May 25, 2019May 25, 2019Chicago Reviews SIX tells the tales of Henry VIII’s wives in a pop-inspired, jubilant and joyful romp Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Liz Lauren. I spent four decades as an English teacher. Each […]
March 20, 2019March 20, 2019Chicago Reviews “Sweat” is simply a brilliant piece of theatre Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Liz Lauren. I’m just going to come right out and say […]
February 13, 2019February 14, 2019Chicago Reviews Weak plot is a soft spot in the otherwise entertaining “The Total Bent” Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Austin D. Oie. Rifts between fathers and sons have long been […]
January 22, 2019Chicago Reviews Will Eno’s “The Realistic Joneses” comes to humorous life at Theater Wit Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Evan Hanover. “It’s such a pretty night. It’s so quiet. You […]
January 13, 2019Chicago Reviews Exit 63’s “Dark Matters” is a taut little family drama…with aliens Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Shea Petersen. A woman vanishes on her way home from shopping. […]
September 30, 2018October 1, 2018Chicago Reviews “Indecent” is a powerful, timely reminder of the need to act decently Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Michael Brosilow. In an era when America is sadly renewing both […]
September 22, 2018September 22, 2018Chicago Reviews “Curve of Departure” is a lovely slice of life Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Michael Brosilow. Rachel Bonds’ Curve of Departure is a little gem […]
July 25, 2018Chicago Reviews Flawed “Heartbreak Hotel” is still tremendous entertainment Review by Joe DeRosa; photos by Brett Beiner There’s a way to love Heartbreak Hotel. Much like its iconic, complicated subject, this […]
June 2, 2018Chicago Reviews Victory Gardens’ “Mies Julie”: an Intense Look at Sexual and Racial Politics Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Liz Lauren. In a week when Roseanne Barr has offered us […]
March 30, 2018Chicago Reviews “A Taste of Things To Come” Is Funny and Enjoyable Despite Tired Writing Review by Bradley Laas The 1940s were a time of great growth of womankind. More women went to work than ever before […]
