Reviewed by Abby Simon Broadway in Chicago presents "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus." A hilarious one man show adapted from the 1992 hit book written by John Gray. Just one day after Valentines Day, a day in which most relationships put aside their differences and indulge in all things love. On the flip ...
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Theatre with a side of life
Category Broadway in Chicago
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The Bodyguard Musical (Broadway in Chicago): Deborah Cox Shines in Flashy Whitney Houston Tribute
Reviewed by Tom Lawler Who should this see this: Fans of Whitney Houston, Deborah Cox and “So You Think You Can Dance.” What’s it all about: Based on the 1992 romantic thriller of the same title starring Kevin Costner and the late Whitney Houston, The Bodyguard Musical hews closely to the original screenplay about a famous, strong-willed ...
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The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway in Chicago): The Music of the Night Still Enthralls
Reviewed by Tom Lawler Who should this see this: Anyone who hasn’t yet seen the standard all Broadway musicals are measured against. Anyone who wants to again experience Andrew Lloyd Webber’s (Evita, Cats) superbly-crafted opus in a gleaming new production that hasn’t lost its ability to astonish since making its debut 30 years ago. What’s it all ...
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Review “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” (Broadway in Chicago): Fascinating! Lovely!
Broadway In Chicago presents the winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. Playwright Simon Stephens adapts Mark Haddon's best-selling novel into a virtual reality experience. The story is about a brilliant fifteen year old challenged with an autistic-like disability. (Christopher's special needs are never labeled with ...
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Review “Annie” (Broadway in Chicago): Relevant and Uplifting
Broadway in Chicago presents the limited engagement of ANNIE. Chicago is spinning in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election. People are sad. The city is somber. Parents are asking ‘how do I explain this to my kids?’ I, myself, was feeling helpless, useless and hopeless on Wednesday evening when I stumbled into ANNIE. ...
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Review “Fun Home” (Broadway in Chicago): Get Your Ticket Quick!
Broadway In Chicago and Producers Fox Theatricals and Barbara Whitman present the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning Best Musical, FUN HOME. This is a musical about real life. Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel (played by Kate Shindle) struggles to tell her father’s story in drawings. Always present, Shindle muses poignant moments in Bechdel’s life. She looks back at herself ...
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Review “Hamilton” (Broadway in Chicago): My NEW Favorite Musical
Broadway in Chicago presents the Tony Award-winning HAMILTON. I saw this blockbuster sensation on Wednesday night. It’s a life-changer! Since experiencing the biographical musical, I’ve been pondering the revolutionist, now and then. I’ve been musing about how future generations will interpret this tumultuous moment in U.S. history. I’ve been wondering how my life looks from a ...
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Review “Disenchanted!” (Broadway in Chicago): The Real Castlewives of Disney
Broadway In Chicago and Starvox Entertainment are pleased to present DISENCHANTED! Former history teacher Dennis T. Giacino (book, music, lyrics) mused about what the real 10-year old Pocahontas might think of her busty, mini-skirt wearing 20-year old cartoon depiction. His historic reflection led to an exploration of all Disney princesses. What did these ‘Real Castlewives of ...