BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
The moment you walk into the theatre and see the 'mountains' surrounding the back walls you know exactly where you are and that you need to be here.
Chicago Theater Reviews
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BWW Review: THE PROM National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
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BWW Review: SIX National Tour Presented By Broadway In Chicago
All hail! The pop queens of SIX are back in Chicago for an epic royal homecoming in their national tour debut.
BWW Review: Timeline Theatre Company's RELENTLESS at Goodman Theatre
Although the play takes place in 1919, Tyla Abercrumbie’s RELENTLESS probes prescient themes of family secrets, inherited trauma, and the enduring legacy of racism for two affluent Black sisters living in the northern part of the United States.
BWW Review: IN EVERY GENERATION at Victory Gardens Theater
IN EVERY GENERATION explores the duality of the cyclical nature of humanity - specifically, in this play, the Jewish experience.
BWW Review: THE KING AND I at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace
This production is simply exquisite!The current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless story of the puzzled King of Siam and the British schoolteacher who educates more than just his children.
BWW Review: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Theo Ubique
Theo Ubique brings to life the classic The Princess and the Pea with a modern (and saucy!) twist.
BWW Review: GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Goodman Theatre
Doug Wright’s GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR, now in its world premiere production at Goodman Theatre, is an engaging play that brings the story of one infamous night in the life of Oscar Levant to the stage.
BWW Review: WHITE at Definition Theatre Company
WHITE is a sharp and genuinely funny critique of the modern art world, the subjectivity of contemporary art, and the question of who should be represented and who has access to the upper echelons of said art world.
BWW Review: SWEAT at Copley Theatre, Aurora IL
If the first production at the new Copley Theatre in Aurora is an indication of what the new BOLD series will be, patrons will be riveted to the action on the stage.
BWW Review: KING JAMES at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
KING JAMES is a platonic male love story — and Rajiv Joseph’s world premiere play at Steppenwolf is one slam dunk of a bromance.
BWW Review: GROUNDHOG DAY at Paramount Theater, Aurora IL
The current production of Groundhog Day at the Paramount Theater in Aurora, IL (under the direction of Jim Corti) is not the movie - and that's not being negative at all! All the familiar elements are evident in this well staged and directed musical.
BWW Review: HADESTOWN National Tour Presented By Broadway In Chicago
HADESTOWN takes audiences on a wild and original ride into Hades's underworld.
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY Reminds us of Humanity in Challenging Times at Cadillac Palace Theatre
This national tour at Chicago's Cadillac Palace gives us a show that is just as heartwarming as it is sobering, reminding us that we belong to each other.
BWW Review: THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Goodman Theatre
Rarely do I see theater that feels truly unique, but Mary Zimmerman's THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI at Goodman Theater is indeed unlike any other piece of theater.
BWW Review: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Porchlight Music Theatre
Porchlight Music Theatre has staged a number of similar revues over the years, and I look back on those most fondly for the tremendous talent they have showcased.
BWW Review: QUEEN OF THE NIGHT at Victory Gardens Theater
Victory Gardens Artistic Director Ken-Matt Martin ushers in a new age for the company with a play that trods familiar territory.
BWW Review: WOMEN OF SOUL at Mercury Theater Chicago
WOMEN OF SOUL delivers the kind of high-energy tribute that makes up the best kind of revue, and the songs are irresistible.
BWW Review: BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL at Apollo Theater
BACHELOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED PARODY MUSICAL is exceedingly clever, legitimately funny, and far wittier than the ABC series itself.
BWW Review: THE MOORS at A Red Orchid Theatre
A Red Orchid Theatre returns with Jen Silverman’s THE MOORS, which overturns the conventions of a Victorian era-style drama by infusing commentary on gender roles and elements of absurdism.
BWW Review: Reimagined OKLAHOMA! Replaces Feel-Good Energy for Macabre Spectacle at CIBC Theater
Roger and Hammerstein's seminal work of musical theatre Oklahoma! has long been a favorite of those who grew up with the 1955 film starring Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae with it's incredibly catchy company numbers and timeless message of following one's heart no matter the cost.
BWW Review: So Wrong, It's Right- THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Broadway Playhouse
Book your next Botox session in advance because The Play that Goes Wrong is guaranteed to produce permanent laugh lines in all audience members.
BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, LIVE IN CHICAGO! at American Blues Theater
It's that time of year when we celebrate our favorite cherished holiday traditions.
BWW Review: FROZEN National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
FROZEN is a fun and sparkly production to ring in the holiday season, and this touring cast is first-rate.
BWW Review: NUNSENSE at Porchlight Music Theatre
Turning to the stage to raise funds for the funerals of their dearly departed members, these sisters sing, tap, and puppet their way through a variety show where we learn about their personal stories and the apparently unpredictable life of a nun.
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Stolp Island Theatre (10/07-1/03) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Christmas Carol Paramount Theatre (11/11-1/03) |
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Topdog/Underdog Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater (9/17-11/01) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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When We Were Young and Unafraid Greenhouse Theater Center (11/12-11/29) |
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The Uncanny Attic: Chapters I-L Halloween Edition The Newport Theater (10/30-10/30) |
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Bach's Mass in B Minor Symphony Center (11/23-11/23) |
