Phèdre Trap Door Theatre presents an adaptation of Jean Racine’s Phèdre. Physical evocations of the myths of ancient Greece, as well a critical eye towards societal conventions combine to create a modern take on this[…]
Norma – Lyric Opera REVIEW
Norma By Vincenzo Bellini Lyric Opera of Chicago By Lori Dana Bellini’s Norma has a storied history at Lyric Opera of Chicago. The company’s second production of its inaugural year, Norma premiered in Chicago[…]
The Magic Flute – Lyric Opera REVIEW
The Magic Flute By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Lyric Opera of Chicago By Lori Dana The first word that comes to mind when describing Lyric Opera’s new production of The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte) is “delightful.”[…]
Lucia di Lammermoor – Lyric Opera REVIEW
Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti By Lori Dana It was an evening dominated by the light of the full moon inside and outside the Civic Opera House, where one of the greatest of bel[…]
Das Rheingold – Lyric Opera REVIEW
Das Rheingold By Richard Wagner Lyric Opera of Chicago By Lori Dana There really is nothing quite like opening night at the opera. Awash in a sea of crisp tuxedos and glamorous gowns, the glittering[…]
Dr. Seward’s Dracula – OPENING @ First Folio Theatre
Dr. Seward’s Dracula Picking up just after the end of Bram Stoker’s tale of the Prince of Darkness, DR. SEWARD’S DRACULA follows Seward as he tries to explain multiple dead bodies to the police now[…]
The Burials – OPENING @ Steppenwolf Theatre
The Burials Sophie is everything an upstanding young millennial should be: engaged, devoted to her family and a likely valedictorian. But her life is shattered when her brother goes on a high school shooting rampage.[…]
SKOOBY DON’T – OPENING @ Mary’s Attic
SKOOBY DON’T When Velva’s aunt needs help, the gang comes to the rescue! Velva never mentions that her aunt is multi-platinum recording artist and Oscar winner, Cher (ensemble member Ed Jones). Cher is also joined[…]
The People’s History of the United States – OPENING @ The Blue Theater
The People’s History of the United States This production explores pivotal moments in U.S. history that have defined a people. Through powerful imagery, large-scale puppetry, and an original musical score as well as music from[…]
STILL – OPENING @ Athenaeum Theatre
STILL Constantinople has been dead for two days, but that’s the least of his worries. He has to find his mother before it’s too late, and his already stiff body shuts down for good. As[…]