House of DOV presents 'Circle of Apathy' By Eloise Marie Valadez
House of DOV recently unveiled its newest dance work in the Chicagoland area - the world premiere of "Circle of Apathy"
"Brokeback Mountain" * By Carol Moore
**** Highly Recommended Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s production of the North American premiere of "Brokeback Mountain" is an intense, immersive experience spanning 20 years. Tom Pye’s slanted set, complete with sagebrush, will transport you to Wyoming. The lyrical country-western music reinforced the mood, leaving me feeling that I was on that mountain too. I never saw the film but my friend Nancy, who did, said the play was better than the movie. That’s a wow in my book. 4 Spotlights
"Deathtrap" is full of murderous plot twists * By Carol Moore
**** Recommended "Deathtrap" is the first production of the summer season for Dunes Summer Theatre, and it’s a good one. "Deathtrap" is a mystery with lots of plot twists and turns. I don’t want to give anything away, so this review is intentionally vague. You don’t want to miss this one! 4 Spotlights
"Eugene Onegin" – c’est magnifique! * By Carol Moore
**** Highly Recommended **** The Joffrey Ballet’s production of "Eugene Onegin" is dramatic, elegant, romantic, poignant and truly exquisite. Seeing Yuri Possokhov’s emotive choreography interpreted with incredible artistry by the Joffrey company was a transformative experience. Every movement demonstrated acting ability as well as grace and artistry. "Eugene Onegin" – c’est magnifique! 4 BIG Spotlights
'Gee's Bend' offers touching look at family ties, racial tension, community strength * By Eloise Marie Valadez
The Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cutural Center in Evanston recently opened its new season with the acclaimed play "Gee's Bend." The show continues to Sunday, June 7th
DAMN YANKEES * REVIEW FOR TSP NEWS BY BOB RUBIN...”SUCCINCT REVIEWS”
Wow! I expected a small neighborhood production of “Damn Yankees” at Theo (now called The Fred Anzevino Theatre in honor of the late founder and Artistic Director). The production I saw prompted me to watch the 1958 Hollywood film, to make some comparisons.
Sounds of Summer: A Beach Boys Tribute * By Nancy Henke-Konopasek
Sounds of Summer: A Beach Boys Tribute ushered in the summer season at Theatre at the Center in Munster on Sunday afternoon.
"Monty Python’s Spamalot" is a rollicking romp chock full of silly schtick * By Carol Moore
**** Highly Recommended "Monty Python’s Spamalot" is a rollicking romp chock full of silly schtick – all the sight gags, pratfalls and double entendres you could ask for! Eric Idle’s musical is kind of a mash-up of the 1975 film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and bits from the BBC series, "Monty Python’s Flying Circus." Big fan or newby, you’ll be laughing through the whole show! 4 BIG Spotlights
'The-devil-made-me-do-it' Drama "Covenanat" kept me guessing * By Carol Moore
**** Recommended The Goodman Theatre’s production of "Covenant" is a kind of eerie, kind of Southern Gothic, sort of confusing ‘the devil-made-me-do-it drama. At first, I thought it was another story inspired by the legend of Robert Walker, but no, it went off in a direction I never expected. It definitely kept me guessing! 4 Spotlights
Rhythm of the Rocket Man: An Elton John Tribute * By Nancy Henke-Konopasek
The Rhythm of the Rocket Man starring Colte Julian paying tribute to Sir Elton John was an incredible crowd-pleasing show on May 16 at Theatre at the Center.