Flash and Flourish: A Review of ABT at the Harris by Irene Hsiao

Of wonders there are many, yet the programs reveal weaknesses becoming endemic to large companies—a preference for the quick hit of the thrill rather than the slower cultivation of nuance.

Drive On: A Review of Jitney at Congo Square Theatre by Irene Hsiao

This Cheryl Lynn Bruce-directed production burns hot and bright at Congo Square Theatre.

Public Secrets: A Review of For the Loyal at Interrobang Theatre Project by Irene Hsiao

Interrobang's latest charts the trickle down complicity of abuse in a story inspired by Jerry Sandusky and Penn State.

Darkness Lightly Done: A Review of Little Red Cyrano at Red Theater Chicago by Irene Hsiao

An excellent and inclusive ensemble brings to life this musical mashup.

Healing Journey: A Review of Violet at Griffin Theatre by Irene Hsiao

Griffin Theatre inaugurates its thirtieth season with Brian Cawley and Jeanine Tesori's heart-mending musical about faith and courage.

Trivial Catharsis: A Review of The Minutes at Steppenwolf Theatre Company by Irene Hsiao

Tracy Letts' latest play raises a mirror to our current political situation. Unfortunately, it is pointing in the wrong direction.

First Draft Of History: A Review of Wild Boar at Silk Road Rising by Irene Hsiao

Candace Chong's 2012 play about the former British colony of Hong Kong receives an urgent, if occasionally heavy-handed, American premiere.

The Road of Excess: A Review of Lucky Plush’s “Rooming House” by Irene Hsiao

Like the repartee, the dancing is brisk and dazzles with its seeming ease, patterns and formations suddenly emerging from the action and just as rapidly dissolving.

Giveth and Taketh: A Review of J.B. at City Lit Theater Company by Irene Hsiao

This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play is reimagined with a cast made up exclusively of women over the age of fifty-five.

The Disappeared: A Review of Amarillo at Teatro Línea de Sombra by Irene Hsiao

This co-presentation with Chicago Shakespeare Theater marks the highest profile debut of the inaugural Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.

On Forgiveness: A Review of “Giselle” at the Auditorium by Irene Hsiao

Familiar Farce: A Review of The Skin of Our Teeth at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company by Irene Hsiao

This revival of Thornton Wilder's strange and strangely prescient play feels as bizarre as it does familiar.

End Time: A Review of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre by Irene Hsiao

Stephen Adly Guirgis' play wrestles with the motivations behind Christianity's greatest betrayal.

Everyday Framework: A Preview of “Performing Home” at Links Hall by Irene Hsiao

Innocence and Incest and Zombies: A Review of GHOSTS & zombies at Akvavit Theatre by Irene Hsiao

Akvavit Theatre delivers Ibsen's "Ghosts" with a few gory twists.

Silly and Sweet: A Review of The Invisible Scarlet O’Neil at Babes With Blades Theatre Company by Irene Hsiao

Flawlessly Deployed: A Review of The CiviliTy of Albert Cashier at Permoveo Production/Pride Films and Plays by Irene Hsiao

Fire and Smoke: A Review of Barbecue at Strawdog Theatre Company by Irene Hsiao

Deranged Delight: A Review of Shockheaded Peter at Black Button Eyes Productions by Irene Hsiao

Constellation of Characters: A Review of Beauty’s Daughter at American Blues Theater by Irene Hsiao by Irene Hsiao

Truth or Beauty: A Review of The School For Lies at The Artistic Home by Irene Hsiao by Irene Hsiao

Love Over Reason: A Review of Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends her Life Tonight at Organic Theater Company by Irene Hsiao

Ceaseless Chatter: A Review of Nautilina at The Agency Theater Collective by Irene Hsiao

Furious With Language: A Review of Gidion’s Knot at Eclectic Full Contact Theatre by Irene Hsiao

Moment For Moment: A Review of Bright Half Life at About Face Theatre by Irene Hsiao

A Social Drama For Our Time: A Review of Time Stands Still at AstonRep Theatre Company by Irene Hsiao

A Smarting Delight: A Review of The Liar at Promethean Theatre Ensemble by Irene Hsiao

All The World’s Offstage: A Review of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at Saint Sebastian Players by Irene Hsiao

A Not So Smoothly Running Course: A Review of Shakespeare in Love at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Irene Hsiao

Revelations and Missed Resolutions by Irene Hsiao

A True American Family: A Review of American Hwangap at Halcyon Theatre by Irene Hsiao