Although there are excellent performances throughout, Barbecue still, overall, feels false - and not in a deep, thought-provoking way. One can sense Playwright Robert O'Hara's desperation to keep the audience engaged with twist after twist, while sacrificing character development and real moments. Inauthentic from beginning to end, Barbecue is completely and utterly forgettable. (review by Lauren Whalen)
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 02:18AM on August 30, 2017