play Packed With Plot Victory Gardens playwright Marcus Gardley put his new drama A Wonder in My Soul on hold to write this play, An Issue of Blood, in the wake of nationwide protests against police misconduct. With a conscientious attitude … 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