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Rae Gray

by Amanda Finn | September 25, 2026

Northlight’s Adaptation of “The Front Page” Rewrites the Narrative Prepare to have your sides split at this innovative rendition depicting the drama of an old Chicago newsroom.

A woman stands and leans on a desk, speaking to a seated older man in an office setting with a window showing a bridge, a lamp, and papers on the desk.

by Ted C. Fishman | April 22, 2026

“Job” Is a Terreur de Force Writers Theatre's production stars Rae Gray as a Big Tech employee undergoing an evaluation with a therapist played by Christopher Donahue.

A black and white photo of a person lying motionless on a table, partially covered by a sheet, in a dark and empty room. A spotlight illuminates the body, emphasizing a somber and dramatic atmosphere.

by Hugh Iglarsh | March 6, 2026

“The Shape of the Bones” Has Promise but Needs To Be Fleshed Out Playwright Spencer Huffman’s religious drama—and New Theatre Project’s first production in a conventional theater space—boasts some excellent performances in a story that doesn’t quite satisfy.

by Noel Schecter | April 23, 2025

When History Begins to Rhyme: A Review of “Prayer for the French Republic” at Northlight Theatre

by Hugh Iglarsh | January 16, 2025

Chekhov on the Assembly Line: New Theatre Project Talks About Its Factory-Floor Production of “Uncle Vanya”

by Hugh Iglarsh | May 22, 2023

Loveless Truths: A Review of “The Whistleblower” at Theater Wit

by Amanda Finn | April 1, 2022

Sisters in Crisis: A Review of “Spay” at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

by Kevin Greene | November 18, 2016

When London Calls, Who Will Answer? A Review of King Charles III at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

by Alex Huntsberger | May 14, 2015

Review: The Little Foxes/Goodman Theatre

by Jan Hieggelke | January 23, 2014

The Players 2014: The Fifty People Who Really Perform in Chicago

by Zach Freeman | October 7, 2013

Review: The North China Lover/Lookingglass Theatre Company

by Johnny Oleksinski | July 29, 2013

Review: Slowgirl/Steppenwolf Theatre

by Johnny Oleksinski | October 22, 2012

Review: The Book Thief/Steppenwolf Theatre

by Ella Christoph | July 24, 2012

Doubly Directed: Eclipse Theatre Continues O’Neill Journey in “Ah, Wilderness!”

by Ella Christoph | May 25, 2012

Review: Crooked/Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

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