'Departure Lounge' Ready For Takeoff In Its U.S. Debut
by Paul W. Thompson
- Nov 10, 2010
Last Sunday night, Bailiwick Chicago celebrated the first anniversary of its reincarnation by presenting the American debut of the musical "Departure Lounge," a very English rumination from the pen of author, lyricist and composer Dougal Irvine on what it means to bridge the gap between youth and adulthood.
Is A New Company's 'Aida' Better Than Broadway's? You Be The Judge.
by Paul W. Thompson
- Jul 19, 2010
Now and for just two more weeks, an extraordinary, stylish and heartfelt production of Elton John's and Tim Rice's "Aida" is running at the very, very warm American Theater Company space in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Courtesy of the reconstituted Bailiwick Chicago,...
BWW Reviews: DiPietro's f**kING MEN Makes Its Mark In Midwest Debut
by Paul W. Thompson
- Jun 30, 2010
Just in time for the end of Pride Month, Tony-winning playwright Joe DiPietro ('Memphis') has worked with Bailiwick Chicago to produce the Midwest premiere (and only third production ever) of his 2008 play 'f**king Men,' an adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's 19th century play 'La Ronde' that is now stunningly and cleverly updated and turned inside out.
Stephen Flaherty & 'A Man of No Importance'
by Chicago News Desk
- Mar 19, 2008
Composer Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, My Favorite Year) attended the opening night performance of A Man Of No Importance at the Bailiwick Repertory Theatre in Chicago last night.
