First Look – Reviews
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First Look review: With superb acting, Steppenwolf’s “The Herd” is an emotional run through the complexities of family life
By Emily Clement Playing at: Steppenwolf Theater, 1650 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park, through June 7. www.Steppenwolf.org Basic storyline: Carol is preparing her suburban ... -
First Look review: Shattered Globe Theatre’s “The Grown Up” is a comedic take on the struggle to maintain your innocence
First Look review: Shattered Globe Theatre's “The Grown Up” is a comedic take on the struggle to maintain your innocence -
First Look: Bailiwick’s “Murder Ballad” dives into the consequences of love with a rocking, four-character musical
By Brian Burke Playing at: Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park. Through May 9, 2015. www.BailiwickChicago.com Basic storyline: A ... -
First Look review: Despite its strong cast, “First Wives Club” falls a bit flat due due to musical, script issues
First Look review: Despite its strong cast, "First Wives Club" falls a bit flat due due to musical, script issues -
First Look review: The Hypocrites’ take on Samuel Beckett’s existential “Endgame” is a rewarding watch
First Look review: The Hypocrites' take on Samuel Beckett’s existential "Endgame" is a rewarding watch -
First Look review: The Goodman’s “Rapture, Blister, Burn” tackles decades of feminist theories with a smart, funny approach
First Look review: The Goodman’s "Rapture, Blister, Burn" tackles decades of feminist theories with a smart, funny approach -
First Look review: Shattered Globe Theatre expertly handles the comedic and emotional balance of Tennessee Williams’ “The Rose Tattoo”
First Look review: Shattered Globe Theatre expertly handles the comedic and emotional balance of Tennessee Williams’ “The Rose Tattoo” -
First Look review: Arc Theatre’s “Top Girls” reveals the inherent conflicts women deal with balancing family and career
First Look review: Arc Theatre’s "Top Girls" reveals the inherent conflicts women deal with balancing family and career -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Airline Highway” explores the nature of belonging through loveable outcasts
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s "Airline Highway" explores the nature of belonging through loveable outcasts -
First Look review: “Numbers in Nature” exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry
First Look review: “Numbers in Nature” exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry
