Chicago Theatre Review
A Total Cult Classic of the Heart
Blood Brothers -Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
Cult musicals, as would be expected, have their devoted followers in New York and London. Eventually they make
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Love and Information – Remy Bumppo
The latest play by Obie Award-winning British playwright Caryl Churchill’s (“Top Girls,” “Cloud Nine”) opened in
Read MoreThings That Go Bump in the Dark
Feathers and Teeth – Goodman Theatre
In a real departure from the usual Goodman Theatre offerings, Charise Castro Smith’s hybrid of horror and humor
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Scream, Queen, Scream! – Hell in a Handbag
As Autumn approaches, can Halloween be far behind? With the holiday in mind, David Cerda, co-founder, Artistic
Read MoreSteinbeck’s Classic Comes to Life
East of Eden – Steppenwolf Theatre
Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck considered his 1952 novel, inspired by the Bible story of Cain and Able,
Read MoreA Knockout of a Show
Sucker Punch – Victory Gardens Theatre
Victory Gardens’ 41st season opens with a real wallop. Roy Williams’ 2010 drama about young British black athletes
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Disgraced – Goodman Theatre
A recent Tony Award nominee for Best Play, Ayad Akhtar won both the Obie Award and the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for
Read MoreKeeping Up With the Capulets
Farewell My Friend: The Romance of Romeo and Juliet – (Re)discover Theatre
When it comes to a play as well known as Romeo and Juliet, the challenge for modern artists is finding a way to
Read MoreThe Saddest Guy
Funnyman – Northlight Theatre
Chick Sherman is a former Vaudeville comic, now attempting to restart his career years later. He’s been reduced to
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Oklahoma – Paramount Arts Center
To avid theatre goers, there’s nothing quite so thrilling as hearing a beautiful, carefully-crafted piece of music being
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