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August 10, 2023August 11, 2023Chicago Reviews

MJ: An exciting, thoroughly entertaining look at the “Man in the Mirror”

Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade Strip away the glitter, the abusive childhood, the megamillions, the plastic surgeries, the bones of the Elephant […]

July 23, 2023July 24, 2023Chicago Reviews

Rock of Ages camps up the 80s and highlights some excellent music

Photo by Liz Lauren Take a bunch of 80s rock anthems by groups like Whitesnake, Journey, Poison, REO Speedwagon, Quarterflash, and even […]

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023Chicago Reviews

Rave On: the joyful jukebox musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story takes us back to before “the day the music died”

Photo by Liz Lauren There are some shows that blow you away. There are others that just feel comfortable, warm, and familiar, […]

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023Chicago Reviews

Jagged Little Pill is electrifying with powerful music, performances, and dance wrapped in a superb book

Heidi Blickenstaff and ensemble. All photos by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade I love it when a show surprises me. Despite its having […]

March 16, 2023March 17, 2023Chicago Reviews

Very personal Tina Turner musical totally rocks

Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade When Ike and Tina Turner were popular recording artists, I was—I will admit—not a huge fan…which […]

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Always…Patsy Cline” showcases the singer’s songbook in a beautiful and personal musical

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Michael Brosilow. The first thing you notice upon walking into […]

Ain't Too Proud # 1 Ephraim Sykes Jeremy Pope Jawan M. Jackson James Harkness and Derrick Baskin WEB
April 11, 2019April 11, 2019USAOnStage

USA Onstage NYC: Ain’t Too Proud

Review by Ed Rubin, member of American Theatre Critics Association, NYC’s Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle. Photo by Matthew Murphy There […]

The Cast of Mamma Mia! Brett Beiner Photo
February 25, 2019February 25, 2019Chicago Reviews

“Mamma Mia” is thoroughly entertaining if you are the right audience

Review by Bradley Laas; photo by Brett Beiner I have often been told that I have not lived as a young gay […]

Walk Like a Man
November 15, 2018USAOnStage

USAOnStage Raleigh: Jersey Boys still resonates with fans a decade later

Lauren Van Hemert, American Theatre Critics Association; photo by Joan Marcus. When Jersey Boys opened in 2005, there had only been a […]

March 24, 2018Chicago Reviews, USAOnStage

WI OnStage: Milwaukee Rep’s “Always…Patsy Cline” is Crazy Good

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member I’m not a huge fan of jukebox musicals. It’s simply too easy to […]

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