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TEA WITH EDIE & FITZ Is Intellectually Intricate

Tea with Edie & Fitz, intellectually intricate look at literary giants

Rachel York Is 'De-Perfect' in ANYTHING GOES

Rachel York Is 'De-Perfect' in Roundabout's Anything Goes

Big Fish Caught In Theatrical Flux

Big Fish Caught In Theatrical Flux

AMERICAN IDIOT Is Back With A Vengeance

AMERICAN IDIOT Is Back With A Vengeance

Drury Lane's OLIVER! Plays It Safe

You Will Find Lots of Love In Drury Lane’s OLIVER!

MARIA/STUART Offers Pleasure Through Disfunction

Sideshow’s Maria/Stuart offers pleasure through disfunction

All Hail PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE MUSICAL!

All Hail Priscilla, Queen of the Musical

Gift Theatre’s VIGILS Shows The Freedom in Letting

Gift Theatre’s Vigils shows the freedom in letting go

Goodman's TEDDY FERRARA Opens Up Needed Dialogue

Actors Ground TEDDY FERRARA'S LGBTQ Issues In Collegiate Reality

BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO

Gritty BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Examines The Value of Life

Drury Lane’s SUNSET BLVD. Is A Bit Unfocused

Drury Lane’s SUNSET BLVD. Is A Bit Unfocused

CATHY RIGBY is PETER PAN

CATHY RIGBY is PETER PAN Will Make You Feel Like A Child Again

Lloyd Webber Proves Why He Is NOW & FOREVER

Andrew Lloyd Webber proves why he is Now & Forever

THE MUSIC MAN Trumpets To Success

Paramount Theatre’s THE MUSIC MAN Trumpets To Success

Pygmalion Gives Eliza Her Independence

BoHo & Stage Left's Pygmalion gives Eliza her independence

Steppenwolf’s “The Motherf**cker With The Hat

Hypocrisy rules in Steppenwolf’s “The Motherf**cker With The Hat”

Hooper’s Les Misérables Brings Us Home

Hooper’s Les Misérables Brings Us Home

Chicago's THE BOOK OF MORMON is a faith healer

Chicago's THE BOOK OF MORMON is a faith healer

WAR HORSE Is A Spectular Epic

WAR HORSE captures the timeless bond between humans and animals

After 85 Years Rockettes Still Spectacular

After 85 years Rockettes Christmas still spectacular

SINGING IN THE RAIN Is A Slick Machine

Drury Lane’s SINGING IN THE RAIN Is A Slickly Produced Machine

WE 3 LIZA’S Is A Fantastic Holiday Survival Guide

WE 3 LIZA’S Is A Fantastic Holiday Survival Guide

Court Theatre Successfully Resurrects THE DEAD

Court Theatre Successfully Resurrects James Joyce’s "The Dead"

SISTER ACT Will Redeem Your Soul

SISTER ACT Will Redeem Your Soul

Northlight Theatre’s THE ODD COUPLE

Northlight Theatre’s THE ODD COUPLE Keeps Focus On Friendship

Timeline's WASTELAND Is Rich In Solitude

Timeline’s WASTELAND Shows The Gripping Brotherhood of Man

THE QUALITY OF LIFE Questions The Ethics of Dying

THE QUALITY OF LIFE Explores the Morality of Mortality

STREISAND: THE LEGEND LIVES

STREISAND: THE LEGEND LIVES In ‘BACK TO BROOKLYN’ Tour

THE OPPONENT Is A TKO (Theatrical Knock-out)!

A Red Orchid's THE OPPONENT Is A TKO (Theatrical Knock-out)!

Billy Porter is the Soul of KINKY BOOTS

Billy Porter is the Soul of Kinky Boots

Pacholski Directs An Actor-Centric ASSASSINS

Pacholski Directs An Actor-Centric ASSASSINS

Bailiwick's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Rocks!

Bailiwick’s BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Is Emo-Brilliant!

A Well Balanced SUNDAY IN THE PARK

A Well Balanced SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Goodman's Sobering SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH

Cromer Brings a Sobering SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH To The Goodman

Steppenwolf's GOOD PEOPLE Examines Luck

Steppenwolf’s GOOD PEOPLE Is A Fascinating Look at Luck

I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE Is Golden

I Love Lucy® Live on Stage is the golden age of TV reborn

Drury Lane's XANADU Is Alive!

Drury Lane's XANADU Is Alive!

Milwaukee Rep Stages A Definitive “ASSASSINS”

Milwaukee rep stages a definitive “Assassins”

Vitalist’s ‘pool (no water)’ Goes Off The Deep End

Vitalist’s ‘pool (no water)’ Goes Off The Deep End

Marriott's DREAMGIRLS: Your Gonna Love It!

Marriott's DREAMGIRLS: Your Gonna Love It!

IDOMENEUS Sings Like A Greek Chorus

Sideshow’s IDOMENEUS Sings Like A Greek Chorus

'Great American Trailer Park Musical Is Trashy Fun

'Great American Trailer Park Musical' is trashy fun

Theatre at The Center’s “Little Shop Of Horrors”

Theatre at The Center’s “Little Shop Of Horrors” shows its fangs

Goodman’s ‘Crowns’ Proves It Takes A Village

Goodman’s ‘Crowns’ proves it takes a village

‘The Vortex’ Is A Modern Masterwork

‘The Vortex’ proves coward is not dead yet

'WTC View' Explores Loss Of The Everyman

'WTC View' explores loss of the everyman

Sullivan & Son Comedy Tour Gays It “Up”

Sullivan & Son Comedy Tour gays it “up”

La Soirée est Magnifique

La Soirée est Magnifique

"Girls Night; The Musical" Needs A Magic Mike

‘Hero: The Musical’ Takes Us Up, Up & Away

‘Hero: The Musical’ takes us up, up and away

'A Steady Rain' Returns

'A Steady Rain' Returns

Cirque Shanghai 'Year of The Dragon'

Cirque Shanghai 'Year of The Dragon'

Eastland: A New Musical Theatrically Spiritual

Eastland: A New Musical Theatrically Spiritual

BoHo's 'Floyd Collins' Is A Visceral Epic

BoHo's 'Floyd Collins' is a visceral epic

‘Dancing Queen’ Head Trip at Riverfront Theater

‘Dancing Queen’ Head Trip at Riverfront Theater

Crow's Voyage Becomes A Tangled Tale

Crow's Voyage Becomes A Tangled Tale

Saloff's Voice Transforms 'Butterfly'

Saloff's Voice Transforms 'Butterfly'

'Motherhood the Musical' Knows Who Is Watching

'Motherhood the Musical' Knows Who Is Watching

'Girl You Know It's True' Tackles The Fame Moster

'Girl You Know It's True' Tackles The Fame Moster

Street Tempo Re-Imagines

Street Tempo Re-Imagines "Little Shop Of Horrors"

'Freud's Last Session' Gives Us The Great Debate

'Freud's Last Session' Gives Us The Great Debate

Finnegan Shines In

Finnegan Shines In "A Catered Affair"

Drury Lane Mounts an Iconic

Drury Lane Mounts an Iconic "GYPSY"

Timeline's Stock Rises With 'Enron'

Timeline's Stock Rises With 'Enron'

'dark play or stories for boys' Virtual Perfection

'dark play or stories for boys' Virtual Perfection

'Jack's Precious Moment' Emotionally Cracked

'Jack's Precious Moment' Emotionally Cracked

BoHo's 'Tartuffe' Not Lost In Translation

BoHo's 'Tartuffe' Not Lost In Translation

Marriott's

Marriott's "Legally Blonde" A Guilty Pleasure

Goodman Theatre Stages an Amazing

Goodman Theatre Stages an Amazing "Race"

Playwright Carlos Murillo Goes Viral

Playwright Carlos Murillo Goes Viral

Hollis Resnik Is Still Here!

