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Month: June 2019

June 29, 2019June 30, 2019Chicago Reviews

Skokie Theatre celebrates Independence Day with “1776”

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member. What better way […]

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Ada and the Engine” takes us to the dawn of the computer age: 1819.

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Joe […]

June 23, 2019June 23, 2019Chicago Reviews

“If I Forget” challenges us to think about how we remember

Review by Kelly MacBlane At some point during the second act of […]

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019Chicago Reviews

Theo Ubique’s “Hedwig” rocks with Will Lidke’s brilliant performance

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Austin […]

June 16, 2019June 28, 2019Chicago Reviews

The poetic, enigmatic The River will lure you in.

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Austin […]

June 15, 2019June 15, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Prophet$” is an utterly hilarious look at televangelism

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Michael […]

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Lefty and Crabbe” hilariously looks back on vaudeville and the early days of movies

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Evan […]

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Queen of the Mist” is a haunting, compelling musical about the fleeting nature of fame

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Michael […]

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Sweet Texas Reckoning,” perfect for Pride month, dives into complicated familial relationships

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Heather […]

June 9, 2019June 12, 2019Chicago Reviews

There is serious import in RedTape’s lively and enjoyable “We Are Pussy Riot”

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Austin […]

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