Ghostly Comfort and Joy: A Review of “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre
We watch Scrooge go through his familiar redemptive and restorative ritual with renewed interest.
A Hurricane of Wonder: A Review of Disney’s Frozen at the Cadillac Theatre
When it comes to showing heart, especially in the power ballads and anthems, this show is stirring.
Keeping It Clean: ComedySportz Chicago Moves to The Den Theatre
“The shows are so competitive and physical that they’re as close to sports as you can get with improv.”
Rom-Com Christmas: A Review of Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody
“Love Actually?” shoots at the king of rom-com Christmas films and kills it.
Plus c’est la même chose: A Review of “Her Honor Jane Byrne” at Lookingglass
“Her Honor Jane Byrne,” is a powerful new play written and directed by J. Nicole Brooks, which recently reopened on the Lookingglass stage.
Class Clown: A Preview of John Caponera at Zanies Chicago
The longtime Chicago favorite is heading back into town to perform Thanksgiving weekend at Zanies, the club that gave him his first big breaks.
Buggin’ Out: A Review of Bug at Steppenwolf Theatre
The audience is the fly on the wall of a dingy Oklahoma hotel room where Agnes White is taking refuge from her recently released, abusive ex-husband Jerry.
Musical Comedy for the Masses: A Review of Sister Act at Mercury Theater Chicago
This is likely to be the most fun you’ll have in a Chicago theater this season.
A Lot to Be Happy About: A Preview of Joe List at Zanies
List’s influences and favorites include a who’s who of 1980s comedy legends.
Love Songs From The Rainforest: A Review of Florencia en el Amazonas at Lyric Opera of Chicago
With the programming of the first Spanish-language opera to appear on the main stage, the company continues its climb toward greater inclusivity, the first with a Spanish libretto to be commissioned by an opera company in this country.
