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January 20, 2020January 20, 2020Chicago Reviews

"Sheepdog" shows that the issue of killer cops is not simply black and white

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Lowell Thomas. We’re barely halfway through January, and I have […]

January 18, 2020January 22, 2020Chicago Reviews

In "The Gulf," a pair of lesbian lovers are slowly drifting apart

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Michael Brosilow. You walk into the theatre and the first […]

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020Chicago Reviews

Trent James thoroughly impresses and amazes at Chicago Magic Lounge

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Chicago Magic Lounge. An evening spent at Chicago Magic Lounge […]

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020Chicago Reviews

"Thirst" is a provocative exploration of war and relationships

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Jesus J. Montero. Thirst, now playing at Strawdog Theatre, lives […]

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 […]

December 14, 2019December 14, 2019Chicago Reviews

Aroooo! Otherworld's The Winter Wolf returns with its sweet and lovely Christmas tale

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Coming to terms with change is never easy, and death—one of the […]

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019Chicago Reviews

The Santaland Diaries is a hilarious antidote to excessive Christmas cheer

Review by Karen Topham, ChicagoOnstage, member American Theatre Critics Association. Photo by Cody Nieset. So you’re shopping at Christkindlmarket and want to […]

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