Tag: Chicago Theater
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First Look review: The entertaining “Lottery Day” at the Goodman Theatre holds a magnifying glass to Chicago, revealing both pleasures and problems
The qualities of theater, as opposed to other forms of art, make it uniquely suited for blurring the boundaries between art and life. Lottery Day does this particularly well. -
First Look review: Greenhouse Theater’s “Uncle Phillip’s Coat” is a brilliant one-man show that explores family, right of passage and what defines you as a person
Gene Weygandt masterfully creates three uniquely separate characters who are drawn together by their similarities to create an end product that is both beautiful and sad. -
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 -
Spotlight on The Den Theatre: An artist’s dream — and coffee shop/bar — in Wicker Park
Spotlight on The Den Theatre: An artist’s dream — and coffee shop/bar — in Wicker Park -
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 London home for her extremely disabled son, Andy, and his 21st birthday. Her daughter, Claire, and her parents, Brian (John Mahoney of TV’s Frasier) and Pat, are coming over to celebrate. ... -
First Look review: Griffin Theatre Company’s adaptation of “Titanic” is refreshingly relatable, engaging
First Look review: Griffin Theatre Company’s adaptation of Titanic is refreshingly relatable, engaging -
First Look review: “Smokefall” returns to the Goodman Theatre, offering a compelling look at the depth of family and life choices
First Look review: "Smokefall" returns to the Goodman Theatre, offering a compelling look at the depth of family and life choices -
First Look review: Eclipse Theatre’s big-hearted ‘Ruined’ takes aim at the toll war takes on women of the Congo
Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Ruined' seamlessly blends raw emotion from war-time injustices with surprising humor and wonderful music -
First Look review of Phantom of the Opera: The reimagined classic shines as brightly as ever
First Look review of Phantom of the Opera: The reimagined classic shines as brightly as ever -
First Look review: Step Up Productions’ “HoliDaze” at the Athenaeum Theatre
Christmas cheer and… death? It all comes full circle in this original, true-to-life collection of one-act plays
