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Month: November 2017

November 30, 2017Articles, Musings

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 […]

November 30, 2017December 3, 2017Chicago Reviews

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 […]

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017Chicago Reviews

“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 […]

November 28, 2017December 2, 2017Chicago Reviews

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 […]

November 27, 2017November 29, 2017Chicago Reviews

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 […]

November 26, 2017November 29, 2017Chicago Reviews

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 […]

November 25, 2017November 26, 2017Chicago Reviews

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 […]

November 23, 2017November 26, 2017Chicago Reviews

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 […]

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017Chicago Reviews

“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 […]

November 20, 2017November 20, 2017Chicago Reviews

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 […]

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