Reviewed by Abby Simon Broadway in Chicago presents CIRCUS 1903 This show was a truly unique experience, being taken back to the golden age of the circus – when going to the circus was a town holiday. It was interesting to think that during this time, a circus coming into town was THE entertainment that entire towns ...
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Review “The Naked Magicians” (Broadway in Chicago): Hot Aussies Leave Me Giggling, Blushing and Completely Speechless!
Reviewed by Abby Simon Broadway in Chicago presents THE NAKED MAGICIANS. The Naked Magicians, consisting of two exceptionally good looking Australians, Christopher Wayne and Mike Tyler, is a hilariously entertaining show full of fun magic tricks, plenty of R-Rated jokes, and a 90-minute strip tease. This show left me speechless, giggling, and red in the face for ...
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Review “The Snare” (Jackalope Theatre): Divine Acting
Jackalope Theatre presents the world premiere of THE SNARE. Indisputably, the acting in this show is divine. Under the skillful direction of Elana Boulos, the terrific ensemble pulls us in from the very first scene. Cyd Blakewell (Abigail), Caroline Heffernan (Ruth), Sam Blin (Caleb) and Joel Ewing (David) are praying before dinner. We are gawkers of ...
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Review “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” (Broadway in Chicago): Raunchy, Soulful, Good Time!
Broadway in Chicago presents HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH for a limited two week engagement. In 1998, the creative team of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask debuted a unique gender-bending, rock and roll, award-winning musical. Mitchell originated the role of Hedwig, a songstress mourning the loss of her now famous boyfriend. The play-within-a-rock-and-roll-concert has Hedwig ...
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Review “Flanagan’s Wake” (Chicago Theater Works): BYOM, Bring Your Own Mourners!
Reviewed by Abby Simon Chicago Theater Works presents FLANAGAN'S WAKE. Upon entering the theater for Flanagan’s Wake, it seems that there is a very lively party already going on. But upon further investigation, there is a very centralized casket made of old pallets up on the stage. Thus, the scene of an Irish wake, plenty of booze, ...
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Review “Skin for Skin” (The Agency Theatre Collective): Scratches the Skin
The Agency Theatre Collective presents the world premiere of SKIN FOR SKIN. Following the success of their inaugural production, "Chagrin Falls", The Agency Theatre Collective tackles a world premiere. Playwright Paul Pasulka debuts his story about the military interrogation of a Muslim-American contractor suspected of aiding Al-Qaeda. Pasulka tells his tale from multiple angles. A psychologist ...
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Review “A Wrinkle in Time” (Lifeline Theatre): Here’s the wrinkle…
Lifeline Theatre presents A WRINKLE IN TIME. Here's the wrinkle... Something unusual happened to me at Lifeline Theatre last night, I didn't enjoy myself. I've gotten used to being spoiled at Lifeline as I curl up with their latest adaptation. I'm typically fully engaged in their ability to bring page to stage. I settled in to be dazzled ...
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Review “At The Table” (Broken Nose Theatre): Get A Seat ‘At The Table’!
Broken Theatre presents the Midwest Premiere of AT THE TABLE. Worlds collide when a tight foursome invite outsiders into their weekend house party. Stuart (played by Evan Linder), Lauren (played by Echaka Agba), Nate (played by Adam Soule), and Elliott (played by David Weiss) met in college and have been friends for fifteen years. They retreat annually to ...
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Review “Venus in Fur” (Circle Theatre): Pleasureful and Painful
Circle Theatre presents VENUS IN FUR. Playwright David Ives' dark comedy blurs the lines between love and hate, pleasure and pain, reality and fiction in this audition within a play. Thomas (played by Zach Livingston) is a frustrated playwright and director. He can't find the right actress for his new play. He is looking for a commanding ...