Teatro Vista presents the Chicago premiere of IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES. The Mirabel sisters of the Dominican Republic have become international symbols of courage. During the dictatorial regime of General Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, the sisters joined the resistance to fight against oppression. They were brutally punished for their convictions. And on November 25, 1960, three ...
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Review “One-Man Star Wars Trilogy” (Broadway in Chicago): Attention Star Wars Geeks, Don’t Miss This Show!
Broadway in Chicago presents ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY . Charles Ross has condensed our beloved original Star Wars Trilogy (“Star Wars”, “The Empire Strikes Back”, “Return of the Jedi”) into a tight seventy-five minute live performance. He starts each movie by mimicking the iconic soundtrack and talking about the words scrolling vertically on screen. He then ...
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Review “Sender” (A Red Orchid): Drinking in the Drama and Comedy
A Red Orchid presents the World Premiere of SENDER. On the first anniversary of his death, Lynx (played by Steve Haggard) returns to his life. He shows up on his girlfriend’s doorstep (played by Mary Williamson). The charismatic Haggard is remorseful. A fierce Williamson is enraged. Although he is ready to make amends for his sudden ...
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Review “The Realm” (The Other Theatre): Quirky Underground World
The Other Theatre Company presents THE REALM. Before the lights go up, the whispering starts. Voices repeat hushed phrases about believing. Throughout the show Esme Ayvar-Perez (Kansas) will be haunted by these voices. I’m never sure if these are voices in her head or voices of lost souls from within the Realm. It’s one of many ...
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Review “The Magic Parlour” (House Theatre): My Love Affair with Dennis Watkins
The House Theatre of Chicago presents THE MAGIC PARLOUR. My love affair with Dennis Watkins started several years ago. Even before I begin reviewing theatre, I saw the 2001 “Death and Harry Houdini” starring Watkins. Later, I reviewed “Death and Harry Houdini” in 2012 and saw him again in “The Magnificents” in 2013. I’ve ...
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Review “The Few” (Steep Theatre): Honestly Thought-Provoking
Steep Theatre presents the Midwest Premiere of THE FEW. Playwright Samuel D. Hunter gives voice to the invisible and marginalized. His plays are usually set in his home state of Idaho or other Midwest states. His characters are ordinary folks struggling with real life. I enjoy Hunter’s work immensely. Besides THE FEW, I’ve seen The ...
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Review “The Last Big Mistake” (The Factory Theater): Factory’s Legendary Bad Ass Shenanigans Relocated
The Factory Theater presents the World Premiere of THE LAST BIG MISTAKE. Factory christens its new Rogers Park theater with sweat, blood and chortling. Their first show is a high energy, combative comedy. Kim Boler (Lola) and Angela DeMarco (Roxie) play former lady wrestlers turned cocktail servers moonlighting as newbie crooks. When they don’t get paid ...