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Misha Davenport is the chief critic for Broadway World Chicago. A Chicago-based freelance writer, blogger, critic and singer. He studied playwriting at Michigan State University under the late Arthur Athanason. He covered theater in the Windy City for more than a decade at the Chicago Sun-Times. He is a fierce advocate and lover of live theater from shows in 50-seat storefronts to big Broadway blockbusters.

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First Show

Jesus Christ Superstar

Favorite Show

The Secret Garden

Favorite Stories

BWW Review: Hell in a Handbag's Timely and Topical THE DRAG SEED

July 31, 2019

David Cerda scores another camp hit with the timely and topical THE DRAG SEED

Review: Kokandy's HEAD OVER HEELS Has Got The Beat

July 8, 2019

Elizabethan comedy meets modern constructs of gender fluidity in Kokandy's top-notch production of HEAD OVER HEELS.

Review: Pride Arts' GRINDR: THE OPERA Worth a Hook Up

June 29, 2019

BWW Review: Theo Ubique's HEDWIG Ignites

June 21, 2019

BWW Review: A Country's Soul Beats in CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

April 16, 2019

BWW Review: A Country's Soul Beats in CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND

Set Sail for Hell in a Handbag's Stellar POSEIDON!

March 27, 2019

Hell in a Handbag's parody of the classic 1972 disaster film, is in top ship-shape and worthy of you booking a passage.

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Electrifies

January 11, 2019

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Electrifies

BWW Review: A Less Than Full THE FULL MONTY at Theo Ubique

December 12, 2018

Theo Ubique's debut in its new Evanston performance space disappoints.

Review: HIAH's Holiday Romp SNOWGIRLS: THE MUSICAL

November 30, 2018

HIAH puts a holiday twist on the camp classic 'Showgirls' with SNOWGIRLS: THE MUSICAL

Review: An Epic and Sweeping MISS SAIGON

November 20, 2018

The current National Tour of MISS SAIGON feature refreshed staging and a heartfelt, emotional and star-making performance by Emily Bautista.

BWW Review: Sympathy for the Devil in Steppenwolf's DOWNSTATE

November 2, 2018

Based on his prior works, Playwright Bruce Norris seemingly relishes nothing more than to push the buttons of the liberal, cultural elite (aka most theatergoers).

BWW REVIEW: Unrestrained Laughter in THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

October 9, 2018

BWW REVIEW: Unrestrained Laughter in THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

BWW Review: TOOTSIE, Broadway's Next Great Musical Comedy

October 1, 2018

Review: A Comforting, Heartfelt and Homey WAITRESS

July 5, 2018

Review: A Comforting, Heartfelt and Homey WAITRESS

Listen: Two songs from PF&P's hit show FLIES! The Musical

May 31, 2018

Listen: Two songs from PF&P's hit show FLIES! The Musical

Review: PF&P's Smart, Sassy FLIES! THE MUSICAL!

May 15, 2018

10 on Tuesday with SOUTHERN GOTHIC's Sarah Grant

May 8, 2018

10 on Tuesday with GENTLEMAN CALLER's Rudy Galvan

April 24, 2018

10 on Tuesday with GENTLEMAN CALLER's Rudy Galvan

10 on Tuesday with SOUTHERN GOTHIC's Michael McKeough

April 17, 2018

10 on Tuesday with SOUTHERN GOTHIC's Michael McKeough

Review: Mercury Theater's Stellar COMPANY

April 16, 2018

Come to see the new theater space, but stay for Mercury's COMPANY.

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