Review: “Through the Elevated Line” (Silk Road Rising)
When asked to compare where he’s from to his new Uptown existence, Iranian immigrant Razi says that his homeland feels like another universe. The Mexican immigrant he’s talking to quickly […]
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Review: “Yank! A World War II Love Story” (Pride Film and Plays)
The men of Charlie Company are first described as a unit of types fit for the movies. There’s Czechowski (Will Kazda), the smart aleck with a heart of gold; Rotelli […]
Review: “The Good Fight” (Babes With Blades Theatre Company)
I thought a lot about the 2017 Women’s March while watching “The Good Fight.” Though the play takes place during the British suffragette movement in 1913 and 1914, the parallels […]
Review: “BLKS” (Steppenwolf Theatre Company)
The women in “BLKS” have a lot going on. June is dealing with a break-up. Imani is struggling with a stalled career as a comedian/artist. And Octavia has just discovered […]
Review: “Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black & White” (The Artistic Home)
Show: Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black & White Company: The Artistic Home Venue: The Artistic Home (1376 W. Grand Ave.) When Alice Childress’ “Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story […]
Review: “Marie Christine” (Theater Wit)
Show: Marie Christine Company: Boho Theatre Venue: Theater Wit (1227 W Belmont Ave) BoHo Theatre’s production of Marie Christine by Michel John LaChiusa and directed by Lili-Anne Brown at Theater […]
Review: “J.B.” (City Lit Theater)
Show: “J.B.” Company: City Lit Venue: City Lit Theater (1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave) “Are you ready?” asks one performer to another, before the pair dons masks representing God and […]
Review: “Fade” (Victory Gardens Theater)
Show: Fade Company: Victory Gardens Theater & Teatro Vista Venue: Victory Gardens Theater (2433 N. Lincoln Ave.) “Fade” is a comedy that also serves as a biting critique on how easily a […]
Review: “The Heavens Are Hung In Black” (Shattered Globe Theatre)
Show: “The Heavens Are Hung In Black” Company: Shattered Globe Theatre Venue: Theater Wit (1229 W Belmont Ave) Abraham Lincoln cannot sleep. At the height of the Civil War, his […]
Review: “The Invisible Scarlet O’Neil” (Babes With Blades Theatre Company)
Show: “The Invisible Scarlet O’Neil” Company: Babes With Blades Theatre Company Venue: The Factory Theater (1623 W Howard St) Scarlet O’Neill is not like other young ladies living in 1940s […]