Between a Saint and a Sinner: A Review of Good Enough at 16th Street Theater by Mary Kroeck

This simple but hardly straightforward world premiere finds one woman speaking her truth with honesty and self-reflection.

In the Belly of the Beast: A Review of The Wolf at the End of the Block at 16th Street Theater by Mary Kroeck

Remounted little more than a year later, Ike Holter's play has lost none of its bite with this production at 16th Street Theater.

War, What is it Good For: A Review of Harbur Gate at 16th Street Theater by Mary Kroeck

Ann Filmer and 16th Street Theater take on one of America's most time honored professions: soldiering.

Flights Less Fancy: A Review of Marisol at Promethean Theatre Ensemble by Mary Kroeck

This production of José Rivera's Obie Award-winning magical realist play falls short on the magic.

Fulfilling Destiny: Chicago Latino Theater Alliance's International Theater Festival Connects Globally And Focuses Locally by Mary Kroeck

The inaugural theater festival celebrates the work of Latinx artists from around the world with a special emphasis on local theater companies.

Fight For The Right To Rock: A Review of Rock of Ages at Drury Lane by Mary Kroeck

The jukebox musical features dozens of eighties rock classics, complete with acid washed jeans and fishnet tights.

No Place Like Home: A Review of Muthaland at 16th Street Theater by Mary Kroeck

Throughout "Muthaland" Minita Gandhi channels over a dozen figures in her life

Tempers in Bloom: A Review of Native Gardens at Victory Gardens Theater by Mary Kroeck

Standing Up: A Review of Where Did We Sit on the Bus at Victory Gardens Theater by Mary Kroeck

"Razzle Dazzle" Fiddle Faddle: A Review of Chicago at Drury Lane Theatre by Mary Kroeck

To the Border and Beyond!: A Review of Into the Beautiful North at 16th Street Theater by Mary Kroeck

Are Stars Made or Born?: A Review of Born Ready at The Factory Theater by Mary Kroeck

An Unanswered Call: A Review of Electra Garrigó at The Right Brain Project by Mary Kroeck

CPS Students Invited to "The Room Where It Happens" with the Hamilton Education Program by Mary Kroeck

Life on Mars by Mary Kroeck

Fractured Forever Friendships by Mary Kroeck

"Baby, That is Rock and Roll" by Mary Kroeck

Fierce Feminism by Mary Kroeck

A Calm in the Storm by Mary Kroeck

Misery Loves Company by Mary Kroeck

Review: Disenchanted!/Broadway In Chicago by Mary Kroeck

Disney’s princesses are breaking out of their stereotypes and telling the world what they really think of Walt"sort of. “Disenchanted!,” with book, music and lyrics by Denn…

Review: Bullets Over Broadway/Broadway In Chicago by Mary Kroeck

RECOMMENDED The musical version of Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath's 1994 film of the same name has lots of good things going for it. This first national tour has an incredibly talented c…

Matilda: The Musical/Broadway In Chicago by Mary Kroeck

RECOMMENDED Before seeing this production, I didn't know much about "Matilda: The Musical." By the time I left the theater, it had become one of my favorite shows. The cast is filled with in…

Review: Sister Act/Marriott Theatre by Mary Kroeck

If you're coming to the show expecting a reenactment of Whoopi Goldberg and company's feel-good film where a wayward woman finds God and changes her life as well as the lives of others in ne…

Review: Adoration of the Old Woman/UrbanTheater Company by Mary Kroeck

RECOMMENDED The tenth season of UrbanTheater Company (UTC) kicks off with the Midwest premiere of José Rivera's "Adoration of the Old Woman." Directed by UTC artistic director Juan CastaÃ�…