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  • Review “Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol” (Writers Theatre): A Unique Gift to Open NOW!

    Wednesday, December 7, 2022 The Fourth Walsh, Writers Theatre Permalink 0

    In search of a unique gift? Writers has the ticket! Writers Theatre presents the World Premiere live production of MANUAL CINEMA’S CHRISTMAS CAROL.  Manual Cinema reimagines Charles Dickens’ holiday classic as a story within the story. Aunt Trudy (played by a dynamic LaKecia Harris) is grieving the loss of her husband Joe. In the past, Joe has ...

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  • Review “Into the Woods” (Writers Theatre): Superb Ensemble

    Thursday, August 29, 2019 The Fourth Walsh, Writers Theatre Permalink 0

    Writers Theatre presents INTO THE WOODS. The creative team of Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and James Lapine (book) mash up familiar fairytales with equal parts of whimsy and snark.Their clever storytelling twists childlike musings into poignant life contemplations. The first act sends the characters ‘into the woods’ to find their happy endings. The second act ...

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  • Review “Witch” (Writers Theatre): Soulful Storytelling

    Friday, October 12, 2018 The Fourth Walsh, Writers Theatre Permalink 0

    Writers Theatre presents the World Premiere of WITCH. Playwright Jen Silverman weaves an intriguing tale of one witch, one devil, and four poor souls. The play immediately engages in the very first three scenes. Silverman has a frustrated Elizabeth (played by a solid Audrey Francis) lamenting about the villagers’ treatment of her. They believe she’s a ...

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  • Review “Vietgone” (Writers Theatre): A Love Story?

    Thursday, September 20, 2018 The Fourth Walsh, Writers Theatre Permalink 0

    By Jay Worthington We should treat refugees much better than we do.  This was the thought that kept running through my mind while watching the Chicago premiere of Qui Nguyen’s “Vietgone” at Writers Theatre.   The story begins with the chaos of the Vietnam War where we meet Quang, energetically portrayed by Matthew C. Yee, a Vietnamese ...

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  • Review “Marjorie Prime” (Writers Theatre): An Unforgettable and Surreal Experience

    Sunday, January 31, 2016 The Fourth Walsh, Writers Theatre Permalink 0

    Writers Theatre presents MARJORIE PRIME. I saw this show yesterday.  I can’t stop thinking about it.     Playwright Jordan Harrison pens a tale set in the near future. His story captivates immediately as Mary Ann Thebus (Marjorie) and Erik Hellman (Walter) are chatting. A feeble Thebus rattles on about organic peanut butter as the younger Hellman ...

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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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  • EXTENDED Thru 4/6 “Hedda Gabler” (Writer’s Theatre): Fry-ed to Perfection

    Tuesday, May 6, 2014 The Fourth Walsh, Writers Theatre Permalink 0

    On Thursday, I saw Hedda Gabler for the last time – Kate Fry’s (Hedda) sublime performance has ruined me for any future Hedda Gabler productions. Playwright Henrik Ibsen, translated by Nicholas Rudall, penned a tale of a complex woman.   The classic centers around the newly-married Hedda.  Living in the late 1800s, Hedda is discontent with the social mores of the era.  The convention ...

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