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  • Review “Balm in Gilead” (Griffin Theatre): Delectably Seedy Slice of Life

    Monday, March 23, 2015 Griffin Theatre, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    Griffin Theatre presents BALM IN GILEAD. On my way up the steep staircase at Den Theatre, I was concerned for this drunk man on his way down.  His eyes were half closed.  He took each step with the focused deliberateness of the walking trashed.  I wondered what had happened to this man until later when he ...

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  • My Top Ten Unforgettable Plays of 2014

    Saturday, January 3, 2015 A Red Orchid Theatre, American Theater Company, Goodman Theatre, Griffin Theatre, Haven Theatre, Hubbard Street, Lookingglass Theatre, Oracle Theatre, The Fourth Walsh, The Second City, The-Hypocrites, Writers Theatre Permalink 0

    Out of the 151 plays I saw and reviewed in 2014, these are my Top Ten for their unforgettable quality. GRIFFIN THEATRE:  Titanic was a ship to love.  The emotional connection between the characters and the audience was powerful.  I found it memorable for its passionate and hopeful portrayal of the tragedy. THE SECOND CITY & ...

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  • Review “Titanic” (Griffin Theatre): Brilliantly Epic!

    Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Griffin Theatre, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    Griffin Theatre presents a new, intimate version of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, TITANIC. Onto the fairly small Theater Wit stage, Griffin launches its ‘ship of dreams.‘  The size of the theater works perfectly to connect the audience to the emotionality of the tragic sinking.  From each person’s appearance on the gangplank, Director Scott Weinstein uses ...

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  • Review “Men Should Weep” (Griffin Theatre): A Powerful Tribute to Lassies

    Saturday, July 19, 2014 Griffin Theatre, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

      Griffin Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of MEN SHOULD WEEP.  Playwright Ena Lamont Stewart wrote about working class reality in 1930s Glasgow, Scotland.  Lamont Stewart gives a gritty portrayal of a depression era family.  Maggie Morrison lives with an unemployed husband, 5 kids, a daughter-in-law and granny in a tiny three room flat. She also ...

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  • “Golden Boy” (Griffin Theatre): Bittersweet

    Thursday, May 8, 2014 Griffin Theatre, The Fourth Walsh Permalink 0

    Griffin Theatre presents Revival of GOLDEN BOY. Upon theatre arrival, the massive backdrop commands attention.  Set Designer Dan Stratton has created a mosaic of stained glass rectangles.  During the show, the colorful walls slide back and forth creating different locales.  Lighting Designer Rebecca Barrett silhouettes pivotal moments behind these screens.  Director Jonathan Berry orchestrates this boxing play ...

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