Theatre Reviews
“Guys and Dolls” at Drury Lane Theatre Adds Excitement to Familiar Story
By Andie Anderson Revisiting old classics can be a tough challenge, often wrought with an oversaturation of influence that ends up...
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“The S Paradox” by Babes With Blades Bends Time in Futuristic Sword Play Thriller
By Rikki Lee Travolta The world of Chicago theatre is in many ways an incredible living breathing organism with many...
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Steel Beam Makes “Steel Magnolias” Something to Experience Again
By Regina Belt-Daniels I’ve been in “Steel Magnolias” as Ouiser. I’ve even directed it, and thanks to the opportunity to show...
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Not Your Grandma’s “Music Man” – Marriott Theatre Makes a Classic Even Better
By Rikki Lee Travolta Marriott Theatre has proven over and over to have the magical ability to breathe new life...
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“Wake Up Mrs. Moore” from iambe theatre is No Sleeper
By Holly Sloan Freedom. What is it? How is it achieved? How does one know they are free? iambe theater...
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Like the “Twilight Zone”, Edge of the Wood’s “It Is So” Challenges Boundaries of Reality
By Rikki Lee Travolta Sean Hargadon is a brilliant theatrical director, highly respected in the city and suburbs of Chicago....
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Step into History with Fantastic Biographical Play with Music “Monsieur Chopin” at Writers Theatre
By Rikki Lee Travolta One of the wonderful things about the United States of America is its longstanding role as...
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Theater Wit’s “Inanimate” – a Touching Love Story Between a Girl and a Dairy Queen Sign
By Rikki Lee Travolta There are any number of words that could be used to describe the play “Inanimate” by...
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Try Something Different: Skokie Theatre’s “Curious Incident” Breaks New Ground
By Rikki Lee Travolta One of the most exciting things for a theatrical audience is seeing something different. This can...
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