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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
Sep 21, 20172 min read


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
Apr 6, 20173 min read


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 20, 20172 min read


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 9, 20173 min read


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 28, 20172 min read


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
Feb 13, 20173 min read


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 17, 20163 min read


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 8, 20153 min read


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, 20153 min read


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
Dec 1, 20154 min read


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 24, 20153 min read


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 3, 20156 min read


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...
Alexandra Garfield
Nov 2, 20151 min read


A Twist on a Christmas Classic - The Nutcracker
If you’re looking for a new twist on a familiar classic that your kids will enjoy as much as you do, consider The Nutcracker from the...
Alexandra Garfield
Nov 2, 20152 min read


Have a Grumpy Christmas
For those who just want a break from all the Christmas cheer, The Santaland Diaries is the show for you. This one-man show is based on...
Alexandra Garfield
Nov 2, 20151 min read


A Radio Play for Modern and Nostalgic Theater Goers
If you only see one show this holiday season, consider It’s a Wonderful Life: Live In Chicago! Presented as a 1940s Radio Drama, eight...
Alexandra Garfield
Nov 2, 20151 min read
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