Hollis Resnik Is Still Here!

'Elizabeth Rex' at Chicago Shakes

'Elizabeth Rex' at Chicago Shakes

Griffin's

Griffin's "Spring Awakening"

Goodman's 'A Christmas Carol' Redeems The Spirit

Goodman's 'A Christmas Carol' Redeems The Spirit

'The Christmas Schooner' Sails At The Mercury

'The Christmas Schooner' Sails At The Mercury

'Let My People Come

'Let My People Come" Makes The Old New Again

Court's 'An Iliad' Is A Fantastic Odyssey

Court's 'An Iliad' Is A Fantastic Odyssey

Prop's 'All The Girls Love Bobby Kennedy'

Prop's 'All The Girls Love Bobby Kennedy'

"Walk Two Moons" Keeps Kids Attention

'Maestro' Is The Best Of All Possible Worlds

'Maestro' Is The Best Of All Possible Worlds

Gift Theatre's 'Cloud 9' Deserves Sold-Out Run

Gift Theatre's 'Cloud 9' Deserves Sold-Out Run

'Bad Boys of Dance' Bring In The New

'Bad Boys of Dance' Bring In The New

“Bus Stop” is Old Country Buffet

“Bus Stop” is Old Country Buffet

Profiles Mounts A Problematic

Profiles Mounts A Problematic "Behanding"

Re-Mount of

Re-Mount of "FRAT" Expertly Examines Brotherhood

'The Doyle & Debbie Show' Darn Near Perfection

'The Doyle & Debbie Show' Darn Near Perfection

Interrobang's

Interrobang's "The Argument" Masterfully Macabre

Strawdog's Nearly Flawless

Strawdog's Nearly Flawless "Old Times"

BoHo Gives Us The Simple Joys Of 'Pippin'

BoHo Gives Us The Simple Joys Of 'Pippin'

Remy Bumppo's

Remy Bumppo's "Mourning Becomes Electra"

Goodman's

Goodman's "Red" Is High Art

Raven's “Bus Stop” is Old Country Buffet

Raven's “Bus Stop” is Old Country Buffet

Bailiwick's

Bailiwick's "Violet" Redeems The Soul

Hypocrites “Sophocles” Revels in Blood

Hypocrites “Sophocles” Revels in Blood

“Yellowman” is a Two Man Army

“Yellowman” is a Two Man Army

'Count Of Monte Cristo' Is Pure Providence

'Count Of Monte Cristo' Is Pure Providence

“Hallelujah Broadway” Fly With One Wing

“Hallelujah Broadway” Fly With One Wing

"Waiting For Lefty" Packs A Punch

Fringe's

Fringe's "Weinermobile" Is A Journey Relished

Audience Needs A Prozac With

Audience Needs A Prozac With "Women Are Crazy..."

"Putting It Together" Makes Everybody Rise!

"A Beautiful Spell" Misses Marital Magic

Cirque Shanghai Gets An 'Extreme' Makeover

Cirque Shanghai Gets An 'Extreme' Makeover

Hwang's 'Chinglish' Is A Modern Masterpiece

Hwang's 'Chinglish' Is A Modern Masterpiece

BoHo Mounts A Scorching

BoHo Mounts A Scorching "Icarus"

Alvin Ailey's Relevant Revelations

Alvin Ailey's Relevant Revelations

“Rock of Ages” Ain’t Nothin But a Good Time

“Rock of Ages” ain’t nothin but a good time

Lookingglass’ ICARUS Will Melt Your Heart

Lookingglass’ ICARUS Will Melt Your Heart

'The Addams Family' Is Happy/Sad

'The Addams Family' Is Happy/Sad

‘Beethoven As I Knew Him’ Is An Ode To Joy

Felder’s ‘Beethoven As I Knew Him’ Is An Ode To Joy

Jackie Hoffman Is Our Savior Of Comedy

Jackie Hoffman Is Our Savior Of Comedy

'South Pacific' Retelling Is A Triumph

'South Pacific' Retelling Is A Triumph

Thoroughly Mediocre Millie

Thoroughly Mediocre Millie at the Drury Lane Theatre Oak Brook, review by Michael J. Roberts

