Colin Douglas | Chicago Theatre Review

Author: Colin Douglas

Naperville – Theatre Wit

Set in a meticulously detailed replica of a Caribou Coffee cafe, crafted by talented scenic designer Joe Schermoly, five

The Black Slot – Aston Rep

Any regional theatre plans its calendar of events with a specific budget that will support a finite number of

Amour – Black Button Eyes Productions

A lyrical, romantic fantasy is bringing the Summer season to a close. This enchanting musical, with a lush, lilting

1776 – E.D.G.E Theatre

In 1969 a musical that, at the time, was considered daring and groundbreaking, told the story of the

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – Marriott Theatre

As the overture winds down, a young man in coveralls descends from above. J. Pierrepont Finch, an ambitious young

Kinky Boots – Broadway in Chicago

Chicago audiences are currently being treated to the return engagement, albeit a short one, of an exciting musical that

Distance – Strawdog Theatre

Five characters in search of love, respect and their own individual identities are each challenged through their

Next to Normal – BoHo Theatre

Any discussion about Chicago can no longer refer to our toddling town as the Second City, at least not when it comes to

Oh, Coward! – Dead Writers Theatre

Entering this intimate 80-seat venue, audiences will suddenly be transported back in time to a salon, decorated in Art

Bakersfield Mist – Timeline Theatre Company

Maude Gutman is a foul-mouthed, unemployed bartender, who prides herself on how beautifully she’s decorated her