Chicago Theatre and Concert Reviews

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The Walk Across America for Mother Earth – Red Tape Theatre

In Taylor Mac’s audacious and often overwhelming theatrical piece, now being performed by Red Tape Theatre as part of Steppenwolf’s

Diary of Anne Frank – Writers Theatre

As audiences enter the cozy Books on Vernon, in downtown Glencoe, they won’t suspect the drama, humor and unthinkable horror

This is Modern Art – Steppenwolf Theatre for Young Adults

America is a country that fought for and celebrates its freedoms. The Constitution’s First Amendment protects our collective freedom of

Yankee Tavern – American Blues Theatre

The jukebox in Yankee Tavern suddenly stopped on that fateful morning of September 11, just as the first highjacked plane hit the towers of

The Sweeter Option – Strawdog Theatre

Can an audience leave the theatre thinking the show they saw is both good and bad? The latest production at Strawdog, it’s 100th in 27

The Glass Protege – Glitterati Productions

Love, loss and what they aren’t wearing. This might sum up the first impression of British playwright Dylan Costello’s latest play, now

Moon Over Buffalo – Jedlicka Performing Arts Center

Ken Ludwig is noted for his farces, comedies and the libretti for a handful of musicals. This particular comedy, remembered primarily as

Next Thing You Know – Refuge Theatre Project

A brand new theatrical company has somehow managed to blossom in spite of this bitterly cold, snowy Chicago winter. Dedicated to

The Trial of Moses Fleetwood Walker – Black Ensemble Theatre

It’s been shown that history often repeats itself. It’s also said that people can and should learn from the past. In a departure from her

Edgar & Annabel – Poor Theatre

When Edgar returns home from work finding Annabel putting the finishing touches on dinner, the audience begins to sense that