Tyler Hughes

Review: JOAN at Barrington Stage Company
by Marc Savitt - Aug 5, 2025

While there ae certainly plenty of laughs to be had, there is also much pain and tragedy as major milestones in her life unfold. While I believe that much of the content may have previously been in the public sphere, there are some aspects that are explored more intimately. Though I don’t believe anything particularly revealing is uncovered. This is biographical, not an expose but more of a tribute. Melissa knew that the theatre was a huge part of her mother’s life and decided that a play was the appropriate media vehicle in which to do so.

FRAUDULENT LLC Comes to the Trap Door Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Trap Door Theatre will continue its Trap Open Series with a new play, Fraudulent LLC, written and directed by resident videographer Jonathan Quigley. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LaBelle & More Join HOW GREAT THOU ART: A SACRED CELEBRATION on PBS
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2023

Featuring upbeat ensemble numbers, breathtaking ballads, and brand-new arrangements, HOW GREAT THOU ART: A SACRED CELEBRATION includes performances from the Godmother of Soul, R&B singer and actress Patti LaBelle (“Lady Marmalade”); Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon, Wicked); and more.

THE PRAGMATISTS Comes to the Trap Door Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Trap Door Theatre will open its 30th anniversary season with a new adaptation of Stanislaw Witkiewicz’s dark and shockingly absurd chamber piece, The Pragmatists. Directed by guest director Zeljko Djukic, The Pragmatists will play September 21 – October 28, 2023 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W Cortland St. in Chicago.

The Gift Theatre to Present TEN 2023: Festival of Ten-Minute Plays in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

The Gift Theatre will welcome back TEN 2023, the company’s annual festival of ten world premiere ten-minute pieces by The Gift and guest artists, curated by Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch, Emjoy Gavino and Jennifer Glasse.

PRINCESS IVONA Adds Sunday Performances Through February 19th at Trap Door Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2023

By popular demand, Trap Door will be adding 4 performances to the run of Princess Ivona at 7PM on Sundays through February 19th.

BWW Review: Spring Gulch Folk Festival Celebrates 31st Season!
by Tory Gates - May 24, 2017

'Smoke from campfires, incense, tobacco and fried foods, along with farm-filtered air set us up for a series of performers that brought voices, songs and what someone once referred to as 'high profile' musicianship.'