All Hat and No Dickens: A Review of Mr. Dickens’ Hat at Northlight Theatre
The story revolves around Kit, a loyal young daughter struggling to pay off the debts of her father, who as the play opens is languishing in a debtors prison.
Having Fun on All Fronts: A Preview of Chris Franjola at Zanies Chicago
In the highly competitive world of show business, it can be hard to find true friends. But comic Chris Franjola was one of the lucky ones, becoming best buddies with rising star Chelsea Handler.
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.
