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Alexandra Garfield
Jan 17, 20182 min read
One Man, A Whole Hotel of Characters
Don Reed’s autobiographical one-man show will have you giggling from the first moment to the last punch line. In a brilliant mix of verbal a
Alexandra Garfield
Jan 13, 20182 min read
Dear Dad, Dear Audience
The show is still in the rough stages and has a long way to go, but the core of the story Anderson tells is worth seeing. As it stands, the
Alexandra Garfield
Dec 17, 20173 min read
A Garden of Vocal Talent
42nd Street Moon’s production of The Secret Garden is very well sung, costumed and performed. Unfortunately, it seems to have overstretched
Alexandra Garfield
Dec 13, 20172 min read
A Sardonic Christmas Performance
TheatreWorks’ production of David Sedaris’ sarcastic show, The Santaland Diaries, is fabulous. If you’re not already familiar with the one-m
Alexandra Garfield
Dec 8, 20173 min read
Experience a Rollicking Holiday Adventure
Jules Verne’s classic story, Around the World in 80 Days, is fun, fast-paced Victorian adventure at its finest. It has struggled over the ye
Alexandra Garfield
Dec 6, 20173 min read
Fresh Take on a Christmas Classic
During its best moments, the show is a hilarious riff on Dickens’ classic tale, but sometimes it feels like a different plot is being forced
Alexandra Garfield
Nov 29, 20173 min read
The Velveteen Rabbit Dances to Life at Yerba Buena
The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children’s book expertly crafted into a quasi-ballet that’s sure to delight young audiences and engage the
Alexandra Garfield
Oct 17, 20174 min read
Prince of Egypt Commands Attention
I won’t beat around the burning bush; you have to go to this show.
If you have any interest in theater, you will be kicking yourself in a fe
Alexandra Garfield
Sep 25, 20173 min read
Big Top in a Little Theater is a Big Win
The Dragon Theater has put together a complex production that thoughtfully deals with life, death, love, loss, performance and reality in eq
Alexandra Garfield
Sep 21, 20172 min read
Tabard Theater (Star) Catches a Hit
The Tabard Theater’s new production of Peter and the Starcatcher is sharp, witty and fun, never straying too far from the source material wh
Alexandra Garfield
Dec 2, 20153 min read
RIDE THE CYCLONE: CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER’S MUSICAL ROLLER COASTER
You may not think that a musical can start out with six deaths and still be uplifting and funny without negating the tragedy of loss. But...
Alexandra Garfield
Dec 2, 20154 min read
LOOKINGGLASS THEATER SHARES A TREASURE WITH CLASSIC TREASURE ISLAND
Set sail with the Lookingglass Theater for the best stage production of Treasure Island you may ever see. The swashbuckling adventure and...
Alexandra Garfield
Nov 2, 20152 min read
A Twist on a Christmas Classic - The Nutcracker
If you’re looking for a new twist on a familiar classic that your kids will enjoy as much as you do, consider The Nutcracker from the...
Alexandra Garfield
Nov 2, 20151 min read
A Radio Play for Modern and Nostalgic Theater Goers
If you only see one show this holiday season, consider It’s a Wonderful Life: Live In Chicago! Presented as a 1940s Radio Drama, eight...
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