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‘Big Fish’ Is a Little Hard to Swallow

‘Big Fish’ Is a Little Hard to Swallow

The world premiere show at the Oriental Theatre has plenty of eye candy, a lot of great songs, and a plot that's just a little too contrived.

Posted April 22, 2013, at 3:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
'Othello: The Remix' Will Keep On Bringing That Dope Shakespeare Rap

‘Othello: The Remix’ Will Keep On Bringing That Dope Shakespeare Rap

Chicago Shakespeare just announced that it has extended the Q Brothers' production through June 15.

Posted April 12, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
Mercury’s ‘Barnum’ Is Not the Greatest Show on Earth

Mercury’s ‘Barnum’ Is Not the Greatest Show on Earth

This forgettable spectacle does a lot more fizzling than dazzling.

Posted April 9, 2013, at 11:45 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
You Should Catch 'Catch Me If You Can' If You Can

You Should Catch ‘Catch Me If You Can’ If You Can

The Broadway musical, based on Steven Spielberg's 2002 film, is pretty awesome.

Posted April 4, 2013, at 12:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
'Aspects of Love' Review: Mostly Fantastic

‘Aspects of Love’ Review: Mostly Fantastic

Great music meets stiff chemistry in a new play at No Exit Cafe.

Posted March 22, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
The New 'Measure for Measure' Has a Crazy Ending (Spoiler Alert!)

The New ‘Measure for Measure’ Has a Crazy Ending (Spoiler Alert!)

What just happened on stage at the Goodman Theatre?

Posted March 20, 2013, at 1:20 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
‘Jekyll & Hyde’ Review: Bad Show, Good Performers

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ Review: Bad Show, Good Performers

For such a big budget show, you'd really think this adaptation of the 19th-century novel would be a lot better.

Posted March 19, 2013, at 10:55 a.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
‘An American Story’ Shows Lincoln’s Death from his Doctor’s Point of View

‘An American Story’ Shows Lincoln’s Death from his Doctor’s Point of View

Portraying the doctor who cared for Lincoln in his final hours, Hershey Felder leads a musical tour of 19th-century America.

Posted March 14, 2013, at 2:45 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
‘Crime Scene’ Is a Strong New Play About Chicago’s Murder Problem

‘Crime Scene’ Is a Strong New Play About Chicago’s Murder Problem

Collaboraction’s new production about Chicago's high murder rate is visceral, passionate, and pretty well done.

Posted March 7, 2013, at 5:15 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)
‘From Doo Wop to Hip Hop’ Review: Great Songs, Clunky Story

‘From Doo Wop to Hip Hop’ Review: Great Songs, Clunky Story

Great music (almost) redeems the weak narrative structure in Black Ensemble Theatre's latest musical.

Posted March 5, 2013, at 2:05 p.m. | Permalink | Comments (0)