Colin Douglas | Chicago Theatre Review

Author: Colin Douglas

Take Me Back – Poor Theatre Company

After serving four years in prison, Bill has returned to his hometown of Muskogee, Oklahoma. He’s back living with

Grand Concourse – Steppenwolf Theatre

Shelley begins early every morning at the church soup kitchen cleaning up after the janitors have done their job. She

Whatever – The Side Project

Robert Tenges is a well-known, Chicago-based playwright. His works have been produced, not only by the side

The Little Mermaid – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Audiences might want to bring their bathing suits or snorkels when they visit Navy Pier this summer, because a new,

Brilliant Adventures – Steep Theatre

In an exciting finale to their 14th season, Steep Theatre Director Robin Witt expertly takes the controls and drives

Kinky Boots – Broadway in Chicago

In theatre, a multi-skilled actor is called a triple threat. Audiences in Chicago are being treated to the return

Beaches, A New Musical – Drury Lane Oakbrook

A friendship is a fragile, living substance. Once the seed’s been planted, it requires constant sunlight, fresh air and,

Bent – The Other Theatre Company

In Weimar Republic Berlin, following the Night of the Long Knives and the Nazi incursion, Max, a gay young man

Fanatical – Chicago Musical Theatre Festival

There’s an international subculture out there, consisting of geeks, nerds and the occasional curious who live for the

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike – Goodman Theatre

Christopher Durang, known for his hilarious absurdist comedies (“Beyond Therapy,” “An Actor’s Nightmare”), won