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February 14, 2020February 14, 2020Chicago Reviews

CST’s charming, joyful “Emma” is a perfect Austen evening

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Liz Lauren. If Pride and Prejudice is the most beloved […]

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020Chicago Reviews

In Lake Forest, a somewhat uneven “The Fantasticks” still finds a way to entertain

Review by Bradley Laas; photo by North Shore Camera Club. Deep in the suburbs, tucked away in an old high school building, […]

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020Chicago Reviews

Winter lovin': Marriott's "Grease" is darn near perfect

Review by Kelly MacBlane; photo by Liz Lauren. Grease at the Marriott Theatre reminds us how much we miss- and would never […]

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020Chicago Reviews

"Verböten" captures the pain and confusion of being a teen with its energetic punk soundtrack

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Michael Brosilow. It would be difficult to conceive of a […]

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020Chicago Reviews

Traveling "Once on This Island" may not be the Broadway version, but it is still a lovely and emotional restaging

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Joan Marcus. Having missed out on seeing the Tony Award-winning […]

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020Chicago Reviews

"Whisper House" is a ghost story musical that needs more life

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association.  I am quite a fan of Black Button Eyes Productions. I named […]

December 19, 2019Chicago Reviews

Theo Ubique's "Working" celebrates all of us

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Austin Oie Photography. Working is an almost perfect fit for […]

December 16, 2019Chicago Reviews

Adorable, uplifting "Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish" is a holiday winner

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Matt Ferguson. Are you ready for another new Christmas musical […]

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019Chicago Reviews

"The Land of Forgotten Toys" may have a few issues but it's still a tremendously entertaining holiday show

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Zeke Dolezalek. It’s time to review the second new musical […]

December 14, 2019Chicago Reviews

"Annie" is a joy at Citadel

Review by Kelly MacBlane; photo by Carolina Menapace. It is hard not to love the Broadway classic Annie. From its memorable and […]

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