Monday, May 25, 2015

'Music Man' has trouble right at the top By Nina Metz

Gene Weygandt - who, come June, will play the Wizard of Oz in the upcoming in Chicago run of "Wicked" - is as beige as his suits. Where's the gleeful, smarmy charm? Where's the transformatio…

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But how was the theater?

In addition to reviewing the play, Chris Jones also critiques the new Victory Gardens Theater at the Biograph.

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Steppenwolf's 'The Dresser' goes backstage By Michael Phillips

Tracy Letts may be the most physically imposing Norman in the history of "The Dresser."

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Out-of-towners add zip to 'Plaid' by Chris Jones

Daniel Cochran (Frankie), Cullen R. Titmas (Sparky) and Jim Weitzer (Smudge) are all fine, but Paul Castree stands out as Jinx. Castree, who has a bevy of Broadway credits, has a beautiful v…

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'Trumbo' a triumph by Chris Jones

Terkel offers insight into blacklisted friend

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"Audience shouldn't choose theater stars," by Chris Jones

This is a field that requires dedication, toil and skills. At its highest levels in Chicago or New York, amateurs need not apply. And professionals deserve a lot better than being judged by …

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'Tick, Tick, Boom!' a blast By Chris Jones

Michael Ingersoll helps Larson's 3-character piece roar with compassion

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Zimmerman compellingly revisits her grim fairy tales by Michael Phillips

The year's only nine months old. But if Chicagoans witness a more memorable stage entrance in 2003 than that of Tony Fitzpatrick � who plays the ogre next door in Mary Zimmerman's fascinatin…

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'Teapot' isn't scandalously funny, however it is decent By Chris Jones

Comedy takes hilarious look at Warren G. Harding

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Tari Kelly's 'Millie' is just what the doctor ordered - silly By Chris Jones

Tari Kelly, the cheerfully old-fashioned young performer headlining the Marriott Theatre's top-drawer production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" is a whole lot closer to Carol Burnett than Sut…

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Witches' brew By Michael Phillips

Strong touring cast of 'Wicked' delivers in uneven 'Oz' prequel

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards