A charming show with heart, My Life As A Cowboy, about a young man who aspires to be a country-western dancer and move to a big city, is an incredibly funny and joyful time. Remember when you were a teenager and the whole world was your oyster? And at the same time, you felt like…
A modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Prospera is a science fiction retelling that features inventive costumes and deeper concepts. When I was in college, I performed in a production of Return To The Forbidden Planet. It was a quirky, over-the-top science fiction retelling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Since then, I have kept an eye…
An impactful show about the unique relationship between an Iranian girl and the father she wants to be with, The Unknown Variable will have you laughing, crying, and discussing at length. Stories about fathers and daughters are as old as time. The relationships can be complicated and beautiful, but they are unique to the two…
A laugh-out-loud parody of Twilight, Twihard! is the musical that you never knew you needed in your life. Hold on tight, spider monkey! If you are a Twilight fan (the movies or the books), you are familiar with the ups and downs of the saga. You’re on Team Edward or Team Jacob, you know the…
With a cohesive new production, Highland Park Players’ RENT will remind you why this show has become a beloved classic. Great voices, lots of passion, and an incredible score. I first saw RENT in 1997, when it was on tour around the country after opening on Broadway the year before. I was born with musicals…
A tale of resilience and love, Goodman Theatre’s The Color Purple is packed with astounding voices, impressive visuals, and a story that will have you laughing and crying. Get your tickets now! I have been a big fan of Brittney Mack for a few years now – ever since I saw her as Anne of…
The new 80s musical Always Something There… is hilariously funny, full of references to the decade, and brimming with excellent music that you know. This is the world premiere – don’t miss it! Having been born in the 1970s, 80s pop culture was always my jam. It is the music of my childhood and, whether…
Teatro ZinZanni – Swingin’ Into Chicago Summer is a fun dinner-theater experience with amazing circus performers and a 4-course meal. A revamped show with a brand new limited-time headliner! Teatro ZinZanni has launched a brand new 8-week engagement for our Chicago summer! ‘Swingin’ Into Chicago Summer’ includes some of the spectacular circus performers that have…
R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) is a funny and cautionary tale about what could happen if robots began thinking for themselves. With the world premiere playing at City Lit Theater, all may not be well that ends well. In this day and age, we are used to automation. We have assembly lines that are primarily made…
