June 22, 2018June 22, 2018Chicago Reviews Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” at Ragdale: a “Rare Theatrical Experience” by Joe DeRosa I’ve never been in love. I’ve dreamt of it day and night, but my heart is like a fine […]
June 8, 2018Chicago Reviews The Gift’s “Hamlet” Is a Flawed but Fascinating Production Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Claire Demos. When you walk into The Gift Theatre to see […]
June 3, 2018June 4, 2018Chicago Reviews Lookingglass’s “20,000 Leagues” is a Visually Arresting Show Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Liz Lauren. Lookingglass Theatre has become renowned over the years for […]
May 14, 2018May 14, 2018Chicago Reviews “Flies! The Musical” Is a Bright, Clever, and Fun-Filled Production Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Paul Goyette. The word “fun” has rarely, if ever, been used […]
May 11, 2018Chicago Reviews Brilliant Performances Drive “Suddenly Last Summer” Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Michael Brosilow. What is truth? That seems to be a question […]
March 2, 2018March 2, 2018Chicago Reviews Lifeline’s “Anna Karenina” Shines, Though Act Two Proves Daunting Review by Joe De Rosa; photos by Suzanne Plunkett “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own […]