Chicago Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 36

Steppenwolf's 'Good Boys' Have Fast Times at St Joe's High
by Anthony Lewis - January 02, 2008

he world premiere of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's poignant 'Good Boys and True' offers an audience an enticing look at children, their parents and how the choices both make can affect the rest of their lives....

Storefront 'Cabaret' Serves-Up Some Spicy Goods
by Paul W. Thompson - January 02, 2008

The no-holds-barred production of the classic stage musical Cabaret, which has been running at the No Exit Café in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, deserves many kudos for bringing this show to life. And what a life!...

Trapdoor's 'Eva Peron' Makes Us Cry for Argentina
by Anthony Lewis - January 02, 2008

Overall, when Eva says 'I'm dead' near the end of the show, we as an audience feel a sense of relief as we see the end in sight. The multiple elements involved in Eva Peron do not blend into a cohesive piece of theatre. Make sure you wear a sweater as the theatre was a bit chilly....

'Cirque Dreams' at the Chicago Theatre is a Jungle Jumble
by Anthony Lewis - December 28, 2007

In the post holiday frenzy, Neil Goldberg's Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy offers parents an opportunity to take a break while the tumultuous spectacle unfolds before their children's eyes....

'Marrying Terry' An Appealing, Romantic Fairy Tale Romp
by Paul W. Thompson - December 22, 2007

The reputation of the Victory Gardens Greenhouse as in incubator of first-rate new American plays was enhanced Wednesday night, December 19, as the Nightingale Group presented the world professional premiere of the comedy Marrying Terry, enchanting an opening night audience of reviewers and well-wis...

Feldshuh as Hepburn Serves Up An Emotional 'Tea at Five'
by Michael J. Roberts - December 22, 2007

The Fenwick, Connecticut home is open as the phenomenal Tovah Feldshuh transforms into the legendary Katharine Hepburn and dishes about her life and times. ...

Nutcracker a Sweet Escape Into the Imagination
by Christine Benson - December 22, 2007

Chicago's Joffrey Ballet presents the balletic holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, at the Auditorium Theatre....

Bailiwick Introduces 'bare' to Chicago
by Steve Leary - December 20, 2007

bare (formally known as bare: A Pop Opera) has been an underground hit for years that hip, young theatre lovers could watch clips from on YouTube....

'Old Wicked Songs' Sings!
by Paul W. Thompson - December 11, 2007

There is something wonderful and eminently watchable going on in the basement theater space at the Chopin Theatre-the Signal Ensemble Theatre production of playwright Jon Marans's Old Wicked Songs....

'Lord' Only Knows What's Really Going On In That House!
by Steve Leary - November 25, 2007

When two reporters are assigned to cover the high society second wedding of Tracy Lord, her family is forced to keep up appearances in Phiip Barry's most successful comedy The Philadelphia Story....

Rubicon's 'Dog Sees God' Proves Grief Can Be Good!
by Michael J. Roberts - November 25, 2007

Director Ron Popp has assembled a cast that respects the Peanuts characters but also gives them a life beyond the comics....

New 'Nutcracker' Commands The House
by Michael J. Roberts - November 20, 2007

Half Carol Burnett Show sketch and half psychological thriller, House Theatre's new production of 'The Nutcracker' is a tradition in the making....

Rockettes Kick Off the Holiday Season
by Christine Benson - November 19, 2007

The world-famous Rockettes take their Radio City Christmas Spectacular on tour in its 75th season....

Angels of Music Rejoice, 'Phantom' Reigns King
by Michael J. Roberts - November 05, 2007

Haunting the Cadillac Palace Theatre for the holidays, John Caudia and Sara Jean Ford head up a stellar cast in the National Tour of The Phantom Of The Opera....

'Rocky Horror' is Fantastically Warped
by Michael J. Roberts - October 21, 2007

Scott Allen Jones and Amy Armstrong give the performances of their lifetime in this new production of a cult favorite....

Jersey Boys: It's A Whopper
by Michael J. Roberts - October 17, 2007

Jarrod Spector as Frankie Valli and Drew Gehling as Bob Gaudio shine in this emotional roller coaster of a show. ...

'Passion'-ate Misses
by Steve Leary - October 17, 2007

Passion starring Ana Gasteyer and directed by Gary Griffin at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre on Navy Pier is a difficult production to wrap one's head around....

Altar Boyz: The Resurrection
by Michael J. Roberts - October 16, 2007

Devin DeSantis, Brian Crum, Nick Verina, Tyler McGee and Adam Zelasko all give high octane performances in Chicago's latest smash hit....

'I Do! I Do!' Runneth Over Time
by Michael J. Roberts - October 12, 2007

'I Do, I Do' at the American Theatre Company of Chicago tries updating the time period without updating the entire book; has some awkward results as the dialogue seems a bit lugubrious....

Hello, Dolly! Goodbye Scenery!
by Michael J. Roberts - October 09, 2007

In the latest mounting of 'Hello, Dolly!' produced by Theatre at the Center, Chicago's beloved Paula Scrofano once again sinks her teeth into the role....

House Gives 'The Sparrow' A Home
by Michael J. Roberts - October 07, 2007

The Sparrow is an emotional ride that is grounded in its raw story telling....

Baby Jane Dexter: An Intimate Evening at Davenport's
by Steve Leary - October 05, 2007

Baby Jane graces Chicago with her show, 'You're Following Me!'...

'night Mother is Actors' Tour de Force
by Michael J. Roberts - September 16, 2007

Though this work is often revived,'night Mother is rarely revived well. The most current incarnation, which opened last night at the Theatre Building Chicago, is the exception....

Marriott's 'The Producers' Keeps It Gay
by Michael J. Roberts - September 15, 2007

How do you keep The Producers fresh after a 1960's movie, a hit Broadway musical and a movie of the musical? Well, it is all in the 'coesting,' as Ulla would say. The latest production of Mel Brooks mega hit, which opened Wednesday at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, certainly has not made any ...

Lynda Carter: Paradise Found
by Michael J. Roberts - September 12, 2007

Lynda Carter embodies the feminine mystique...