Theatre Reviews

Theatre Reviews

Shakespeare gets a pop redux in the joyful musical & Juliet

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​Invictus Theatre's Network is a timely and exhilarating theatrical experience

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​Steppenwolf welcomes Laurie Metcalf home in the beautifully tragic Little Bear Ridge Road

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​Death Becomes Her is campy fun tailor made for 'the gaze'​

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Satire is a dish served hot in Steppenwolf's The Thanksgiving Play

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Rob McClure is worth the ticket price alone in the warm-hearted Mrs. Doubtfire

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A Star is Born in the wonderful Boop! The Musical

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Women are doing it for themselves in Steppenwolf's hysterical POTUS

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Do not throw away your shot to see (or revisit) Hamilton

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical! is an exclamatory (!) hit!
Glitter, sparkles and spectacle! Oh my!

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Good Night, Oscar; Hello, Sean
A stellar performance by TV's Hayes makes this Goodman production
​the must-see show of the spring

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Steppenwolf scores with the phenomenal
​King James

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​Ginger Minj steals the show in Music Theater Works’ delightful La Cage Aux Folles

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Reimagined Oklahoma! may divide audiences, but is guaranteed to inspire conversations

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Disney's Frozen will warm the hearts of Chicago audiences this holiday season

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Love Actually parody spills the British tea in this often hysterical musical comedy

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Simple, but magical delights bring Beatrix Potter to life at Chicago Children's Theatre

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Madcap farce and tasty bites make this Disaster a treat for all

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