August, 2014 | Chicago Theatre Review

Monthly Archives: August 2014

My Name is Asher Lev – Timeline Theatre

Most young people reach adolescence conflicted by whether to live their lives the way their parents dictate or to follow their hearts, pursuing

NightBlue Performing Arts Company to Present CLEMENTE: THE LEGEND OF 21, Opening 8/22

By Lazlo Collins

I was intrigued by the Chicago Premiere of NightBlue Performing Company’s “Clemente: The Legend of 21”. Being a former Pittsburghian,

On the Town – Marriott Theatre

A well-deserved 24 hour shore leave in New York City spells unlimited possibilities for three sailors. Not only are these young men about to

Some Men – Pride Film and Plays

Can there be a better way to learn about the past than by experiencing it through the stories of those who lived it? Tony Award-winning

Coraline – Black Button Eyes Production

Unlocking a secret door in her apartment that dead ends into a brick wall, seemingly going nowhere, a little girl discovers a portal into

Fiddler on the Roof – Light Opera Works

Especially these days, some NYC shows open and close so abruptly you’d never know they even existed. But back during the Golden Era of

Big Fish – Jedlicka Performing Arts

Productions at this suburban venue can be hit-or-miss. Sometimes it’s the material; other times its the direction or the production values.

Down Range – Genesis / National Pastime

The real sacrifices made by men and women in the military, and particularly those involving loved ones, is virtually unknown to most private

Churchill – Solo Chicago

Sir Winston Churchill’s credo to “Never, never give up” must also be Ron Keaton’s philosophy, the talented and charismatic actor portraying

Mike and Seth – Side Project

Bette Midler sang about them, NBC aired a popular, long-running sitcom with that title and a wise person once said that “a friend is someone