‘Hairspray’ Is Musical Theatre Perfection

Marriott’s ‘Hairspray’ Is Musical Theatre Perfection

'Cats' Reborn

'Cats' Reborn

La Mancha & The Fantastick's Grounded In Simplicit

La Mancha & The Fantastick's Grounded In Simplicity

Broadway Revival Of 'Hair' Tribally Relevant

Broadway Revival Of 'Hair' Tribally Relevant

Route 66 Amps Up 'High Fidelity'

Route 66 Amps Up 'High Fidelity'

Marriott’s Piazza è Magnifica

Marriott’s Piazza è Magnifica

'Footloose' Cuts With Stellar Cast

'Footloose' Cuts With Stellar Cast

'The Mistress Cycle' Is A Triumph Of Womanhood

'The Mistress Cycle' Is A Triumph Of Womanhood

Steppenwolf's 'Up' Is Emotionally Grounded

Steppenwolf's 'Up' is emotionally grounded, review by Michael Roberts

'Pump Boys & Dinettes' Inflates Old Stereotypes

Drury Lane's 'Pump Boys & Dinettes' Inflates Old Stereotypes

Goodman's 'The Crowd You're In With'

The Crowd You're In With proves the importance of being earnest

Marriott's 'Spelling Bee' Goes For The Jugular

Marriott's 'Spelling Bee' goes for the jugular

Thornton's Powerful 'Sex, Dreams & Self Control'

Thornton's 'Sex, Dreams & Self Control', a showcase of self discovery

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Snow White and The 7 Drag Queens is the most original of them all

Portman delivers a poignant 'Evita'

Portman keeps her promise and delivers a poignant 'Evita'

'Chicago

'Chicago for a new generation, at the Oriental Theatre through March 8

Lookingglass Give Us An Older But Wiser 'Our Town'

Lookingglass gives us an older but wiser 'Our Town'

Xanadu, a balance of comedy and camp

Xanadu at the Drury Lane nicely balances the comedy with the camp

The Heat's Back On In 'Saigon'

The heat's back on in 'Saigon,' at Drury Lane Oakbrook

'Don't Dress For Dinner' Is A Gastronomical Feast

'Don't Dress For Dinner' is a gastronomical feast of funny

Sears & Weed Make ‘The Bowery Boys’ Shine

Sears and weed make ‘The Bowery Boys’ shine

Meet Me in St. Louis

Meet Me in St. Louis is a grand holiday getaway

Million Dollar Quartet

'Million Dollar Quartet' is the crown jewel for jukebox musicals

Drury Lane’s ‘Mame’ Lives!

Drury Lane’s ‘Mame’ Lives!

Dirty Dancing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre

Despite missteps, "Dirty Dancing" brings the heat

Steppenwolf’s ‘Kafka’ is Unparalleled

Steppenwolf’s ‘Kafka’ is unparalleled, review by Michael J. Roberts

Theatre At The Center’s The Producers

Theatre At The Center’s The Producers Relies On Its Predecessors

Mamma Mia! Returns

Mamma Mia! Returns: How Can We Resist Ya

The People's Temple

'The People's Temple' Explores The Anatomy Of A Cult

Liza: ‘Happy Everything!’

