Chicago Theatre Review

Author: Colin Douglas

Back on the Road Again

August 4, 2014 Comments Off on Back on the Road Again

Hank Williams: Lost Highway – American Blues Theatre

 

After sold-out houses, last year’s critically successful bio-musical, which tells the story of one of music’s most influential, groundbreaking

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Listen to a Story About a Man Named Jed

July 20, 2014 Comments Off on Listen to a Story About a Man Named Jed

The Beverly Hillbillies, The Musical

 

It’s been a long time since this rollicking TV sitcom reigned supreme on CBS. The comedy featured over 200 episodes during its seven years

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A Play About a Handkerchief

July 18, 2014 Comments Off on A Play About a Handkerchief

Othello – The Gift Theatre

 

Jealousy, revenge, ambition and bigotry all play a big part in Shakespeare’s early 17th century tragedy subtitled, “The Moor of Venice.” This

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To Play or Not to Play

July 18, 2014 Comments Off on To Play or Not to Play

The Qualms – Steppenwolf Theatre

 

Invited by Gary and Teri, newcomers Chris and Kristy are the first to arrive for the party at their hosts’ luxurious, high tech apartment within

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Spinning a Humble Classic into Magic

July 16, 2014 Comments Off on Spinning a Humble Classic into Magic

 

Charlotte’s WebEmerald City Theatre

 

Long before Harry Potter took over kids’ bookshelves as one of their favorite novels, E. B. White penned this charming story about what it

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Re-imagining Joan of Arc

July 16, 2014 Comments Off on Re-imagining Joan of Arc

The Shepherd’s Daughter Paradeigma Collective

 

Four women drift onto the tiny stage as a kind of Greek chorus, singing a mournful rendition of “Alouette,” the French children’s song about

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How Lucky You Are!

July 14, 2014 Comments Off on How Lucky You Are!

Seussical – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

 

Hot town: summer in the city, and Chicagoans are so lucky. This exciting metropolis is certainly no Second City when it comes to first-rate

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A Romantic Fantasy in Glorious Style

July 10, 2014 Comments Off on A Romantic Fantasy in Glorious Style

Brigadoon – Goodman Theatre

 

Guaranteed to produce a lump in the throat of any self-respecting Scot, the shrill, wailing skirl of bagpipes that opens this newly refreshed

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Are the Kids All Right?

June 21, 2014 Comments Off on Are the Kids All Right?

This is Our Youth – Steppenwolf

 

The problems that kids experience seem to stem from either poor parenting and guidance or they involve whatever the young people have

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Shoot to Kill

June 21, 2014 Comments Off on Shoot to Kill

Assassins – Kokandy Productions

 

Has our society become so insensitive to the sight of assault weapons and the frequency of gun violence that audiences are  able to enjoy

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