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Izumi Inaba

A joyful woman, arms raised, is lifted by a group of smiling men and a woman onstage; they wear tropical costumes, with palm trees and a blue sky painted in the background, creating a festive, theatrical scene.

by Tristan Bruns | May 18, 2026

“South Pacific” Captures the Magic and Mystery of Paradise The classic musical at Paramount Theatre abounds with lush scenery, colorful costumes, rich orchestral music and enchanting melodies.

A young woman sits on a throne with a guard to her right.

by Mary Wisniewski | October 9, 2025

In “Veal,” the Tormented Middle School Friend Becomes Queen of North America The new dystopian play is the kind of in-your-face, challenging theater that A Red Orchid can do so well.

by Hugh Iglarsh | June 3, 2024

Singularly Intelligent: A Review of “The Singularity Play” by Jackalope Theatre Company

by Newcity | January 6, 2023

Players 2023: Who Really Performs for Chicago Right Now in Theater

by Brian Hieggelke | September 14, 2022

Mother American Dream: A Review of The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington at Steppenwolf

by Hayley Osborn | April 8, 2020

Cut From Her Own Cloth: The Most Spectacular Designs of Miss Izumi Inaba

by Hugh Iglarsh | February 5, 2020

With a Thud: A Review of How a Boy Falls at Northlight Theatre

by Kevin Greene | January 2, 2020

Players 2020: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago

by Hayley Osborn | November 25, 2019

Merry Christmas, Mr. Darcy: A Review of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley at Northlight Theatre

by Hayley Osborn | October 3, 2019

Divine Arcs: A Review of Mother of the Maid at Northlight Theatre

by Persephone Jones | November 19, 2018

Angles and Perspectives: A Review of Mansfield Park at Northlight Theatre

by Kevin Greene | February 14, 2018

State of a Nation: A Review of Fear and Misery in the Third Reich at Haven Theatre

by Kevin Greene | April 12, 2017

All Yees Who Enter: A Review of King of the Yees at Goodman Theatre

by Hugh Iglarsh | March 3, 2017

Making the Galaxy Great Again: A Review of A Wrinkle in Time at Lifeline Theatre

by Kevin Greene | September 13, 2016

World on a Wire A Review of A Comedical Tragedy for Mister Punch at The House Theatre of Chicago

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