Living Inside a Body: A Review of “The Luckiest” at Raven Theatre
Melissa Ross’ “The Luckiest” is a fully compelling, emotionally potent play.
Chasing the Now: A Preview of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s “RE/UNION” at the Harris Theater
“How can we approach the choreography without assuming something about it? When we assume something, we miss what is really happening.”
Dueling in Dystopia: A Review of “Last Hermanos” at A Red Orchid Theatre
Two Mexican American brothers who’ve grown up separately in the United States are together on the run, hoping to make it across the border to Mexico and escape the unfriendly confines that our country has become in a not-too-distant dystopian future.
The Calm-erica Tour: A Preview of Reena Calm at Zanies
Calm has essentially been a nonstop road comic since 2019.
Gothic Glamor: A Review of “Spring Awakening” at Porchlight Music Theatre
Many teens will find catharsis and perhaps gothic glamor in the suffering of these teens.
World Without Pity: A Review of “Rasheeda Speaking” at Shattered Globe Theatre
A real minefield of a drama, focusing on how the macro issues of race, class and gender affect the micro world of workplace relationships.
What to Neglect When You’re Neglecting: A Review of “Emma’s Child” at City Lit Theater
Married couple Jean and Henry plan to adopt the child of an underprivileged teenager, Emma, but they rescind.
Oh, To Be Young Again: A Review of “All’s Well That Ends Well” at Chicago Shakespeare
Shakespeare raised questions on agency, motivation, and how much control we truly command over our lives.
A Little Drizzle: A Preview of Brandi Denise at The Comedy Bar
Denise is a petite and energetic stand-up comic perhaps best known for her recurring role as Quanisha on BET’s “Games People Play.”
Death of the Inventor: A Review of “I Build Giants” by The Plagiarists
A soft sci-fi parable about whether it’s possible to responsibly bring something new into the world.
