Johnny Mathis Still a Crowd-Pleaser at Age 72
by Paul W. Thompson - June 01, 2008
Now on tour in celebration of more than 50 years as a recording artist, the legendary Johnny Mathis showed the kids how it's done on Saturday night, May 31st....
by Paul W. Thompson - June 01, 2008
Now on tour in celebration of more than 50 years as a recording artist, the legendary Johnny Mathis showed the kids how it's done on Saturday night, May 31st....
'Avenue Q' a Polished, Brilliant Musical Comedy Gem
by Paul W. Thompson - May 23, 2008
Simply put, 'Avenue Q' is a brilliant musical comedy, written, staged and performed by brilliant people, saying brilliant, insightful things about young adulthood and life in general-and the actors are having a fantastic time on stage every single night....
'80 Days' a Fun and Polished Lookingglass World Premiere
by Paul W. Thompson - April 27, 2008
Multicultural story theater, with a touch of romance and a large dollop of stage fights, is on display now at the Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago......
by Paul W. Thompson - April 27, 2008
Multicultural story theater, with a touch of romance and a large dollop of stage fights, is on display now at the Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago......
Review: 'Todd' Tour Triumphant, Now and Forever
by Paul W. Thompson - April 26, 2008
The current national tour of the Stephen Sondheim/Hugh Wheeler musical 'Sweeney Todd' blew into the Windy City for a two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre this week, revealing that the show is so strong as originally written that almost any style of storytelling will reveal its truths. ...
by Paul W. Thompson - April 26, 2008
The current national tour of the Stephen Sondheim/Hugh Wheeler musical 'Sweeney Todd' blew into the Windy City for a two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre this week, revealing that the show is so strong as originally written that almost any style of storytelling will reveal its truths. ...
'A Steady Rain' Pours Down!
by Steve Leary - March 06, 2008
In this two man show, Denny is pushed beyond the breaking point, matters get taken into his own hands, and his partner Joey finds himself torn between standing by his partner or following what he feels in his heart....
by Steve Leary - March 06, 2008
In this two man show, Denny is pushed beyond the breaking point, matters get taken into his own hands, and his partner Joey finds himself torn between standing by his partner or following what he feels in his heart....
Marriott's 'Les Misérables' Creates Intimate Impact
by Steve Leary - March 02, 2008
When mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh and the Royal Shakespeare Company first produced Les Misérables in 1985, it met with mixed reviews by the British press… ...
by Steve Leary - March 02, 2008
When mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh and the Royal Shakespeare Company first produced Les Misérables in 1985, it met with mixed reviews by the British press… ...
Chicago Musical Performances of Note
by Steve Leary - February 24, 2008
Take a look at some of Chicago's latest performances that have everyone talking....
by Steve Leary - February 24, 2008
Take a look at some of Chicago's latest performances that have everyone talking....
A Night of Magic Starring Linda Eder
by Steve Leary - February 24, 2008
Last evening, the Rosemont Theatre was nearly full to capacity with fans of Linda Eder and the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra....
by Steve Leary - February 24, 2008
Last evening, the Rosemont Theatre was nearly full to capacity with fans of Linda Eder and the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra....
A Must-See 'Othello' Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Paul W. Thompson - February 17, 2008
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has mounted a truly state-of-the-art production of one of the Bard's greatest tragedies, Othello, in its mainstage Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier. Everything, from the acting to the designs to the elocution to the pacing, is top-notch and exemplary. Now if they could ju...
by Paul W. Thompson - February 17, 2008
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has mounted a truly state-of-the-art production of one of the Bard's greatest tragedies, Othello, in its mainstage Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier. Everything, from the acting to the designs to the elocution to the pacing, is top-notch and exemplary. Now if they could ju...
Idol-Ridden 'RENT' Still Takes Us 'Out Tonight'
by Anthony Lewis - February 13, 2008
This cookie-cutter tour from the original Broadway production, offers near-identical sets, staging, costumes and lighting. The excitement and energy of this rock-opera still invigorates the public and makes departed composer Jonathan Larson yet another reminder of talent gone far before its time. ...
by Anthony Lewis - February 13, 2008
This cookie-cutter tour from the original Broadway production, offers near-identical sets, staging, costumes and lighting. The excitement and energy of this rock-opera still invigorates the public and makes departed composer Jonathan Larson yet another reminder of talent gone far before its time. ...
