Some Kind of Wonderful Musical
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is a jubilant celebration of the singer-songwriter’s life and work. Whether you can know every word of h
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Alexandra Garfield
- Oct 29, 2017
- 3 min
Quiet Show Wins Thunderous Applause
On the surface, the premise of Small Mouth Sounds seems like a recipe for disaster. Six modern people on stage for nearly two hours barely s
Alexandra Garfield
- Oct 25, 2017
- 3 min
An Enemy of the People… And Your Time
I hate to say it, but this is a show to skip. The Pear Theatre’s production of An Enemy of the People is not very good. The few good perform
Alexandra Garfield
- Oct 17, 2017
- 4 min
Prince of Egypt Commands Attention
I won’t beat around the burning bush; you have to go to this show.
If you have any interest in theater, you will be kicking yourself in a fe
Alexandra Garfield
- Sep 30, 2017
- 3 min
Hamlet Slays at A.C.T.
If you love seeing Shakespeare productions or just want to see a really good production of Hamlet, you won’t be disappointed. But if you’re
Alexandra Garfield
- Sep 27, 2017
- 3 min
Little Mermaid Stands on its Own Two Feet
This show is more breathtaking than the original Broadway production in almost every way. The Little Mermaid is a show you do not want to mi
Alexandra Garfield
- Sep 25, 2017
- 3 min
Big Top in a Little Theater is a Big Win
The Dragon Theater has put together a complex production that thoughtfully deals with life, death, love, loss, performance and reality in eq
Alexandra Garfield
- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
Tabard Theater (Star) Catches a Hit
The Tabard Theater’s new production of Peter and the Starcatcher is sharp, witty and fun, never straying too far from the source material wh
Alexandra Garfield
- Apr 7, 2017
- 3 min
Deconstructing the Woods
If you’re willing to use your imagination, you’re in for a real treat with The Fiasco Theater's Into the Woods. This minimalistic produc
Alexandra Garfield
- Mar 20, 2017
- 2 min
YOU FOR ME FOR YOU… FOR ME FOR YOU FOR ME…
At its best, the show is clever and poignant, but more often it is convoluted and difficult to follow.The Crowded Fire Theater’s production
Alexandra Garfield
- Mar 9, 2017
- 3 min
MATILDA SPELLS ENCHANTMENT FOR ALL AGES
Whether you are five or ninety-five, I urge you to go see Matilda. This show, on tour now in San Jose, is a delight for the senses based on
Alexandra Garfield
- Mar 1, 2017
- 2 min
THE CEMETERY CLUB REDEEMS ITSELF IN THE SECOND ACT
The Cemetery Club is a decent night out, and that’s about all that can be said. It’s an okay play at a reasonable price. There are...
Alexandra Garfield
- Feb 14, 2017
- 3 min
Gilbert & Sullivan’s Patience: or Bunthorne’s Bride
Looking for an old-fashioned theater experience? A good first stop is Lamplighters Music Theater’s current show, Patience. With a...
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 18, 2016
- 3 min
A LETTER-PERFECT MUSICAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The heartwarming musical, Daddy Long Legs, returns home for the holidays after its successful runs in London, Tokyo and New York....
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 9, 2015
- 3 min
IROQUOIS THEATER FIRE ROARS BACK TO LIFE IN BURNING BLUEBEARD
Heart-wrenching with a sprinkling of hope and a healthy serving of laughter, Burning Bluebeard intertwines two stories in one...
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 2, 2015
- 3 min
RIDE THE CYCLONE: CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER’S MUSICAL ROLLER COASTER
You may not think that a musical can start out with six deaths and still be uplifting and funny without negating the tragedy of loss. But...
Alexandra Garfield
- Dec 2, 2015
- 4 min
LOOKINGGLASS THEATER SHARES A TREASURE WITH CLASSIC TREASURE ISLAND
Set sail with the Lookingglass Theater for the best stage production of Treasure Island you may ever see. The swashbuckling adventure and...
Alexandra Garfield
- Nov 25, 2015
- 3 min
YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, AND YOU MAY NOT WANT TO
You Can’t Take It With You takes us back to a depression-era classic that feels all too relevant today. The show centers around the...
Alexandra Garfield
- Nov 4, 2015
- 6 min
FUN FOR THE HOLIDAYS: FIND THE PERFECT OFF-LOOP SHOW THIS DECEMBER
The trees are bare and shopping malls are crazy. Snow is brewing in the clouds and sugarplum fairies are pirouetting in store windows. So...
Alexandra Garfield
- Nov 2, 2015
- 1 min
A Chicago-Centric Musical for the Holidays
For a fun, historical and Chicago-centric musical, consider checking out The Christmas Schooner at the Mercury Theater. The musical tells...