Tears of a Clown: A Review of Rigoletto at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Verdi’s tragic opera is lightened by standout performances from veterans and newcomers alike.
Sans Sancho: A Review of Quixote: On the Conquest of the Self at Writers Theatre
Written and directed by Claudio Valdés Kuri, “Quixote” stumbles in its attempt to connect history’s most infamous knight errant with contemporary audiences.
Red Menace: A Review of Foxfinder at Interrobang Theatre Project
A literal fox hunt finds deep allegorical resonances in this Midwestern premiere with echoes of “The Crucible.”
Everyday Framework: A Preview of “Performing Home” at Links Hall
Local dance curator Cynthia Bond presents an Illinois Humanities-supported partner program of space, memory, and the invisible social bonds and barriers that inform them.
Hullabaloo on the Horizon: A Review of Two Mile Hollow at First Floor Theater
A savage and truly refreshing world premiere comedy that takes on history’s least funny subjects: white privilege.
Crossing Over: A Review of The Crucible at Steppenwolf for Young Adults
The nuances of Arthur Miller’s timeless classic feel at odds with the current cultural climate of glaring partiality.
Innocence and Incest and Zombies: A Review of GHOSTS & zombies at Akvavit Theatre
Akvavit Theatre delivers Ibsen’s “Ghosts” with a few gory twists.
