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Collette Pollard

An older man in a blue uniform sits on a couch, talking to a woman in a red dress with a patterned apron. They appear to be in a dramatic scene on stage, with somber expressions and a dimly lit, rustic background.

by Mary Wisniewski | February 11, 2026

“The Dance of Death” at Steppenwolf Is an Expressionist Painting Conor McPherson's adaptation of August Strindberg's play conveys something true about human relationships—that love and hate are both forms of intimacy, and often intertwined.

A woman in a Victorian dress points a knife at a seated man with his hands tied behind his back in an ornate, antique room with wooden furniture and a staircase in the background.

by Mary Wisniewski | December 10, 2025

Northlight’s “Gaslight” Turns One Husband’s Manipulation Into a Victorian Detective Caper If you feel like a little malice for the holiday season, catch the triumphantly feminist drama that coined a term prevalent in modern politics.

by Amanda Finn | July 9, 2024

All Abuzz: A Review of “Beehive the Sixties Musical” at Marriott Theatre

by Mary Wisniewski | March 17, 2023

Lies, All Lies: A Review of “Describe the Night” at Steppenwolf Theatre

by Mary Wisniewski | February 23, 2023

Singing In Harmony: A Review of “Fen” at Court Theatre

by Christine Trevino | February 7, 2023

Tall Tales: A Review of Big Fish at Marriott Theatre

by Loy Webb | July 11, 2016

Exactly Where You Want to Be A Review of Between Riverside and Crazy at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Mary Kroeck | October 28, 2015

Review: 1984/Steppenwolf for Young Adults

by Alex Huntsberger | September 15, 2014

Review: Isaac’s Eye/Writers Theatre

by Lisa Buscani | April 28, 2014

Review: In the Garden: A Darwinian Love Story/Lookingglass Theatre

by Zach Freeman | April 16, 2014

Review: Dorian/The House Theatre of Chicago

by Zach Freeman | December 2, 2013

Review: The Nutcracker/The House Theatre of Chicago

by Zach Freeman | September 10, 2013

Review: The Crownless King/The House Theatre of Chicago

by Johnny Oleksinski | February 2, 2013

Review: Sweet Charity/Writers’ Theatre

by Zach Freeman | April 16, 2012

Review: Fish Men/Goodman Theatre and Teatro Vista

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