Sunday, August 30, 2015
After Miss Julie Written by Patrick Marber Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway (map) thru Sept 28 | …
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:07PMSaturday, August 29, 2015
In 100 minutes, writer-performer Kelvin Roston Jr.’s explosive one-person-show Twisted Melodies examines the tragic life of Donny Hathaway, exploring this troubled composer from the inside…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:32PMFrom trapeze to clowning to acrobatics, Kurios is part old-school circus and part new wave entertainment that will surprise and gratify young and old alike. Highly Recommended! (read Lauren …
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:25PMFriday, August 21, 2015
Assassination Theater is a brilliantly packaged, fiercely forensic and seamlessly debated indictment of the Chicago mob as brazen history-changers who got away with the biggest murder of the…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 12:10AMWednesday, August 19, 2015
South Pacific is one of Light Opera Works’ liveliest productions to date, thanks to the energy of the young and sexy cast as well as the upbeat songs, particularly in the first act. Highly…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 02:40PMMonday, August 17, 2015
This Boy From Oz is definitely worth watching - composer-performer Peter Allen experiences a compelling journey, punctuated by catchy music and dance, and just enough poignancy that doesn’…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:26PMFriday, August 14, 2015
Loving Repeating is a precious gift from a groundbreaking author brought to light by stunning adaptation, direction and onstage talent. This production is a true labor of love, and should be…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:21PMThursday, August 13, 2015
Last Train to Nibroc is a sweet, pleasant reminder that two dynamic actors and a lovely script is all one needs for a wonderful audience experience. It’s nice to know these plays still exi…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:25PMWednesday, August 12, 2015
If this piece were even a little bit different from the standard workplace drama, it would be enjoyable. The potential exists, as dies the talent. Unfortunately, the writer doesn’t take ch…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:50PMTuesday, August 11, 2015
The talented cast does a beautiful job concentrating on dialogue and acting, and is more than up to the Shakespearean challenge. There’s a reason Hamlet has lasted through the ages - it’…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:45PMSunday, August 9, 2015
Whether you’re a casual listener or a devotee, Bette represents some of Handbag’s strongest work to date, and is an utterly unmissable accolade for a living legend. Highly Recommended. …
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 04:24PMFriday, August 7, 2015
A Perfect Ganesh suffers prominently from a case of the overs, but is ultimately saved by the splendid cast, most particularly Jeannie Affelder as Katherine. Slightly Recommended. (read Cli…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:33PMSunday, August 2, 2015
Everyone should see Feast, especially those who worry about the future of our country. Listening to snapping fingers, cheering and clapping hands, witnessing the glorious work of 25 smart an…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:50PMWednesday, July 29, 2015
As a deconstructionist riff on the entire musical genre, [title of show] is almost critic-resistant since it critiques itself. Don't miss [title of show] if you're looking for some frisky f…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:47PMFriday, July 24, 2015
Anne of Green Gables is a wonderful novel for all ages, that’s withstood the test of time. Unfortunately, Provision Theater’s adaptation is disappointing at best and borderline sacrilege…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 03:52PMTuesday, July 21, 2015
Kinky Boots returns to its birthplace a bit more mature and riding a wave of goodwill and awards. Kinky's a great, feel-good musical and a crowd pleasing contribution to the conversation we…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:33PMWednesday, July 1, 2015
In "Good People", Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire gives us a brutally true play about America today. Our country's class system has never been split further apart. Why should theater be any …
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 12:40AMThursday, June 18, 2015
Despite inconsistencies, Director Kevin Kingston and company manage to elevate the source material to something eminently watchable and suspenseful, creating the subtle tension-filled arc fo…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:44PMSunday, June 14, 2015
Resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo is not so much an artist as a maestro. It’s only fitting that Hubbard Street’s Summer Series is an evening-length celebration of Cerrudo, who’s…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:26PMThursday, June 11, 2015
Don’t miss your chance to see Court Theatre’s beautifully haunting “Garden” this month – it’s the perfect way to jump-start your summer! (read Lauren Whalen's entire review...)
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:57PMFriday, June 5, 2015
This show falls into the category of well-written, well-produced fan fiction that delights in sharing its passion and devotion of Dr. Who with both its target audience and those just diving …
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:48PMWatching the musical Once is akin to seeing a moving, breathing, singing portrait of a life in which the ordinary becomes extraordinary. I was amazed, saddened, and uplifted - highly recomme…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 04:25PMTuesday, May 12, 2015
Broadway in Chicago announces the 24 high school finalists for the 4th Annual Illinois High School Musical Theater Awards, with the awards ceremony to be held at Broadway Playhouse on Monday…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:47PMThursday, May 7, 2015
Porchlight is renowned for their excellent vocals and wonderful production values, and Forum is no exception. Highly Recommended! (see photos and production video at Lauren Whalen's full rev…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:09PMSaturday, May 2, 2015
Due to the NFL draft, Joffrey was moved to the Cadillac Palace rather than the Auditorium. However, the Joffrey Ballet would be compelling in a church basement. Whatever the venue, their per…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 10:22PMWednesday, April 22, 2015
Given more time and at least one rewrite, Angry Fags can be a stirring, provocative play - the script has all the right ingredients. Though Pride Films and Plays’ production at Steppenwolf…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:37PMSaturday, April 18, 2015
Heat Wave should be required viewing for every Chicagoan. Cold Basement Dramatics’ exceptional production highlights the scarier side of our city’s history – and the resilience of thos…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:29PMFriday, April 10, 2015
While Red Tape Theatre's production values and choreography for "Walk Across Americ" are impressive, the script lags where it should snap and the players seem too caught up in their own worl…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:42PMTuesday, March 31, 2015
Viewed separately or together, The Hammer Trinity makes believers of cynics, combining stirring staging, gorgeous design and stellar acting to do what the House does best: make great theater…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:46PMThis stripped-down production had its shortcomings, but overall is an excellent example of accomplishing a great deal with very little. In under two hours, Spartan Theatre creates an intimat…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:45PMWednesday, March 18, 2015
Though some bits may be too scary for the most wee ones among us, this is fun for the whole brood. Everything is zippy and well-choreographed, complete with a live band, dancers and pyrotech…
SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:13PM 