'Talking Pictures' at Goodman Simply Entices and Enchants
by Anthony Lewis - February 13, 2008
'Talking Pictures' set in pre-depression southern Texas follows the story of the Jackson family and the interesting people who come into their life over the series of a few short days. Through watching this tale unfold, we as an audience appreciate all we have and wonder how simpler times could have...
by Anthony Lewis - February 13, 2008
'Talking Pictures' set in pre-depression southern Texas follows the story of the Jackson family and the interesting people who come into their life over the series of a few short days. Through watching this tale unfold, we as an audience appreciate all we have and wonder how simpler times could have...
'Fatboy' at Red Orchid Makes Us a Glutton for Punishment
by Anthony Lewis - February 05, 2008
FATBOY, currently playing at Red Orchid Theatre is a vulgar and crass look at Americans and their greed, and their disdain for living. These characters torture themselves and each other past the point of theatricality and to the point of writer, director and cast masturbation. ...
by Anthony Lewis - February 05, 2008
FATBOY, currently playing at Red Orchid Theatre is a vulgar and crass look at Americans and their greed, and their disdain for living. These characters torture themselves and each other past the point of theatricality and to the point of writer, director and cast masturbation. ...
Signal Ensemble's '1776' A Remarkable Off-Loop Achievement
by Paul W. Thompson - January 31, 2008
The 1969 Broadway musical 1776 a great choice for revival almost anytime, but especially during a hard-fought Presidential primary season like the one facing us now....
by Paul W. Thompson - January 31, 2008
The 1969 Broadway musical 1776 a great choice for revival almost anytime, but especially during a hard-fought Presidential primary season like the one facing us now....
'My Fair Lady' Dances All Night
by Michael J. Roberts - January 25, 2008
The U.S. tour of the Cameron Mackintosh/Trevor Nunn London revival of 'My Fair Lady' gives Lerner and Loewes' masterpiece and darker and edgier quality....
by Michael J. Roberts - January 25, 2008
The U.S. tour of the Cameron Mackintosh/Trevor Nunn London revival of 'My Fair Lady' gives Lerner and Loewes' masterpiece and darker and edgier quality....
'Shining City:' Ghost Story, Triumph of the Human Spirit
by Paul W. Thompson - January 24, 2008
Shining City, the celebrated contemporary drama by young Irish playwright Conor McPherson, is now playing its Chicago premiere in a stunning and fascinating production at the Goodman Theatre...
by Paul W. Thompson - January 24, 2008
Shining City, the celebrated contemporary drama by young Irish playwright Conor McPherson, is now playing its Chicago premiere in a stunning and fascinating production at the Goodman Theatre...
City Lit's 'Twelfth Night' is a Well-Woven Yet Dazed Dream
by Anthony Lewis - January 23, 2008
City Lit's first venture into the world of the Bard is a gorgeously produced, pioneering undertaking for the almost 30-year old company. Twelfth Night, currently playing at the theatre's historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church location, has the tendency to get a bit long-winded at times but overall t...
by Anthony Lewis - January 23, 2008
City Lit's first venture into the world of the Bard is a gorgeously produced, pioneering undertaking for the almost 30-year old company. Twelfth Night, currently playing at the theatre's historic Edgewater Presbyterian Church location, has the tendency to get a bit long-winded at times but overall t...
'Hephaestus' Stands On His Own Two Feet
by Michael J. Roberts - January 18, 2008
Celebrating its 20th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company remounts their 2005 smash hit circus/theater creation based on the Greek myth of the God of fire. Things are more exciting the second time around!...
by Michael J. Roberts - January 18, 2008
Celebrating its 20th Season, Lookingglass Theatre Company remounts their 2005 smash hit circus/theater creation based on the Greek myth of the God of fire. Things are more exciting the second time around!...
About Face's 'Little Dog' is a Trendy Treat Lacking Levels
by Anthony Lewis - January 18, 2008
The Little Dog Laughed currently playing the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted, and presented by About Face Theatre is a clever dissection of the celebrity haze currently cast over America. ...
by Anthony Lewis - January 18, 2008
The Little Dog Laughed currently playing the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted, and presented by About Face Theatre is a clever dissection of the celebrity haze currently cast over America. ...
'Saint Joan' at CST Elegantly Defines Church and State
by Anthony Lewis - January 10, 2008
George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan, currently playing at Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theatre, is a piece more about religion and politics than about a courageous woman burned at the stake and sainted almost five-hundred years later....
by Anthony Lewis - January 10, 2008
George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan, currently playing at Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theatre, is a piece more about religion and politics than about a courageous woman burned at the stake and sainted almost five-hundred years later....
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