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Author: Colin Douglas

Animals Commit Suicide – First Floor Theatre

J. Julian Christopher has written a play that shocks and frightens, providing a springboard for discussing a sexual

Seussical – Marriott Theatre

Just tell yourself, “How Lucky You Are,” Chicagoans. In a holiday season, stuffed like a Christmas stocking, with

Sherlock Holmes – Broadway in Chicago

There hasn’t been very much hype about this Montreal-based production that’s currently touring the United States,

Private Lives – Shaw Chicago

In what appears to be a Noel Coward Festival, currently being enjoyed around Chicago this Fall (“Design for

Oliver – Citadel Theatre

Filling the Citadel stage with more than two dozen talented actor/singer/dancers, Pat Murphy’s production of Lionel Bart’s adaptation of

No More Sad Things – Sideshow Theatre Company

There are so many love stories but playwright Hansol Jung’s unconventional, almost dreamlike play is rather unique. Her tale sparkles

Never the Sinner – Victory Gardens Theatre

Called The Crime of the Century, during the summer of 1924 Chicago witnessed the deplorable kidnapping and murder of a young boy

You Can’t Take It With You – Northlight Theatre

A much welcome old friend has returned to Northlight Theatre in the guise of a warm, wonderful production that celebrates love, family

Design for Living – Northlight Theatre

The flamboyant Englishman Noel Coward was known as a composer, director, actor and singer, but he was best known for his witty,

Ibsen’s Ghosts – Mary-Arrchie Theatre

The famed 19th century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen is known for a number of important plays. Among them include “Hedda