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A man in a tuxedo with reindeer antlers on his head stands on stage, holding a closed book. The background is dark with a platform and a red object behind him, suggesting a theatrical performance.

by Amanda Finn | December 11, 2025

The Charismatic Charles Dickens Comes to Life Blake Montgomery wins the audience over as Charles Dickens in this one-person play, where the celebrated author diverts from his 172nd annual reading of "A Christmas Carol" to throw a holiday party instead.

by Kevin Greene | January 2, 2020

Players 2020: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago

by Ben Kaye | November 20, 2019

Tragedy in Blue: A Review of Lindiwe at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Kevin Greene | April 30, 2019

Hell or High Water: A Review of The Children at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

by Sharon Hoyer | January 2, 2019

Players 2019: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago

by Kevin Greene | October 11, 2018

Making The Case: A Review of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Steppenwolf for Young Adults

by Kevin Greene | August 31, 2018

Seeing Seventy: A Select Slice of This Fall’s Theater Season

by Aaron Hunt | August 3, 2018

Fear and Trembling: A Review of The Harvest at Griffin Theatre Company

by Kevin Greene | June 22, 2018

Stage Top 5: July 2018

by Kevin Greene | April 7, 2018

A Signal In The Noise: A Review of Birdland at Steep Theatre

by Kevin Greene | March 30, 2018

Stage Top 5: April 2018

by Kevin Greene | January 4, 2018

Players 2018: The Fifty People Who Really Perform for Chicago

by Kevin Greene | October 12, 2017

Crossing Over: A Review of The Crucible at Steppenwolf for Young Adults

by Kevin Greene | January 28, 2017

Shaking, Not Stirring: A Review of Earthquakes in London at Steep Theatre Company

by Danielle Levsky | June 6, 2016

The Space Between A Review of Constellations at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

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