The "Swingset" is a charming comedy - By Carol Moore
**** Recommended I didn’t know what to expect when I went to see the Midwest premiere of The Swingset: An Adult Comedy at Theatre at the Center. This special Valentine’s Day performance turned out to be unexpectedly funny and rather charming. If you have a chance to see this engaging story in the future, I recommend it.
Chicago Opera Theater's "Der Silbersee" is Exquisite - By Jeffrey Leibham
****HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The Chicago premiere of Kurt Weill/Georg Kaiser's "Der Silbersee (The Silver Lake)" is clearly an excellent example of that. This exquisite "Der Silbersee" is quite a polished production and, technically speaking, the best work that Chicago Opera Theater has done thus far. 4 SPOTLIGHTS
Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of "Hamnet" is superb - By Carol Moore
**** Highly Recommended The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of "Hamnet," now playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, is perfect. Honestly, I read Maggie O’Farrell’s book, "Hamnet," and I have to say there isn’t a single thing I’d change about this play. It was the best adaptation of a book that I’ve ever seen – and the acting is superb! 4 BIG Spotlights
"Holiday" is absolutely charming - By Carol Moore
**** Highly Recommended "Holiday" is absolutely charming, a delicious treat in the middle of a dreary, cold winter. This modern adaptation of a Cary-Grant-meets-Katherine-Hepburn comedy will have you laughing in no time flat. It has a brilliant cast, gorgeous costumes and two sumptuously decorated sets. "Holiday" is a must-see! 4 BIG Spotlights
ADMISSIONS * Review by Bob Rubin For TSP News
DEI * AFFIRMATIVE ACTION * MERIT BASED * FIXING DISCRIMINATION || This “fairness” is the subject of the stage play, “Admissions”
"American Icons" was awesome! - By Carol Moore
**** Highly Recommended "American Icons" is a demonstration of all that makes the Joffrey such a leader in contemporary ballet. Opening night was totally awesome! The Joffrey’s classically trained, incredibly talented dancers execute the most complicated choreography with flawless technique and timing – and they make it look easy! 4 BIG Spotlights
Renée Fleming: Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene Recital - by Jeffrey Leibham
***RECOMMENDED*** Great artists seek inspiration from the most unlikely of sources. For the beloved American soprano Renée Fleming, processing the effects of constant isolation and quarantine following the recent global health pandemic, that solace was found in the tranquility of nature.
Laughs are aplenty in 'The Outsider' By Eloise Marie Valadez
There's something funny happening onstage at Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview. The quaint theater opened its 2026 season with "The Outsider," continuing through Feb. 2
Wonderlove: The Stevie Wonder Experience - By Carol Moore
I really enjoyed Wonderlove: The Stevie Wonder Experience, a recent concert at Theatre at the Center.