Lonely at the Top: A Review of Top Girls at Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
This production of Caryl Churchill’s 1982 play attempts to examine the present by looking to the past.
Idol Spectacle: A Review of Voice of Good Hope at City Lit Theater
Kristine Thatcher’s biographical drama on Barbara Jordan resurfaces at a crucial juncture in American history.
The Art of Loss: A Review of Thirst at Strawdog Theatre Company
Playwright C.A. Johnson’s world of civil war, bombs, looting, gangs, and starvation is hardly fictional. It is practically here.
Nothing to Shout About: A Review of Whisper House at Black Button Eyes Productions
This spooky meta musical from Kyle Jarrow (“SpongeBob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical”) and Duncan Sheik (“Spring Awakening”) cares more than it scares.
Gone Fishin’: A Review of The Gulf at About Face Theatre
A slow and solitary, meditative musing on human nature. And fish.
Wherefore Art Thou: A Review of Juliet at Theatre Y
Putting the theme of “motherhood” through the dramatic wringer, András Visky’s play becomes less a distillation than a reduction.
Adults at Play: A Review of Forts: Adult Night at Filament Theatre
Filament kindly offers a theatrical experience designed to bring the inner child out of any tired and overworked adult.
I’m a Musical, Duh: A Review of Mean Girls at Broadway In Chicago
This big-budget musical adaptation of the beloved film written by Tina Fey is less than fetching.
Pursuit of Perfection: A Review of Dance Nation at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
A provocative and powerful new play by Clare Barron, told with equal parts joy and seriousness.
Nine to Five: A Review of Working at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
First directed by Stephen Schwartz, this musical, based on the writings of Studs Terkel, explores the nature of work in contemporary America.
