August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean – Theater Review!
byAugust Wilson, described as the theater’s Poet of Black America, is the playwright that Goodman Theatre brings to the stage in his first installment…
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Broadway on Chicago’s Paradise Square – Theater Review!
byBroadway in Chicago brings one of the most riveting plays of the year to the stage with Paradise Square. From the creators of another…
Collaboraction Welcomes New President Darlene “DJ Lady D” Jackson – By Briahna Gatlin
byCollaboraction is known for its fearless approach to theatre, eliciting social change, and being on the cusp of innovation. Trendsetting since its inception in…
The Riveting Uncomfortable Truth of “Kill Move Paradise”
byIn response to the growing epidemic of police shootings of Black people, Timeline Theatre presents a story that is bold and conceptual and demands…
Theatre Legend Ron OJ Parson Directs “Stick Fly”
byOne of Chicago’s finest directors, theater legend Ron OJ Parson, is currently directing playwright Lydia R. Diamond’s play Stick Fly, which runs through March…
On Q With the Folks Behind “Sophisticated Ladies”
byPorchlight Music Theatre’s production of Sophisticated Ladies will make your heart sing. The swing music of Duke Ellington makes great theater. One music critic…
“Sophisticated Ladies” Dazzles – By Rick & Brenda McCain
byLet’s take a walk down memory lane during the Harlem Renaissance days, when Black performers like Cab Calloway, Bessie Smith, the dancing Nicholas Brothers,…
Lenny Bruce’s Costly Fight For Free Speech – By Cindy Barrymore
byThe next time you hear a comedian spit a four-letter word from the stage, you may want to consider thanking Lenny Bruce for the…
Kayla Davion: From Ball State University to Broadway!
byIn junior high, Kayla Davion decided she wanted to be an R&B artist, but didn’t get passionate about it until she was heading to…
“The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party” – by Rick & Brenda McCain
byThese days when most animation is computer-generated, the imaginary world of a child is slowly disappearing. The Chicago Children Theatre’s (CCT) Founding Artistic Director…
“The First Deep Breath” Enthralls At Victory Gardens – by Rick & Brenda McCain
by“OMG! WOW! WHAT THE…”, were some of the words we heard in the first 50 minutes of this over three-hour play. The jolt the…
Spooky “Countess Dracula” A Must See At Otherworld Theatre
byAh, tis the season for the puncturing of flesh by razor sharp vampire fangs and the resulting blood-letting. Let if flow, let it flow,…