Despite a few strong performances, City Lit Theater's The Sundial fails to fully deliver. Though based on the novel by influential author Shirley Jackson, it's clear here that not every literary work adapts well to the stage. Adaptor/Dirctor Paul Edwards is very clearly passionate about Jackson, but passion doesn't translate in this adaptation. (read Lauren Whalen's entire review....)
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:24PM on January 13, 2017