Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Stolp Island Theatre Aurora
What did our critic think of Million Dollar Quartet at Stolp Island Theatre?
Chicago Theater Reviews
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Review: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL is a sprawling, messy musical that weaves together the threads of several characters in 1980s Savannah, Georgia.
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace
That is one of the songs written by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller.
Review: THE HOT WING KING at Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre’s latest production is an impressive commitment to craft and community that invites audiences to reflect on questions of masculinity, race, and responsibility that stimulate the brain while tickling the funny bone.
Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
Beehive: The 60's Musical, the current production at Marriott Theatre, brings the decade of the 1960’s and the female musical artists to eye popping, foot stamping, hand clapping and colorful life! This 90 minute (no intermission) trip back in time is simply enjoyable.
Review: LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
In LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, Samuel D.
Review: The Second City's 112th Mainstage Revue
The Second City’s 112th Mainstage Revue, THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETOURS, promises “weird, sexy comedy” in its opening moments.
Review: THE KITE RUNNER Presented By Broadway In Chicago
Fans of the novel may be enthralled at seeing the characters and events of THE KITE RUNNER brought to life before their eyes, largely through moving performances and clever stagecraft.
Review: Spellbound in the Spiegeltent: Love, Chaos & Dinner at Teatro Zinzanni
What did our critic think of LOVE, CHAOS & DINNER at Teatro Zinzanni?
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at BrightSide Theatre
What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at BrightSide Theatre?
Review: SIX THE MUSICAL National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
The SIX queendom is back in Chicago for a third visit.
Review: DEATH BECOMES HER at Cadillac Palace
Move over Witches of Oz.
Review: ON THE 20TH CENTURY at Blank Theatre
Blank Theatre’s ON THE 20TH CENTURY makes for a delightful ride through a farcical facsimile of Broadway’s Silver Age, if one can accommodate a few bumps along the way.
Review: TURRET at A Red Orchid Theatre
Levi Holloway’s dystopian play TURRET introduces audiences to an intimate bunker in a post-apocalyptic world.
Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
In THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, four actors’ road to creating an elementary school Thanksgiving performance is paved with good intentions.
Review: JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
JUDGMENT DAY may be a world premiere comedy, but it trades in old-school jokes.
Review: JOFFREY BALLET'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Lyric Opera House
What did our critic think of JOFFREY BALLET'S MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Lyric Opera House?
Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Goodman Theatre
Under the meticulous direction of Chuck Smith, the Goodman’s newest revival of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE emphasizes the play’s continued relevance through masterful performances that find cause for celebration and laughter even in the face of oppression.
Review: BROOKLYN LAUNDRY at Northlight Theatre
Under the direction of BJ Jones, John Patrick Shanley's newest play boasts a talented cast gifted with good humor and heartfelt emotion, but the uneven script feels as though it shrank in a dryer fed by clichés rather than coins.
Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Drury Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace
The number of sinners at the mission impresses General Cartwright (Heidi Kettenring in another comedic gem), especially Big Jule (KC McNeil in his Drury debut).
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
The newest production at Marriott Lincolnshire is Meredith Willson’s classic and beloved The Music Man.
Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Court Theatre
Charles Newell's final project as Court Theatre's artistic director offers audiences a hilarious exploration of what makes us human as well as a stunning reminder of his keen dramaturgical instincts.
Review: THE CHOIR OF MAN at Apollo Theater
Raise a glass to THE CHOIR OF MAN, a rollicking good time of a show.
Review: PETER PAN National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
This newest adaptation of PETER PAN unquestionably corrects injustices that never should have been committed in the first place.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid The Performing Arts Center (7/18-8/02) |
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EWP presents Robbie Fulks & Griffin William Sherry Showcase Raue Center For The Arts (8/07-8/07) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Catalyst Ranch (7/09-7/26) |
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Lucy's Comedy Raue Center For The Arts (9/04-9/04) |
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Mamma Mia! Sing Along with Citadel Theatre Gloria Dei Center (7/24-7/26) |
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Shane City Lit Theater (8/21-10/04) |
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As You Like It Winnemac Park (7/24-7/26) |
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Native Gardens by Karen Zacarías Theatre EVOLVE (6/26-7/18) |
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The Last Word The Last Word (5/28-8/28) |
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The Book of Mormon Cadillac Palace Theatre (10/23-11/01) |