Theatre Reviews
Chicago Stars Shine Bright in Triumphant Mercury Theater “Jersey Boys”
By Rikki Lee Travolta The Four Seasons are a true American success story. In the 1950’s there weren’t a lot...
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Explore the Many Types of Love with Remy Bumppo’s “Love Song” at Theater Wit
By Rikki Lee Travolta Love is a timeless topic for storytellers. Playwright John Kolvenbach shows no fear in addressing the...
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Steppenwolf’s World Premiere “Purpose” is Chicago’s Best Play in Decades
By Rikki Lee Travolta The story of Steppenwolf Theatre is known far and wide among Chicago theatergoers. A small troupe...
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Passion and Power at the Core of Paramount Theatre “A Streetcar Named Desire”
By Rikki Lee Travolta There are great writers throughout history who have a unique voice to their work. In some...
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Invictus Delivers a Knockout with Powerful Pulitzer-Winner “Topdog/Underdog”
By Rikki Lee Travolta Invictus Theatre has been on a strong growth path since debuting on the Chicago storefront theatre...
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Music Theater Works Champions Fun with Comedy “Spelling Bee”
By Rikki Lee Travolta “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is now delighting audiences at North Shore Center for...
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No Time Like the Present for Noel Coward’s “Laughter” at MCC Black Box Theatre
By Holly Sloan In the world of traditional theater, few playwrights are spoken of more than English author, actor, singer,...
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“Hitch*Cocktails” at The Annoyance is a Drunk Theatre Laugh-Olympics
By Rikki Lee Travolta Art can take many forms. Someone who paints beautiful pictures is assuredly considered an artist. A...
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Reflecting the Awesome Power of the Universe, Citadel’s “Silent Sky” Maps Emotions and Explores Gender Roles
By Rikki Lee Travolta Every profession has its designated tools. Chefs use pots, pans, and special knives. Ocean fishermen use...
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