September 19, 2019September 19, 2019Chicago Reviews Uniquely staged “Dana H” takes us through one woman’s kidnapping ordeal…in her own words Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Craig Schwartz. I have been bingeing “Criminal Minds” lately, a show […]
July 10, 2019July 10, 2019Chicago Reviews Enjoyable “Music Man” delivers everything but true love Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Liz Lauren. More than Oklahoma, I have always felt that Meredith […]
May 15, 2019May 15, 2019Chicago Reviews “The Winter’s Tale” is a mixture of tragedy and comedy. Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Liz Lauren. The Winter’s Tale, which is known mostly for its […]
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 28, 2019February 28, 2019Chicago Reviews “Twilight Bowl” captures small town life and the role of chance for all of us Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Erica Weiss. In Twilight Bowl by Rebecca Gilman, now playing at […]
January 29, 2019Chicago Reviews “How to Catch Creation” is a witty, engaging look at creation in all forms Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Liz Lauren. “Creation is hard work.” That thought is at the […]
January 15, 2019Chicago Reviews “St.Nicholas” is a dark, moody play with vampires Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Helen Maybanks. A play about a theatre critic would seem to […]
November 8, 2018November 9, 2018Chicago Reviews “Lady in Denmark” doesn’t sing enough Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Liz Lauren. On January 11, 1954, Billie Holliday went to Copenhagen […]
September 25, 2018Chicago Reviews “We’re Only Alive For a Short Amount of Time”…so go see this play! By Beverly Friend, Ph.D., Member American Theater Critics Assn; photo by Liz Lauren. Reviewers know — or are supposed to know — […]
July 22, 2018July 22, 2018Chicago Reviews “Pamplona” is Stacy Keach’s love letter to Hemingway Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Liz Lauren Stacy Keach won an Emmy nomination and a Golden […]
