Colin Douglas | Chicago Theatre Review

Author: Colin Douglas

A Musical Tribute to the Andrews Sisters

As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of D-Day Fred Anzevino’s jewel box of a cabaret theatre, intimately tucked inside Rogers Park’s No Exit

Tyrant – Sideshow Theatre Company

In this premier of Kathleen Akerley’s stark and challenging visionary drama, stylishly co-directed by Megan A. Smith and the playwright

Caged Dames – Hell In a Handbag

It’s official. Alert the public. Camp season is officially here! In a newly revised version of his 2006 hit, David Cerda has both improved and

Ask Aunt Susan – Goodman Theatre

Once upon a time there were advice columns in most of the major newspapers. Women experiencing problems with their love lives or family

Jacob – Provisions Theatre

In the finale of Provision’s 10th season, Artistic Director Timothy Gregory displays his versatility by wearing three hats. As playwright, he’s

Vieux Carre – Raven Theatre

Of all Tennessee Williams’ plays, this may be his most autobiographical drama since “The Glass Menagerie.” Ironically, it’s probably his

Lost in Yonkers – Northlight Theatre

Neil Simon is noted for his bright comedies, resplendent with loveably kookie characters and overflowing with sharp, funny one-liners. In

Juno – Timeline Theatre

Life is seldom a bed of roses and Sean O’Casey’s 1924 play, “Juno and the Paycock,” upon which this musical is based, illustrates the full

Buyer & Cellar – Broadway in Chicago

Imagine being a struggling young, gay actor in LA trying to find enough work to pay the bills and maybe some artistic fulfillment along the

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

It’s been said that real men eat quiche, and while that may be true it would definitely be frowned upon at the annual breakfast meeting and