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

All The World’s a Groovy Stage by Noel Schecter

Helldrivers Sputters by Noel Schecter