First Look – Reviews
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First Look review: American Blues Theater’s live radio performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life” will warm your heart for the holidays
First Look review: American Blues Theater’s live radio performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life” will warm your heart for the holidays -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s take on Orwell’s “1984” offers an intense vision of life under an oppressive government
The performance is powerful and the visuals are intense, so prepare to be mentally tested -
First Look review: “The Terrible” perfectly executes the complexities of mental health and relationships
All four actors are incredibly high-energy, with performances so real and engaging, it’s impossible to leave without feeling something -
Second City’s “#DateMe: An OKCupid Experiment” gives comedic insight into the world of online dating
Second City's “#DateMe: An OKCupid Experiment” gives comedic insight into the world of online dating -
First Look review: The Adler Planetarium’s Community Design Lab caters to curious minds
First Look review: The Adler Planetarium’s Community Design Lab caters to curious minds -
First Look review: Brunch, bottomless mimosas and plenty of laughs at Second City’s new “Sunday Bloody Mary Sunday” show
First Look review: Brunch, bottomless mimosas and plenty of laughs at Second City’s new “Sunday Bloody Mary Sunday” show -
First Look review: Kokandy Productions’ “Loving Repeating” is a fun, lighthearted look at the life of poet Gertrude Stein
Kokandy Productions’ “Loving Repeating” is a fun, lighthearted look at the life of poet Gertrude Stein -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Grand Concourse” is a smartly written look at the destructive nature of young people
Heidi Schreck makes a strong case for why actors often make great playwrights. She knows what works and what doesn’t. The writing always nods ... -
First Look review: Griffin Theatre’s “The Birds” is a haunting tale about the dangers of human nature
First Look review: Griffin Theatre’s “The Birds” is a haunting tale about the dangers of human nature -
First Look review: Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s musical adaptation of “Sense & Sensibility” is witty, relatable, magical
First Look review: Chicago Shakespeare Theater's musical adaptation of "Sense & Sensibility" is witty, relatable, magical
