The Neo-Futurists are proud to present a world premiere created and performed by Leah Urzendowski and Anthony Courser THE? UNICORN? HOUR? Are you feeling depressed? Do you need a shot of joy? Well, Urzendowski and Courser are offering up big buckets of shiny, sparkly pleasure. As the creators and performers behind THE? UNICORN? HOUR?, Team U&C fabricate a womb ...
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Review “Odysseo” (Cavalia, Inc.): Unique Yet Uncomfortable
Reviewed by Abby Simon Cavalia Inc. presents ODYSSEO. If you ever leave your house in Chicago, you have seen signs for Odysseo: The Best Show Ever these last few months. As a novice in the review world, I would not agree that this was the best show ever. Was it great to see the theatrical ability of ...
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Review “Spamilton” (Royal George Theatre): Perfect Spoof for “Hamilton” Fans
I saw "Hamilton" this past Fall. I fell in love...hard. I want to see it again and again and again. Since tickets are scarce and expensive, I pacify myself with listening to the complete cast recording at least weekly. For people like me salivating for another slice of Ham, I suggest a hunk of Spam. SPAMILTON ...
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Review “The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz” (House Theatre of Chicago): Good and Terrifying
The House Theatre of Chicago announces the final production in their 15th season, The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz. To be clear, this isn't Judy Garland's "Wizard of Oz." Although House Theatre recommends this production for ages 10 and up, I'm not as certain. I don't want to spoil the dramatic roll-out so I'll just simply say witches are ...
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Review “The Scullery Maid” (Idle Muse Theatre): Caked with Classism
Idle Muse Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of THE SCULLERY MAID. The war is over. The plague is regressing. King Edward III (played by Dave Skvarla) has returned from the battlefield to face domestic disturbances in his castle. Playwright Joseph Zettlelmaier drops us into 1300s England where the kitchen staff is baking a cake for the ...
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Review “Picnic” (American Theater Company): Making Something Old Very New Again
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 ...
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Review “Circus 1903” (Broadway in Chicago): Rare Experience of Being Taken Back in Time
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 ...