A Discussion of Tracy Letts’ “The Minutes”
Nov. 29, 2017 Warning: Do not read this prior to seeing the play. Major spoilers are included. It will ruin the experience for you. When […]
Month: November 2017
Steppenwolf’s “The Minutes” a Hilarious, Disturbing Play
Early in Steppenwolf Theatre’s latest play, The Minutes by Tracy Letts, the newest member of the town council of Big Cherry is called […]
“Barney the Elf” a campy, gay Christmas musical change of pace
If your Christmas has been over-Caroled and your Nuts have all been Cracked and you’re just searching for something totally different from your holiday […]
Goodman’s Carol Is the Spirit of Christmas Present
Over a million and a half patrons have seen the Goodman Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Carol since it first opened forty […]
Paramount’s “Elf” Is Simply Sparklejollytwinklejingley
The magic onstage at the Paramount Theatre’s Broadway-quality production of Elf the Musical doesn’t even wait for the show to begin. Parents with […]
Unfocused “Altered Boy” Could Use Alteration
Probably the most difficult thing to do on stage is a one-man (or woman) show. In any normal play, you have other […]
Mitchell Fain’s “Outta Santaland” an Engagingly Personal New Show
The most important things in life, according to Mitchell J. Fain of This Way Outta Santaland (and Other Xmas Miracles), are “a roof […]
Northlight’s “Book of Will” a Hilarious and Poignant Look at History
Any lit major, actor, director or English teacher—and I’m four for four in that count—will tell you without a moment’s hesitation […]
“Wild Boar” Can’t Overcome Confusing Script
Since censorship of the press is a huge issue in this country right now, with the President telling his followers that anything he […]
Boho Theatre’s “Marie Christine” Is a Visceral, Intense Musical Experience
There are times when a musical theatre presentation comes up and just grabs you, slithers under your skin, and will not let […]