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‘My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra’ ideally timed for a 100th...
Early on in “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” – the easily charming, unpretentious revue now at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre that celebrates the man also known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” – we are...
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The feral bite of ‘Domesticated’
If playwright Bruce Norris should ever decide to run for president (and stranger things have happened), he would no doubt be a churlish independent heading up “the Abused Husbands’ Party.” And, in...
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‘Dynamite Divas’ a blast at Black Ensemble
When “Men of Soul” rocked the stage of the Black Ensemble Theater this past season, the supporting ladies in the cast made it clear they would soon be demanding equal time. And so they have with the...
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A rollicking history of the baritone voice, from opera to Broadway and beyond
The tenor voice reaches to heaven, and the bass is rooted deep in the earth. So what about the baritone? That is the voice of mortal men – those caught up in the chaos and passion of “real life.” This...
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‘Gotta Dance’ a feel-good showcase for stars with a lifetime of skill
Think of “Gotta Dance” as “A Chorus Line” reconfigured for the AARP set and freshly sealed with a “light and lively” label. In fact, that is all you really need to know about this new musical comedy,...
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Light Opera Works’“Guys and Dolls” reminder of Broadway’s “Golden Age”
Light Opera Works’ production of “Guys and Dolls,” the Frank Loesser musical that easily ranks among the very best musicals of the “Golden Age” of Broadway, has just three performances remaining – Fri....
View Article“The Lion King” roars at Cadillac Palace box office
The North American touring production of Disney’s “The Lion King,” directed by Julie Taymor, has broken the record for highest-grossing week in Chicago theatrical history. The Tony Award-winning...
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“TEN” earns its rating at The Gift Theatre
At the very same time the world premiere of David Rabe’s “Good for Otto” continues its hugely successful extended run at The Gift Theatre through Feb. 7, the company has gathered a winningly diverse...
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Pegasus’ 29th Young Playwrights Festival dives into teens’ concerns
The Young Playwrights Festival — which encourages Chicago high school students to write plays, and ultimately selects three of them for a professional production — is the most enduring element in...
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‘No Wake’ leaves hangover of bad marriages, problematic parenting
For most parents, the death of a child is the most devastating occurrence imaginable. So what playwright William Donnelly suggests in “No Wake,” now in its Midwest premiere by Route 66 Theatre Company,...
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