Book review: 'The Confessions of Edward Day' By LINDA WINER

There is something audacious, though not really convincing, about Valerie Martin's dual challenge of mimicry here.

Spike Lee does the right thing with 'Passing Strange' By LINDA WINER

"Passing Strange" is a real Broadway show, even if it doesn't fit into recognizable structures. And Spike Lee has made a real movie of a show that needs to last beyond the transient life of …

Passing Strange - Review by PETER TRAVERS (*** 1/2)

When Stew sings out, "Is it all right?" the answer for anyone seeing this powerhouse onscreen, on cable or later on DVD is easy: "Yeah, it's all right." And then some.

"Passing Strange" Lights Up The Big Screen By: Donna Karger

Finger Paint - Reviewed by TOM PENKETH

Despite its juvenile title, "Finger Paint" is a marvelous work of theatrical brio. Tapping the talents of its four audacious young actors, the play tackles love, sex, and art without sentime…

For the Love of Christ! - Reviewed by PAUL MENARD

Unfortunately for writer-composer Ben Knox, his largely unclever low-camp musical "For the Love of Christ!" is neither intelligent enough to be satirical nor ballsy enough to be subversive.

Ectospasms - Reviewed by PAUL MENARD

Séances, table tipping, spirit photography, and the Fox sisters all figure prominently in "Ectospams," a charming movement meditation.

The Crow Mill - Reviewed by ERIK HAAGENSEN

Andrew Unterberg has all the ingredients for a diverting suspenser in the mold of Ira Levin or Shirley Jackson; instead, he's opted for a serious psychological drama, something his character…

Baby Wants Candy: The Completely Improvised Full Band Musical - Reviewed by HARRY FORBES

The delightful, off-the-wall "A Scotsman in Thailand," performed by Baby Wants Candy, a Chicago-originated improv ensemble, was one night only.

High Fidelity
Chicago Review by John Olson

Ghosts

This latest (of many) adaptation doesn't involve any drastic tinkering in order to make it alive and relevant.

Freud's Last Session

A small play that's been a big hit for Barrington Stage

Quartermaine's Terms

Very, very British and very well cast

Young cast shines in 'HSM2' BY BOB CURTRIGHT

Sequel to "High School Musical" moves beyond pop-rock to flex Broadway aspirations.