Comedic scenes and fine acting stand out in TimeLine Theatre Company's 'Eureka Day' - By Eloise Marie Valadez
There are plenty of laughs to be found in the recent production being presented currently at Chicago's Broadway Playhouse.
Comedic, compelling and varied works make up Young Playwrights Festival - By Eloise Marie Valadez
Theater fans have the opportunity to enjoy four engaging works by young playwrights currently in Chicago.
ANNIE - A Review by Bob Rubin For TSP News
I think that “Annie” is my all-time favorite musical. It is no wonder that I have seen it about 10 times, including the film versions. I am going to get up on a pedestal and tell you…this is the best production I have ever seen, including the one I saw on Broadway.
'Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs A Christmas Carol Again' lights up Theater Wit stage - By Eloise Marie Valadez
"Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs A Christmas Carol Again" is being presented through Dec. 28 at Theater Wit. It's a humorous production starring Blake Montgomery as Dickens. This solo show is a Jeff Award-winning production and for good reason.
Goodman's 'A Christmas Carol' remains a favorite Chicago holiday tradition - By Eloise Marie Valadez
For theater fans, the best way to usher in the holiday season is to attend The Goodman Theatre's annual production of "A Christmas Carol."
Facility Theatre presents thought-provoking 'Action At A Distance' - By Eloise Marie Valadez
'Action At A Distance' || An innovative theatrical work recently starred on stage at Facility Theatre in Chicago.
ANOTHER HAPPY ON STAGE CHRISTMAS STORY IT IS NOT! - A review by Bob Rubin For TSP News
While all the productions Citadel Theatre puts on are terrific, I really hesitated to review this one. Another happy on-stage holiday story…ho hum! And it has nothing to do with the fact that I am Jewish! But…it is my job, so I reluctantly attended the preopening of “Miracle on South Division Street.” And… am I glad I did!
Music Theater Works presents spirited production of 'Godspell' - By Eloise Marie Valadez
"Godspell" is currently livening up the stage at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie courtesy of Music Theatre Works.
Black Ensemble Theatre's latest show puts spotlight on the blues - By Eloise Marie Valadez
Blues fans will want to take a seat in the audience for Black Ensemble Theatre's newest show.
“Blue Heaven,” which was written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks, is the current show starring on stage at BET. The production runs to Oct. 26. “Blue Heaven,” tells a type of fantasy story, where five deceased legendary blues artists, while gathered in a club in what is meant to be the great beyond, talk about their lives and careers and share their music with one another.
MISERY - Review by Bob Rubin For TSP News
The 1990 film version of Stephen King’s “Misery” was considered one of the better films of the year and won Kathy Bates an Oscar for best actress. So…this was a tough act to follow for Citadel Theatre’s live stage version of it. But follow it they did!