Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical at Kokandy Productions
by Rachel Weinberg
- Oct 1, 2023
Kokandy Productions’ Chicago premiere of AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical is a delectable, campy romp. Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham’s production is a mainly bloodless vision for the bloody tale of serial killer finance bro Patrick Bateman — and it’s an approach that works incredibly well for the material. I know that AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical was short-lived on Broadway and that that production was a literal bloodbath. The fact that Kokandy’s production substitutes red confetti for stage blood is a microcosm of how well this scrappy interpretation of the musical works: By making the show more camp, less horror story, audiences are then free to indulge in the satire and fun.
Open-Door Playhouse Presents 2nd Annual Celebration Of Women In Theatre During October
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 29, 2023
Open-Door Playhouse presents a celebration of women in theatre with a series of short plays in podcast form. Listen to talented female playwrights, directors, and actors showcase their work throughout October. Enjoy a variety of engaging stories, including historical dramas, comedic monologues, and more. Support this non-profit organization and its mission to promote new and emerging playwrights.
Photos: First Look at Cast Of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE at The Shed
by Show Highlights
- Sep 28, 2023
Get a first look at the cast ahead of the first performance of the final Stephen Sondheim musical. Here We Are, the new musical from David Ives and Sondheim, is on stage at The Shed’s Griffin Theater, with an Opening Night on Sunday, October 22, for 15 weeks only.
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