Reviewed by Tom Lawler Who should this see this: Fans of intimately staged, lushly realized theatrical experiences. Anyone curious to see how ATC’s young new artistic director, Will Davis, is putting his stamp on his first season with the company after arriving from New York late last year. What’s it all about: William Inge’s 1953 Pulitzer-winning drama ...
The Fourth Walsh
Theatre with a side of life
Category American Theater Company
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Review “Xanadu” (American Theater Company): Disco Summer Camp In Session
Reviewed by Tom Lawler Set the scene: As the final production of American Theater Company’s Legacy Season in tribute to their late Artistic Director PJ Paparelli, ATC produces Xanadu, a riotous, mega-campy musical comedy based on the misshapen 1980 roller disco musical starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Because this Xanadu was penned by Tony-winning playwright ...
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Review “The Humans” (American Theatre Company): Disconcertingly and Hysterically Authentic!
American Theater Company presents the World Premiere of THE HUMANS. Welcome to the Blakes for Thanksgiving! Dad is exhausted. Mom is intoxicated. Sis is brokenhearted. Momo is demented. Brigid and her new boyfriend are hosting the family gathering in her new, unfurnished apartment. This family is tight. They know each other’s past mistakes and current inadequacies. And ...
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Sons of the Prophet (American Theater Company): A playwright with a lot on his mind
Reviewed by Tom Lawler Making its Chicago debut on the heels of a celebrated off-Broadway run that netted several theater honors including the 2012 Drama Critics Circle award, Stephen Karam’s Sons of the Prophet feels most successful in the craftsmanship of its details rather than in its overall construction. Karam is well-served by director PJ Paparelli’s organic, yet sleekly-staged ...