Tag: Chicago Theatre
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First Look review: Green Day-inspired punk rock opera “American Idiot” provides an eye-opening experience of political unrest
With plenty of middle fingers, sex and sense of rebellion, American Idiot shows society what punk rock is really all about. -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Straight White Men” is fun, full of heart, and uncomfortably thought provoking
The strength of the ensemble made this show incredibly compelling to watch. From the beginning, I felt drawn in to go along for the ride. -
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: Steppenwolf’s “The Fundamentals” provides a relatable look at the issues that come with moving up in the world
The Fundamentals successfully portrays the ups and downs of the hotel industry through the satirical use of fundamental building blocks. -
First Look review: Steep Theatre’s “Bobbie Clearly” delivers a raw and unapologetic look of what makes us human
The pacing and intricate care given to character development are the pillars that allow this show to shine. -
First Look review: Amusing and educational, The Windy City Music Theatre’s “Seussical the Musical” will have your little ones singing for days
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the show is the on-stage “kid’s section” seating, where children get to interact with cast members -
First Look review: “Thrones! The Musical Parody” is strikingly original and laugh-out-loud funny
Upon finding out their friend has never seen the show, they take it upon themselves to act out the “Cliff’s Notes” version to help catch him up. -
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with Karl Hamilton, star of “Wonderful Town” playing at the Goodman Theatre
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with Karl Hamilton, star of "Wonderful Town" playing at the Goodman Theatre -
First Look review: Disney’s “Newsies” is a stirring, high-energy performance
The dancing is the selling point of the show, as a ridiculously talented young male ensemble shows off its best moves to killer choreography. -
First Look review: Jack O’Brien’s The Sound of Music is a fresh, charming version of the well-loved musical
Kerstin Anderson plays Maria with a little of the wide-eyed innocence the character is known for, but more intuitive, hipper, dreamier and pluckier
