A bold and emotionally resonant a cappella musical, Octet blends breathtaking vocals, inventive staging, and surprising humor into an experience that feels wholly one-of-a-kind. I am a huge lover of Chicago theatre. And to be clear, I love them together and apart. I love theatre, but I also love Chicago, because we do things the…
A gleefully absurd new musical with razor-sharp comedy and an irresistible sense of fun, Iceboy! embraces theatrical nonsense with complete confidence, delivering one laugh-out-loud moment after another. If you know me well, you know that I am always up for a conversation about the changes and growth in musical theatre over the years. What went…
A quirky and imaginative comedy with an offbeat premise, moonwatchers pairs absurd humor with genuine warmth, creating an unpredictable and thoroughly entertaining ride. When I first watched the film The Martian, one musical scene stood out to me. On the space shuttle, the astronauts are each speaking to their families via video, and David Bowie’s…
An energetic look at the rise of a cultural icon, Heartbreak Hotel brings Elvis Presley’s story to life with standout performances, familiar historical moments, and a dynamic stage presence. I have to admit, I don’t know very much about Elvis Presley. He rose to fame before my time, so I know what most people know….
A character-driven and emotionally rich piece with moments of humor woven throughout, Kassandra at the Top of the World blends mythology and introspection to create an experience that feels both intimate and expansive. I have always been a huge fan of a Greek chorus. A small group of people sitting on the side of the…
A haunting and thought-provoking adaptation, The Trojan Women blends ancient tragedy with striking modern parallels, creating an experience that feels both distant and uncomfortably immediate. When my son was in elementary school, his class studied Greek Mythology for several years. It became a topic of conversation in our house at the time, and, with vehicles…
A slow-burning, character-driven drama with sharp wit and an undercurrent of tension, The Sugar Wife draws you in with humor and measured storytelling before revealing something far darker beneath the surface. One of the things that I love most about plays is that you never quite know what you are going to get. You may…
A campy parody of a noir mystery, Off-Nights At The Sometimes Café is set for a world premiere right here in Chicago. Only five shows to choose from! Thompson Street Opera Company is kicking off 2026 with a bang! Off-Nights at the Sometimes Café is a campy parody of a noir mystery and a joyful queer…
A dynamic one-person comedy about a struggling actor manning the phones at a New York restaurant reservation desk, Fully Committed is an energetic showcase of comic timing and character work. I remember hearing about Fully Committed when it premiered on Broadway in 2016, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson. One-person shows are always notable because of how…
