Extra, Extra: A Review of Newsies at Paramount Theatre by Noel Schecter

Helmed by Paramount artistic director Jim Corti, this production has plenty to holler about.

A Rousing Adolescent Tale: A Review of Spring Awakening at Three Brothers Theatre by Noel Schecter

This ever-relevant Tony Award-winning musical gets a solid storefront production in Waukegan.

Give an Inch: A Review of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre by Noel Schecter

Hedwig makes a triumphant return to close out the company's inaugural season in their new Evanston digs.

Star Man, Where Have You Gone: A Review of Take Me at Strawdog Theatre Company by Noel Schecter

An out-of-this-world premiere that is more small step than big leap.

Putting the “Fun” in Fungus: A Review of The Mushroom Cure at Greenhouse Productions & The Marsh by Noel Schecter

Comedian Adam Strauss takes audiences on a psychedelic quest to cure his OCD.

Burning Down the House: A Review of The Firestorm at First Folio Theatre by Noel Schecter

This explosive political drama reflects the all-too-recent past as well as our current political moment.

Maybe Best Forgotten: A Review of Remember the Alamo at The Neo-Futurists by Noel Schecter

This world premiere is indeed memorable though perhaps not for the reasons its creative team intended.

Must The Show Go On: A Review of The Producers at Paramount Theatre by Noel Schecter

Paramount Theatre makes a strong case to take a drive to Aurora with their production of this Tony Award-winning musical comedy.

A Cut Above: A Review of Evil Dead The Musical at Black Button Eyes Productions by Noel Schecter

Based on the cult horror franchise of the same name, this 2003 musical is a bloody good time.

Not Sure Ethel Would Approve: A Review of The Book of Merman at Flying Elephant Productions by Noel Schecter

There are just not enough laughs to sustain the premise of this self-consciously Mormon-centered musical.

Gritty Pulp: A Review of The Darkness After Dawn at Factory Theater by Noel Schecter

Leaning into the conventions of classic noir, The Factory Theater offers this bloody, violent tale of crooked cops and sideways plots.

Hey, Big Spender: A Review of Sweet Charity at Marriott Theatre by Noel Schecter

Marriott Theatre nods, in rhythm and time, to a moment and a movement with this revival from the late Neil Simon.

Once Again And Better Than Ever: A Review of Once at Paramount Theatre by Noel Schecter

The Tony Award-winning musical gets its regional premiere at Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Crook on the Hook: A Review of Frost/Nixon at Redtwist Theatre by Noel Schecter

A classic cat and mouse game starring a disgraced former president and a has-been talk show host comes to life at Redtwist Theatre.

A Good DM Is Hard To Find: A Review of She Kills Monsters at The Cuckoo’s Theater Project by Noel Schecter

Some things are scarier than monsters in this production from The Cuckoo's Theater Project.

Closer Than Ever: A Review of Cabaret at Paramount Theatre by Noel Schecter

Berlin in 1931 has never felt closer to home in Paramount Theatre's production of Kander and Ebb's classic.

A Macabre Tale: A Review of Nevermore–The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe at Black Button Eyes Productions by Noel Schecter

Black Button Eyes Productions delivers a macabre antidote to saccharine holiday fare with the Chicago premiere of this musical based on the life of Edgar Allen Poe.

English Manners: A Review of The Importance of Being Earnest at Writers Theatre by Noel Schecter

A quickly paced and altogether wonderfully silly interpretation of Oscar Wilde's classic farce.

Vomiting Rainbows: A Review of Captain Steve’s Caring Kingdom at The Factory Theater by Noel Schecter

This darkly imaginative world premiere is part Dr. Seuss and part "Peyton place" with a bit of "Goodfellas" thrown in for good measure.

The Original Outsider: A Review of 1980 (Or Why I’m Voting For John Anderson) at Jackalope Theatre by Noel Schecter

Transporting audiences back to the ill-fated campaign of a presidential underdog, this period piece attempts to prefigure the present.

Running The Boards: A Review of The 39 Steps at Buffalo Theatre Ensemble by Noel Schecter

The stage adaptation of John Buchan's novel, made famous by Alfred Hitchcock, plays south by southwest of Chicago at Glen Ellyn's McAninich Arts Center.

Made In America: A Review of Ragtime at Griffin Theatre Company by Noel Schecter

The Hottest New Club in Northwest Indiana: A Review of Cabaret at Theatre at the Center by Noel Schecter

Three’s A Crowd: A Review of Threesome at The Other Theatre Company by Noel Schecter

Hilariously Ham-y: A Review of Spamilton at The Royal George Theatre by Noel Schecter

A Timely Tale of Race and Religion: A Review of Faceless at Northlight Theatre by Noel Schecter

A Tale of Strong Spirits by Noel Schecter

Add a Little Twang to Your Holiday by Noel Schecter

A Kept Woman by Noel Schecter

You Say Potato, We Say Perfection by Noel Schecter

Frenemies of the People by Noel Schecter