Review: “Hamlet” (The Gift Theatre)
“Hamlet” is essentially a play about oppression. The prince of Denmark is kept from being king by a tyrannical leader, he is being spied upon at every turn, and he […]
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Review: “Bull in a China Shop” (About Face Theatre)
So often, when iconic LGBTQIA characters appear in our cultural narratives, they don’t get the same freedom to be messy and flawed as heterosexual characters would in the same circumstance. […]
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 […]
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 Wit […]
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 […]