Story After Story: A Review of “The Comedy of Errors” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
One of William Shakespeare’s earliest plays, “The Comedy of Errors” is sublimely ridiculous.
Finding Heart: A Review of Annie at Broadway in Chicago
For this show, the emphasis is on Annie seeking to be loved and accepted and that template is well in place in the new touring production currently playing.
Shining Star: A Review of “Reasons: A Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire” at Black Ensemble Theater
What makes a tribute show work? Watch “Reasons” and learn while swaying, clapping, cheering and ultimately rising to your feet to dance and sing.
Luck of the Irish: Sean Flannery Has Lived Through Ten Near-Death Experiences And Still Manages To Laugh
Flannery will be one of six comics taking the stage for the “Shamrock Shenanigans” show at the Den Theatre, as part of a lineup of Irish comics detailing their unique life experiences as part of a weekend that celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.
Where We Stand: A Review of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Stevie Wonder Experience”
Backed by a seven-piece band, John-Mark McGaha performs in a concert filled with stories and music.
Widening the Circle: Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Announces A New Cycle
The ten companies in the new edition of the CBDLP will perform March 25 and 26 in a program entitled “Sans Pareil,” celebrating the past and the present of the city.
The Promised Land: A Review of “The Mountaintop”at Invictus Theatre
The play is set in Room 306 of Memphis’ Lorraine Motel, the setting of Martin Luther King’s assassination in 1968.
A Story for Everyone: A Review of “1776” at Broadway in Chicago
“1776” took our Founding Fathers off their pedestals and revealed them as clay-footed human beings who passionately squabbled over something as fundamental as American independence. Directors Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L. Page have a fresh take.
Opposing Possibilities: A Review of “Heisenberg, The Uncertainty Principle” at Griffin Theatre Company
British writer Simon Stephens’ 2015 two-hander references physicist Werner Heisenberg’s 1927 discovery that it is impossible for an observer to precisely discern both the position and velocity of a particle.
Stage Top 5: March 2023
Four world premieres and one fond farewell make March a must-go month for theater and opera fans.
