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April 1, 2018Chicago Reviews

For a Wonderful, Hopeful Musical, Fire Up the “Spitfire Grill”

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Zeke Dolezalek Sometimes, these days, it seems as if we’re spiraling […]

pretty woman
March 30, 2018January 31, 2020Chicago Reviews

"Pretty Woman" moves to London

Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member, of the original Chicago production of Pretty Woman. For London information, go to https://seatplan.com/london/piccadilly-theatre/. The […]

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 […]

Brigadoon 2 Adam Marchant Charlie (in blue vest) sharing joy of upcoming wedding. Photo by Amy Pasquantonio
March 26, 2018Chicago Reviews, USAOnStage

FL OnStage: “Brigadoon” Enchants at the Wick in Boca

Review by Aaron Krause, American Theatre Critics Association member BOCA RATON — On the Playbill’s cover, gold, upper case letters spell out […]

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 […]

nice work
March 13, 2018Chicago Reviews, USAOnStage

Nation Onstage FL: Nice Work If You Can Get It, Even Better If You Can See It

Review by Beverly Friend, American Theatre Critics Association member Once upon a time, there was an elderly, very religious Jewish man, who was illiterate. […]

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March 13, 2018March 13, 2018Chicago Reviews

Theo Ubique Kills With “Sweeney Todd”

Review by Karen Topham; photos by Cody Jolly Photography Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street contains what some (including me) feel […]

PMT MerrilyWeRollAlong
February 25, 2018Chicago Reviews

Porchlight Theatre Merrily Rolls Along

Since Stephen Sondheim is generally viewed as one of the great Broadway composers of all time, with shows as popular and well-regarded […]

Love Never Dies Utica, NY
February 16, 2018February 16, 2018Chicago Reviews

“Love Never Dies”: Phantom 2: Coney Island Confusion

Review by Karen Topham Love Never Dies, the sequel to the long-running Broadway hit Phantom of the Opera, is an ambitious, beautiful […]

Paramount Cabaret
February 14, 2018February 14, 2018Chicago Reviews

Paramount’s Cabaret: A Difficult Show Done Beau-ti-fully

Review by Karen Topham; Photos by Liz Lauren Cabaret is always a difficult show both to produce and to watch. The 1966 […]

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