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Review of the Highly Recommended - World Premiere (soon to be musical classic) SCARAMOUCHE at City Lit.
Have you ever heard the name or term Scaramouche? Maybe you remember it in the bohemian rhapsody or maybe you’ve seen the 1952 film? The 18th century tale set on the eve of the French Revolution, based on a novel by Rafael Sabatini’s may not have the scale of many modern blockbusters and might seem a bit old-school to some, comparable to Sondheim or Hammerstein with roots in classical…
WINDFALL at Steppenwolf explores the price of grief.
A widowed father informed that his child has been killed during a protest, forces him to consider whether a cash settlement can possibly soothe his grief – in the process, we witness how public institutions and policies, in an attempt to remain impartial, reduce tragedy to a transaction while ignoring the emotional needs of individuals. This somewhat mystical world premiere production by Tarell…
Disappointment leads to despair in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at The Goodman in Chicago -Theater Review
Set circa 1927 — at the height of the Great Migration, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is rooted in personal trauma, systemic racism and economic exploitation. Ma Rainey is the leading artist of a struggling Chicago based blues label. Four of her backing musicians sitting in a rehearsal hall of the recording studio examine their lives while waiting for the prima donna to perform. In true blues…
Theater Review: The Sugar Wife Explores Integrity and Intimacy at Theater Wit - Chicago
The Sugar Wife, is a compelling and emotionally charged drama by Elizabeth Kuti, presented by Artistic Home at Theater Wit. This episode explores a story where faith, repression, privilege, and desire intersect inside the home of an affluent Quaker couple in mid-nineteenth century Dublin. When a formerly enslaved African‑American woman and her companion arrive for a ten‑week stay, their presence…
When Good Intentions Go Wrong
A review of The Ally by Itamar Moses at Theater Wit in Chicago. Directed under the steady hand of Jeremy Wechsler, this is a provocative, sometimes humorous look at activism, identity, and what happens when good deeds lead to bad outcomes. A look into the performances, themes, and the play’s relevance to today’s cultural debates. Playing through May 2, 2026. The cast for this Midwest Premiere…
White Rooster - Restless spirits, old curses, mysterious traditions | Theater Review
White Rooster a darkly funny tale of love, loss and the strange things we inherit, draws from a personal family story rooted in early 1900s China. The inventive and haunting play with original music reimagines an American ghost town, weaving together puppetry, movement, and song. Intergenerational trauma mixed with traditions. Moments of humour, joy, connection and yes – – frustration and anger…
Off-Nights A Queer Extravaganza in Andersonville Chicago
The latest premiere from Thompson Street Opera Company, offered Chicago audiences a campy, queer operatic cabaret production filled with drag performance, bel canto vocal artistry, and a delightfully unconventional storyline. Presented at Bramble Arts Loft in Andersonville as Off-Nights at the Sometimes Café, the production featured seven sexually ambiguous characters navigating romance and…
City Lit Has You Seeing Red
In “Changing Channels” at City Lit Theater in Chicago through April 12, 2026. Maggie Carlin (Kat Evans) and boss Eddie Gilroy (Orion Lay-Sleeper) abruptly learn that creating what will become an iconic TV comedy show is not all fun and games. Currently appearing on the fledgling DuMont TV network, Gilroy has an offer to move his wildly popular show to CBS. However, his manager, “Bullets”…
CATS in Skokie is non stop entertainment
Music Theater Works’ production of CATS at Skokie’s North Shore Center for the Performing Arts is a nonstop “catcaphony” of frenzied feline fun. With elements of musical theater, dance, opera and acrobatics there is definitely something for everyone. CATS is a must-see for anyone looking for an enjoyable highly entertaining evening – – presented by Music Theatre Works at North Shore Center for…
HARVEY - St. Sebastian Players - Theater Review
There are two good reasons to see Harvey, by St. Sebastian Players. One is the humorous quirky Pulitzer Prize winning script by Mary Chase and the other is the exceptional performance of Jeff Broitman as Elwood Dowd, the pleasant oddball fellow whose companion and best friend is a six-foot rabbit. Details: Harvey, by St. Sebastian Players, at St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey through March 8,…
A musical history of the Irish by Porchlight Theatre Company - Podcast Theater Review
On one level this is a joyous expression of the Irish people through song but it is also a reminder of pain and struggle but with a wink and nod because Frank McCourt wants us to see the absurdity of life and the humor in being human. You’ll probably love this if you’re of Irish heritage because of the familiarity of the songs and background message. If you’re a few generations removed or have…
Confederates at Redwist - Theater Review
Confederates by playwright Dominique Morrisseau and directed by Aaron Reese Boseman is the level of writing and performance I hope to see when attending a play. This intimate drama at Redtwist Theater delivers a message of unconscious bias and institutional slavery put into motion generations ago and still very much alive and grappled with today on both sides of the racial divide. The expert…
The Dance of Death - Theater Review - Podcast
The highlight of The Dance of Death at Steppenwolf is the outstanding set design of Collette Pollard, that dominates the stage. Featuring an impressive, ancient, oppressive, dimly lit three story plaster and brick edifice, that apparently was a former jail, it is now the military home of a company commander and his wife located on an offshore island. Set in Scandinavia sometime in the late 19th…
Love and Money - Holiday at Goodman Theatre -Review
“Holiday” at The Goodman is a fresh world-premiere adaptation of the classic boy meets girl – – boy meets girl’s sister romcom by Richard Greenberg based on the original 1928 version by playwright Philip Barry and featuring an outstanding cast. This is a story about familial love, romantic love and sexual attraction as well as the influence of money and in both cases – – those who have too…
Company is Good - - Podcast Theater Review
If you’re a subscriber or regular listener to our podcast this is going to be a busy week. Beginning with this review of Company at Skokie Theater, followed immediately by Holiday at the Goodman Theater then Dance of Death at Steppenwolf followed by Confederates at Redtwist then The Irish and How they got that way at Ruth Page. So, if there is a flurry of activity in your inbox from us this week…
Potpourri of Events Recently Past and Coming Up Soon
By Reno Lovison February has started out with a mix of interesting one-off events which I did not include as a podcast episode because I try to reserve those for events that run awhile, giving listeners a chance to see them based on my comments. However, there are often times when one-off events deserve a mention so that performers can get recognition for their efforts and alert others – – not…
Using AI to make a video summary
Recently there was a LinkedIn post asking why we say half-dozen when we can simply say six. This inspired me to have a discussion with Copilot AI about this question and other related linguistic questions I had. It occurred to me that this can be a good illustration showing how AI can be used to delve deeper into a topic by way of a virtual conversation. I also decided this could be a good way to…