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One of our objectives is to write occasional feature articles on theatre, theatres, and theatre people. You’ll find them archived here.

March 20, 2018Articles, Chicago Reviews, USAOnStage

Cincinnati OnStage: 4 Plays Reveal Depth of Queen City Theatre Community

by Aaron Krause, American Theatre Critics Association member With reviews of Othello, Red Velvet, Kill Move Paradise, and Be Here Now Theater and history buffs […]

February 21, 2018Articles

With “Southern Gothic,” Windy City Playhouse Brings a New Form of Theatre to Chicago

If you go to Windy City Playhouse, a warm, comfortable theatre located on Irving Park Rd., any time before April 11, you’re […]

January 18, 2018Articles, Musings

A Personal Perspective of Timeline’s “Boy” From a TG Critic

Step into the world of Timeline Theatre’s “Boy” and you walk through an exhibit about the innateness of gender into a theatre […]

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January 16, 2018January 16, 2018Articles

Fayetteville’s Block St. Theatre Travels to Chicago for New Show

This week marks a rather unusual event in Chicago theatre. With the premiere of Flamingo and Decatur” (see review), the city is […]

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017Articles, Chicago Reviews, Meta

Topham’s Top 10: Best Performances of 4th Qtr 2017

With the same caveats as my Top 10 Productions list—I’ve only had the site going for three months, so this list can […]

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017Articles, Chicago Reviews, Meta

Topham’s Top 10: Best Plays of 4th Qtr 2017

It’s that time of year when critics create sometimes arbitrary “Top 10” lists, and (being a bit of a list nerd) I […]

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December 18, 2017Articles

Theatre Person of the Month: Delia Kropp

“I was kind of upset. You could tell there was not a transgender person within twenty yards of the rehearsal room” Delia […]

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December 6, 2017Articles

Harmony France and Firebrand Theatre Are Out to Make a Change

A firebrand is, according to google.com’s dictionary, a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action. Dictionary.com […]

November 30, 2017Articles, Musings

A Discussion of Tracy Letts’ “The Minutes”

Nov. 29, 2017 Warning: Do not read this prior to seeing the play. Major spoilers are included. It will ruin the experience for you. When […]

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November 7, 2017November 7, 2017Articles

Paramount Theatre Slices Up the Competition in 49th Jeff Awards

Chicago theatre celebrated its finest last night at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, as the 49th Annual Equity Jeff Awards presentation rewarded a […]

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