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Review: OCTET at Raven Theatre
Not only does OCTET work on every level musically and creatively, but it also already stands as a strong contender for best musical of the summer.
Review: EUREKA DAY Presented By Timeline Theatre And Broadway In Chicago
Timeline Theatre and Broadway in Chicago have gifted audiences with a EUREKA DAY that cements the play as one of the most prescient in the contemporary canon while also reaffirming Chicago’s reputation as an ambassador of daring theatrical works.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Goodman
This year's timeless and timely production, under the thoughtful yet daring direction of Malkia Stampley, runs through December 31.
Review: 44 THE MUSICAL at The Studebaker Theater
Returning to the Windy City for a second term after a critically acclaimed run last August, 44 ('The Obama Musical') already feels like an artifact from a different, more optimistic time.
Review: A NEW BRAIN at PrideArts
While this iteration leans heavily into Finn's chaotic sense of fun, it occasionally rushes through the emotional beats and connections that make the show such a powerful study of illness, hope, and community.
Review: THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Presented by Broadway in Chicago
This hilarious show should entertain nerds and newcomers alike, though its rules may occasionally test the patience of less familiar viewers.
Review: PARADE at CIBC Theatre Presented By Broadway In Chicago
Led by two powerful performers and a stunning directorial vision, PARADE marches us into the past to better understand our present.
Review: PASSION at Blank Theatre Company
Blank Theatre Company shines a light on this underappreciated work in a pleasant production with stirring performances that are only occasionally blunted by the limitations of a claustrophobic venue.
Review: QUEEN FOR A DAY at Hell In A Handbag Productions
The anarchic world premiere of Tyler Anthony Smith’s QUEEN FOR A DAY is as delightfully wild as it is deeply heartfelt.
Review: IRAQ, BUT FUNNY at Lookingglass Theatre Company
IRAQ, BUT FUNNY serves not only as a masterful satire of British and American colonialism in the Middle East but also as a moving, multigenerational family drama.
Review: SWEET CHARITY at Blank Theatre Company
Despite a few growing pains and a rushed finale, SWEET CHARITY is a great vehicle for the cast’s charming female lead and further evidence that Blank attracts some of the best young musical talent in the city while pushing the envelope of what Chicago storefront theater can accomplish.
Review: HYMN at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s all-Chicago production of Lolita Chakrabarti’s HYMN is beautifully performed, but the script never quite delivers on the thematic complexity promised by the play’s premise.
Review: IT'S BEEN TEN YEARS SINCE EVERYBODY DIED at Open Space Arts
IT’S BEEN TEN YEARS SINCE EVERYBODY DIED misses the mark on both scares and astute social commentary, but through no fault of its talented and refreshingly diverse cast.
Review: CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE! Presented By Broadway In Chicago
While the play may be meager fare compared to other recent professional offerings, CLUE is undeniably a well-polished evening of hijinks and hilarity—if audiences know what they’re getting themselves into.
Review: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre
Under the direction of artistic director Susan V.
Review: CIRCUS QUIXOTE at Lookingglass Theatre
Lookingglass Theatre’s CIRCUS QUIXOTE provides Chicago audiences with a stunning dramatic adaptation of Don Quixote that is every bit as impactful and imaginative as its source material.
Review: MR. PARKER at Open Space Arts
Open Space Arts in Uptown is quickly establishing itself as the go-to “storefront” theater for plays and films that consider the many nuances of queer experiences, and their latest offering—MR.
Review: FAT HAM Presented by Goodman Theatre and Definition Theatre
The Goodman’s FAT HAM is an intelligent, uproarious adaptation that explores and celebrates Black joy and resilience.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at The Home Creative Co.
Despite some moving performances from the supporting cast, seasoned fans of and newcomers to THE OUTSIDERS may be underwhelmed by a production whose various elements leave it struggling to “stay golden.
Review: LIGHT SWITCH at Open Space Arts
Open Space Arts's production of LIGHT SWITCH shines a much-needed spotlight (no pun intended) on the struggles of neurodiverse members of queer communities, thanks in large part to its captivating leading man.
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