Liza with a “Z” remains one of the greatest entertainers in the world

‘The Juliet Letter’ Gets A Powerful Delivery

‘The Juliet Letter’ gets a powerful delivery

Bette Midler's

Bette Midler's "Showgirl" sizzles at The Venue, review by Alissa Norby

Marriott’s ‘The Full Monty’ Is A Little Limp

Marriott’s ‘The Full Monty’ is a little limp, review in ShowBizQ

Goodman’s Ain’t Misbehavin’ Is Pure Platinum

Goodman’s Ain’t Misbehavin’ is pure platinum, review in ShowbizQ

‘Superior Donuts’ Is A True Taste Of Chicago

‘Superior Donuts’ is a true taste of Chicago, review in ShowbizQ

‘Kid From Brooklyn’ Leaves Danny Kaye M.I.A.

‘Kid From Brooklyn’ leaves Danny Kaye M.I.A.

Didier’s Dances Dazzle In ‘Cirque Shanghai: Gold’

Didier’s dances dazzle in ‘Cirque Shanghai: Gold’

Golly Gee: Berkobien’s ‘Buddy’ Is Brilliant!

Golly Gee: Berkobien’s ‘Buddy’ is brilliant, review in ShowbizQ

‘Avenue Q’ Is Puppetry Of The Purpose!

‘Avenue Q’ Is Puppetry Of The Purpose!

Psychedelic Shout! Lands At Water Tower

Psychedelic Shout! lands at Water Tower, review by Michael J. Roberts

‘Around The World in 80 Days’

‘Around The World in 80 Days’ Is A Trip Worth Taking!

Nastrovia to Nadler and his Russians!

Nastrovia to Nadler and his Russians!

Power’s Powerful ‘Fiorello!' Blossoms Again

Power’s Powerful ‘Fiorello!' Blossoms Again

‘Knute Rockne-All American’ Tackles A Legend

‘Knute Rockne-All American’ Tackles A Legend, review in ShowBizQ

‘Vampire Weekend’ Fangs Radical Genius

‘Vampire Weekend’ fangs radical genius during sold-out concert

‘Nine’ Goes An Unusual Way

‘Nine’ Goes An Unusual Way, review by Michael J. Roberts

Can You Hear Me Now? I’m Dead!

Can You Hear Me Now? I’m Dead!

‘Drowsy Chaperone’ Has A Jewel In Opel

‘Drowsy Chaperone’ Has A Jewel In Opel

Mandy Patinkin Brings It Home

Mandy Patinkin Brings It Home, review by Michael J. Roberts

Brothers Share Torment ‘In A Dark Dark House’

Brothers Share Torment ‘In A Dark Dark House’

“The Attempters” Are In The House!

“The Attempters” Are In The House! - full review by Michael J. Roberts

Side Project Theatre Comes of Age

Side Project Theatre Comes of Age

Speaking Ring’s ‘Diviner’s’ Springs Awakening

Speaking Ring’s ‘Diviner’s’ Springs Awakening

A Smart & ‘Sweet Charity’

A Smart & ‘Sweet Charity’, review by Michael J. Roberts

‘Carter’s Way’ Jazzes The Senses

‘Carter’s Way’ jazzes the senses, review by Michael J. Roberts

BoHo’s ‘M.Butterfly’ Sheds It’s Cocoon

BoHo’s ‘M.Butterfly’ Sheds It’s Cocoon, review by Michael J. Roberts

Pitching Penguins

‘Pitching Penguins’ In Need Of A Trim, review by Michael J. Roberts

A Steady Rain

Lightening Strikes Twice For ‘A Steady Rain’

Distant Worlds

A Stellar Premier from ‘Distant Worlds’

My Dinner With Amy

‘My Dinner With Amy’ is a galloping gourmet of laughs!

Jesus Christ Superstar With Neeley Rocks!

'Jesus Christ Superstar' with Neeley rocks the Cadillac Palace Theatre

Marriott’s “Les Miz” Is A Theatrical Triumph!

The Marriott Theatre's "Les Miz" is a theatrical triumph

Altar Boyz

Altar Boyz has settled into the Drury Lane Water Tower Theatre

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