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Review: Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Wizard of Oz Brings Family Classic Film to Life

By Katie Priest As many people’s first introduction to the world of Chicago theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater never fails to produce a memorable performance. The Wizard of Oz is one […]

  • Guest Author
  • July 22, 2019
    • Stages , Theater

    Review: Six at Chicago Shakes Boasts a Show-Stopping Cast

    Six

    Hamilton has spoiled us. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece of music and lyrics has taken pop-centric historic adaptations to new heights, and any that may come after it have large shoes to […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • May 29, 2019
    • Stages , Theater

    Review: Poetry of Men in Two Pints by Abbey Theatre at Chicago Shakes

    Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Chicago Shakespeare brings us the esteemed Abbey Theatre (the National Theatre of Ireland) and a poetic two-handed conversation, Two Pints. The Irish pub holds […]

  • Angela Allyn
  • March 14, 2019
    • Stages , Theater

    Review: A Gut-Check For Our Time in Classic An Inspector Calls at Chicago Shakes

    Inspector Calls

    Without ever brandishing so much as a pistol or pocketknife, upheaval and conflict are at the center of J.B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls, a play that lays out in no uncertain […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • February 22, 2019
    • Stages , Theater , Theater Festival

    Review: Us/Them Explores Chechen Terrorism with Energetic Pas de Deux in CST Belgium Series

    Pink Floyd sang about “Us and Them”: Haven’t you heard it’s a battle of words The poster bearer cried “Listen son”, said the man with the gun There’s room for […]

  • Karin McKie
  • January 31, 2019
    • Stages , Theater

    2018 in Review: What We Liked on Stage

    This isn’t a “best theater of 2018” list. We didn’t see everything. Most of our writers are freelancers, all with other gigs, and it’s hard for us to cover the […]

  • Third Coast Review Staff
  • December 27, 2018
    • Stages , Theater

    Review: Be Transported by Chicago Shakes’ Magical, Whimsical A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Midsummer Night's Dream

    It is perhaps a sign of programming genius that the team at Chicago Shakespeare Theater slotted the whimsical comedy delight A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the middle of a long, cold, […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • December 15, 2018
    • Stages , Theater

    Review: Q Brothers Update Dickens With Rap, Rhymes and Plenty of Heart

    Q Brothers Christmas Carol

    For a holiday tradition that’s Lin-Manuel Miranda meets Charles Dickens, look no further than Q Brothers Christmas Carol at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, on through December 30. Presented at The Yard, […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • December 4, 2018
    • Circus , Stages

    Circolombia’s Acéléré Is in the Room at Chicago Shakespeare Theater–But Only Until November 4

    “People, are you ready? Circolombia is in the room!” This was the chant that began slowly and tentatively and built to a full on proclamation complete with fist pumping and […]

  • Kim Campbell
  • October 29, 2018
    • Review , Stages , Theater

    Review: Nell Gwynn at Chicago Shakes Delivers Laughs and a Lush Production

    nell gwynn

    About 20 minutes into Nell Gwynn, the American premiere of Jessica Swale’s comedy now on at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, it’s possible to wonder just exactly what we’re all doing here. […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • October 5, 2018
    • Review , Stages , Theater

    Persuasive Xenophobia Finds Voice in BigMouth at Chicago Shakes

    Critics Kimzyn Campbell and Karin McKie jointly review BigMouth, running at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through September 22. Ticket discounts are available when two or more “Big in Belgium” shows are […]

  • Karin McKie
  • September 15, 2018
    • Review , Stages , Theater

    Review: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Captures the Magic in Peter Pan–A Musical Adventure

    Peter Pan

    —Last month, I was at Chicago Shakespeare Theater to see Macbeth, a brooding, dark tale produced at the Yard, their newest and most versatile stage. Co-directed by Teller (of Penn […]

  • Lisa Trifone
  • July 5, 2018
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