Theater Wit's latest academic-themed dissection of love in the 21st century expertly mingles broad with incisive humor for a look at love in an altogether different generation. 4 stars! (re…
Everything works in TaRon Patton's lovingly wrought, hilarious and heartbreaking tour d'ensemble, including a period-perfect design team. Both melded and distinguished, the nine performers c…
The Wild remains reasonably successful as a piece of abstract dance or performance art, but as theatre, it fails to establish characters, develop action, or tell a story. If you are specific…
While the story, characters and performances are engaging , it's the issues raised that are of most interest: does privacy even exist in today's digital world? Might someone with access to …
Both hot and healing, this gem of a review is a consummate inventory of how love breaks and works. Cute and acute, both performers act out every nuance as forcefully and honestly as they sin…
Good Boys and True Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Directed by Cody Estle at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Cl…
It would be hard to imagine a better realization of Road Show than from the loving hands of Director Gary Griffin and company. For Sondheim buffs, this Show is an absolute must. (read more.…
Being one of Sondheim's most intimate and raw musicals makes Theo Ubique's small small the perfect venue for giving an up-close look at all the heightened emotion of the piece. (read more an…
Directed by Jim Corti for the Paramount Theatre, Rent is yet another glorious production that makes driving out to Aurora a necessity for musical theater fans. Steal a car if you must. The P…
A rich and satisfying production on every level, Seminar is beautifully acted and funny with emotional integrity that never veers into sappiness. This is truly great theatre. (read more...)
Using a powerful poem by Christian Fleetwood to explore race relations in America, it's unfortunate that this production is frustratingly one-dimensional. Rather than bringing this hero of t…
For a truly enjoyable night of theatre, allow yourself to get roped in by this world premiere of a fantastic true Chicago story. (read more...)
If you're looking for a way to get your kid interested in science, this might be the ticket to tickle their inquisitive minds. (read more and watch production video...)
Behanding is a wicked show that doesn't pay much mind to making sense and much regard for casual cruelty. Chemically Imbalanced's young cast does their best with the twisted script, and offe…
Stolowitz' writing is concise and has fantastic bursts of dialogue part hilarious and part emotionally devastating. Mitch Golob's direction is even handed and keeps the back and forth time c…
Deeply emotional but never cloying or sentimental, Chapatti follows the unexpected intersection between two late-middle age singletons - a widow with 19 cats and a bereaved gentleman who liv…
Ever-willing to take risks, The Right Brain Project once again hits more often than it misses in bringing a script to life. Head out to see this stylized classic unfold practically in your l…
As provocative as it is hilarious, Venus in Fur is Vanda's show, and Amanda Drinkall's performance gives plenty of reasons for viewers to submit to the character's allure. (read more and wa…
I highly recommend that you check out American Myth and take someone that you can have a good discussion on the subject matter. This one will sit with you for a while. (read more and watch …
Joseph offers up a pretty entertaining kid-friendly evening, with director Andy Blankenbuehler bringing together an athletic and thoroughly capable company doing energetic dancing for some 9…
Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama suggests that the only way to make it through destructive addictions is by depending on other people and finding strength in community. …
Scott Woldman has written a wry and mostly funny look at how dudes mess up when it comes to women, all through a series of vignettes done by a very talented ensemble that sings, dances, and …
Greek mythology by way of Chicago's bike lanes propels Laura Jacqmin's quirky, fast-paced take on death, grief and moving on. Unfortunately, if you filter out the souls - living and otherwis…
Joshua Rollins' world premiere is troubled from the start - taking forever to get off the ground, then petering out with littler resolved. Nonetheless, Step Up Productions creates a solid st…
Bailiwick Chicago has developed a track record of bringing lesser-known musicals to the city, and their performance of this vibrant piece is nearly flawless. (read more...)