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Still, this world premier is successful despite these drawbacks. If you love great language and stellar performances, and want to see something less traditional, In Pigeon House will impress…
A classic tale of acceptance gets a fresh coat of glitter in this fabulous Chicago premiere. *Kinky Boots* is the most grin-inducing musical since Hairspray! (read more...)
There is a lot to love in Funeral Wedding: The Alvin Play. This fall, visit the Fishers' home for an old-fashion, homespun mystery cloaked in family secrets. (read more...)
Although Trainspotting USA sometimes gets a little off track, it never derails. With its evocative imagery, dark humor, and pertinent message, this train is definitely worth riding. (read m…
The new Red Theater Company debuts with puppets, a band, and fourteen actors. It's an ambitious undertaking on such a small stage. And it's too much. (read more...)
My feelings about Luna Negra as a company are mixed: I respect their work, but I don't fully get why they choose the pieces they do. As their season progresses, I look forward to solving thi…
If you are a fan of well-written dialogue and intensely drawn characters, and if you enjoy a good enigma, Redtwist's Broken Glass will not disappoint. (read more...)
Dean Evans, as Honeybuns the clown, manages to shock, provoke and make us laugh - in shame. Evan's acerbic and sometimes caustic wit is made for the anthropomorphic character he has created…
This is a thinking man's suspense thriller that has a lot of potential, and this production feels one treatment away from being a new suspense classic for the Halloween season. Setting chara…
*Squabbles* concludes with a final monologue overtly geared towards an older audience. Despite its shortcomings, this production has a good deal of fun and charm to offer, particularly for t…
In the intimacy of the Madison Street Studio Theatre, this is riveting drama. Don't let the bleak subject matter keep you away. (read more...)
Although the two actors have commendable voices, no moment really makes you empathize with the characters. Perhaps that is because this one-hour show does not give you an in-depth look at an…
With the Lyric Opera's tradition of excellence, one always anticipates being swept away by a world class singer. The delightful surprise here is that all four principles exceed all expectat…
No doubt, their latest production of The Arsonists is important, and impressive. But this bourgeois parable reimagined with European Clowning technique isn't all that enjoyable. (read more.…
Director Billy Pacholski has taken full advantage of the opportunity to add his own touches. The changes he makes around the edges " at the top and bottom of the show " are at best not impro…
Young or sensitive patrons might not want to attend this production - The Right Brain Project uses a mix of substance, style, shock, and blood splatter to rattle even the most stoic theater-…
There is a poignant story here, but conservation is key. Night Over Erzinga branches too far out from the trunk. A little trimming will make for a solid, long-standing tree, and powerful st…
If you are looking for a way to introduce your child to the delights of theater (and have some fun along the way yourself) this is a great production to start with. If you are looking for a …
Where Black Watch truly taps into its often galvanic power is in the final scene, when the men perform a series of maneuvers to the rhythms of Scottish music - a scene to stir the viscera, r…
Director Sean Graney channels his inner kid to captivate both children and parents. Bringing the whimsy, Joanna Iwanicka (puppets/prop designer) and Alison Siple (costume designer) clad the…
Most of the people in Playwright Nicky Silver's biting comedy purport to be people of social conscience; in reality they are a plague of parasitic hypocrites who denounce the flaws in others…
The tension on stage is palpable, and with only two rows of seats in Teatro Luna's Cabaret Studio you are almost thrust onto the stage itself. This bold play is not for the faint hearted. (r…
The juxtaposition of pleasing aesthetics and some very gruesome and disturbing images makes for an enjoyable evening. (read more....)
This all turns on Dael Orlandersmith's solo performance, and it's a wonder to behold. She disappears so completely into these boys, men, mothers, etc. that it's not hard to forget you're loo…
Black Ensemble Theater embraces its lovely, large new space with vibrant musical productions that elicit vivacious audience response. One Night Only follows this pattern, showcasing fabulous…
