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Month: January 2020

January 18, 2020January 22, 2020Chicago Reviews

In "The Gulf," a pair of lesbian lovers are slowly drifting apart

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Michael Brosilow. You walk into the theatre and the first […]

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020Chicago Reviews

"Stop Kiss"'s lovely gay romance is hindered by a choppy structure

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Patrick McLean. There is much to admire about Stop Kiss, […]

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020USAOnStage

USAOnstage NYC: Money, Matrimony & Madness in "London Assurance"

Review by Edward Rubin, member of American Theatre Critics Association, NYC’s Drama Desk, and the Outer Critics Circle; photos by Carol Rosegg  […]

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020USAOnStage

USAOnstage FL: Secret Comedy of Women — Light on Secrecy and Comedy

By Beverly Friend, PHD, Member American Theater Critics Association. When departing the theater, the audience has the opportunity to purchase small white, […]

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020Chicago Reviews

Trent James thoroughly impresses and amazes at Chicago Magic Lounge

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Chicago Magic Lounge. An evening spent at Chicago Magic Lounge […]

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020Chicago Reviews

"Thirst" is a provocative exploration of war and relationships

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Jesus J. Montero. Thirst, now playing at Strawdog Theatre, lives […]

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020Chicago Reviews

"Whisper House" is a ghost story musical that needs more life

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association.  I am quite a fan of Black Button Eyes Productions. I named […]

January 7, 2020Chicago Reviews

Ronnie Marmo *is* Lenny Bruce in "I'm Not a Comedian…"

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Doren Sorell. As the darkness recedes, leaving a soft blue […]

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