Chicago Theatre Review
Things That Go Bump in the Night
GHOSTS and Zombies – Akvavit Theatre
In the theatrical canon of famed 19th century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, known for such
Read MoreBiting Humor Laced with Sadness
His Greatness – Pride Films and Plays
A caring Assistant to a famous Playwright opens this poignant, two-act comedic drama with a
Read MoreThe Sacrificial Lamb
The Devil’s Disciple – Shaw Chicago
This was George Bernard Shaw’s eighth play and, following an 1897 American opening, the first of
Read MoreUnder Lockdown
Punk – New Colony
New Colony is a theatre company known for its enthusiastic devotion in encouraging new artists while developing their work for audiences. They’ve
Read MoreA Dickens of a Production
Hard Times – Lookingglass Theatre
As the holidays approach, we’re treated to a remounting of another novel by Charles Dickens. This time there are no visits by the spirits of Christmas
Read MoreBloodsucking Fiends
Dracula – Hypocrites
Bram Stoker’s 1897 Gothic horror novel loosely strung together a few historical facts and a
Read MoreVengeance Walks the Streets of Salem
The Crucible – Steppenwolf’s Theatre for Young Audiences
Arthur Miller’s 1953 Tony Award-winner is, on the surface, an emotionally charged dramatization of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials. But Miller’s
Read MoreA Cosmic Allegory
The Skin of Our Teeth – Remy Bumppo
Written back in 1942, Thornton Wilder called his new play a “cosmic allegory.” This unusual comical drama transcends time and space as Wilder
Read MoreGirl Power at its Finest
Taming of the Shrew – Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
In Artistic Director Barbara Gaines’ exquisitely reimagined new production, audiences, both new to the Bard and old friends of his witty works, will be in
Read MorePixies at Chicago Theatre
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