Monthly Archives: February 2018
Is the Past Repeating Itself
Fear and Misery of the Third Reich – Haven Theatre
Bertolt Brecht wrote this play between 1935-38 as a reaction to the spread of Nazism. Originally a montage of 24 individual scenes, Brecht’s theatrical piece collectively adds up to
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Living Life to the Fullest
Gilda Radner—A Sort of Love Story – Mercury Theatre
Once upon a time there was a very funny woman who met and fell for a very funny man. Strangely, at the time, the man, Alan, was hiding behind a potted plant and the woman, Gilda, was working on her impersonation of Julie Andrews’ parakeet. They immediately connected and formed a lifelong, creative bond that took Alan and Gilda into realms of
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Everybody Loves a Winner
Cabaret – Paramount Theatre
Halfway through the first act, Sally Bowles sings “Maybe this time, I’ll be lucky…everybody loves a winner.” Well, never fear: Paramount can boast another well-deserved victory. In
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Life Does Go On
You Got Older – Steppenwolf Theatre
Mae has returned from Minneapolis to her Seattle area home to take care of Dad. Her father is
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Cue the Orchestra, Light the Lights!
The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival
Presented February 5, 2018, at the Greenhouse Theater Center, Underscore Theatre Company
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A Fairy Nice Evening in the Woods
Short Shakespeare! – Shakespeare Theatre
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
For a play that’s been around since 1595, Shakespeare’s comedy/fantasy about the struggles of
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Bonding in the Bomb Shelter
We’re Gonna Be Okay – American Theatre Company
We’re seeing more post-apocalyptic plays these days, particularly as the political climate of the world around us grows increasingly tense and the Doomsday Clock moves closer to
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The Selfish Rich and Powerful
Pillars of the Community
Henrik Ibsen’s “The Pillars of Society,” written in 1877, adapted by Samuel Adamson, is interesting as a theatrical piece that reflects how Capitalism can become an all-consuming
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Home For the Holidays
The Humans – Broadway in Chicago
There’s no place like home for the holidays, or so the song promises. However, going home again or just getting together with your family for a special occasion, can often cause
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Old Friends
Merrily We Roll Along
George Kaufman and Moss Hart wrote a play with a very unusual, innovative structure. Their comic drama told the story of a playwright who’s hosting an opening
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