Reviews by Carol Moore

"Intimate Apparel" is Well-Acted and Beautifully Staged - Review by Carol Moore

**** Recommended **** In order to survive, humans need connections with other humans – friends, lovers, mates. Northlight Theatre’s production of Lynn Nottage’s play, "Intimate Apparel" is a thoughtful story about a lonely black woman who desperately wants an intimate connection with someone. It is a good play, well-acted and beautifully staged but somewhat repetitious. In fact, I found myself zoning out a couple of times during the first act. 3 ½ Spotlights

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You’ll Be Dancing in Your Seat at "Rock of Ages" - Review by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** Are you ready to rock? "Rock of Ages", the fabulous jukebox musical playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, is the show for you! Although "Rock of Ages" has a plot, 'save the Bourbon Bar' as well as a boy-meets-girl sub-plot, the music is the real story – and it rocks! Seriously, the score includes 28 hits from artists like Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx, Pat Benatar, Poison, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Europe, Starship, Quiet Riot, REO Speedwagon and more. You’ll be dancing in your seat! 4 BIG Spotlights

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The Children ARE "The Sound of Music" - Review by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** No matter how many times I’ve seen "The Sound of Music", it doesn’t get old. Marriott Theater’s new production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is one of the best. There are seven reasons I say this – the seven Von Trapp children – who are amazing! The rest of the cast is pretty darn good too! All in all, I think everyone (except a couple of curmudgeons I know) will love this show. 4 BIG Spotlights

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"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is truly spectacular! - Review by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is truly spectacular! Your experience begins before you’re even seated. There’s a working windmill, outlined in white lights, on the left, a huge purple elephant on the right. On the stage, all lush red also outlined with white lights, Moulin Rouge (also in white) is emblazoned across a graduated series of hearts (with more even white lights). As you look closer, you’ll notice cast members, dancing, doing circus stunts, performing in slo-mo, even before curtain. Totally unexpected and a great start for an amazing experience. 4 BIG Spotlights

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Date Night Hilarity with "Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man" - Review by Carol Moore

*** Recommended *** Date night? You and your honey might want to take in "Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man" at the Greenhouse. The title says it all – and the tips include lots and lots of over the top jokes, sexual innuendos, physical comedy, and involuntary/voluntary audience participation. This show is hilarious. I laughed, laughed, and laughed some more. A word of warning: if you’re at all uptight about sex, this is NOT the show for you. Everyone else, hurry and get your tickets. 3 Spotlights

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The Prom: A Bouncy, Feel-Good Musical - Review by Carol Moore

**** Recommended **** A bouncy, feel-good musical, The Prom, will have you dancing in your seat while tugging on your heartstrings. Since it stars four ‘Broadway stars’, The Prom features huge production numbers, catchy tunes, glittery costumes and lots of in-jokes about Broadway. Add in a love story and a happy ending, makes it fun to watch, The Prom gets 3 ½ Spotlights

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"Six" makes Triumphant Return to Chicago - Review by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** "Six", a glitzy pop-rock concert musical starring the six wives of Henry VIII, has been on my personal list of top ten musicals since I saw it at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in 2019. That cast has gone to Broadway, but there’s a new group of queens in town – and they’re fabulous! I loved this new so much that I downloaded the soundtrack – and bought tickets to see it again! How’s that for a recommendation? I’m telling you, get your tickets today! 4 BIG Spotlights

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Drury Lane's Production of "The KIng and I" is Stunning - Review by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** Although "The King and I" has always been one of my favorite musicals, I’d forgotten just how wonderful this musical is! Drury Lane’s stunning new production of "The King and I" is a feast for the eyes as well as for the ears. The cast is outstanding, the children are darling, the voices are amazing, and if you watch carefully, you might even see an elephant! it’s been a long time since I’ve been to Siam – I was really happy to return! 4 BIG Spotlights

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"A Recipe for Disaster" revisited - Review by Carol Moore

*** Recommended *** "A Recipe for Disaster" revisited … I was surprised to get an invitation to experience "A Recipe for Disaster" recently, since I’d reviewed the show last fall. In the meantime, co-creators Rick Bayless and Amy Rubenstein joined the cast on select dates, so Windy City invited us back. Although there are several new cast members, the story is the same – everything that could go wrong on influencer night at the Contumacious Pig, does go wrong. The show is a lot of fun, even the second time around, and the food and drink samplings are mostly delish. Bayless and Rubenstein even stick around for a Q and A after the performance. 3 Spotlights

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"Good Night, Oscar" is ready for Broadway! - Review by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** Let me see, what can I say about the Goodman Theatre’s new production "Good Night, Oscar" that someone else hasn’t already said. Hmm, I’ll say it anyway. "Good Night, Oscar" is ready for Broadway! No kidding! This was one of the most interested, most engrossing, most entertaining plays I’ve seen in a very long time. In my opinion, Sean Hayes just boosted his acting creds from TV star to mega-star! You can’t miss with this one! 4 BIG Spotlights

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"Intimate Apparel" is Well-Acted and Beautifully Staged - Review by Carol Moore

You’ll Be Dancing in Your Seat at "Rock of Ages" - Review by Carol Moore

The Children ARE "The Sound of Music" - Review by Carol Moore

"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" is truly spectacular! - Review by Carol Moore

Date Night Hilarity with "Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man" - Review by Carol Moore

The Prom: A Bouncy, Feel-Good Musical - Review by Carol Moore

"Six" makes Triumphant Return to Chicago - Review by Carol Moore

Drury Lane's Production of "The KIng and I" is Stunning - Review by Carol Moore

"A Recipe for Disaster" revisited - Review by Carol Moore

"Good Night, Oscar" is ready for Broadway! - Review by Carol Moore

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