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The world premiere of Neighborhood Watch at Jackalope Theatre is a humorous look at what can happen when curiosity leads to suspicion. Recommended. “There is a lot to enjoy in this sitcom style production that relies heavily on broad humor and predictable stereotypes.” Written by …
What if robots take over the world? What would be their relationship to humans? Would it be a carefree utopia with happy automatons cheerfully laboring away while people enjoy a life of leisure or will the robots develop ideas and aspirations of their own, eventually …
Trap Door Theatre presentation of “Galileo,” stays close to the heart of Bertolt Brecht’s script but is a revised challenging and thought-provoking interpretation.
Fragments of the original dialogue featuring translation by Charles Laughton are there but the production has been reshaped and reimagined by director Max Truax into a postmodern avant-garde effort.
Cast: Dan Cobbler, Genevieve Corkery, Caleb Lee Jenkins, Shail Modi, Joan Nahid, Gus Thomas, Amber Washington, and featuring David Lovejoy as Galileo.
An intellectual experience that will have you thinking about this performance for some time to come. – Reno Lovison
This theater review by Reno Lovison includes information about the play, the performance, where to eat nearby and some information about the neighborhood.
“Galileo” is presented by Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland, Chicago through June 14, 2025. Running time is 90 minutes with no intermission. Tickets and information can be had at trapdoortheatre.com or call (773) 384-0494
Be sure to hear the entire podcast theater review by clicking on the play button above.
Formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, provides Chicago with a direct line to the Vatican, and we’re exploring how his roots in the Windy City shaped his journey to the papacy. It’s been on my mind for a while to do a …
Goodman Theatre’s GeNarrations program is a FREE storytelling program that engages adults aged 55 and over in writing and performance workshops that nurture the creative spirit. This cohort was invited to attend Goodman’s current production of Betrayal starring Helen Hunt after which participants were then encouraged …
Long term friendships can be complicated and messy. Honesty can be dangerous and revealing. A fourteen-year friendship between three friends explodes over the purchase of an expensive modernist painting.
Art, presented by Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is at the Wit Theater, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago through June 1, 2025. Running time is about 90 minutes with no intermission. For information go to RemyBumppo.org or simply visit the theater box office.
Listen to the podcast review link above to learn more.
Berlin is a case study of how things can go wrong when a country has suffered losses and trauma. As its citizens and leaders slowly turn away from collaborative solutions and towards stark divisions in power and a dark fascist vision, slow motion disaster unfolds. …
A group of bridesmaids find reasons to bond in “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” produced by Saint Sebastian Players. The bonding ritual begins with the common agreement that the dress chosen by the bride is perfectly ridiculous. The bond is further forged by the …
This well-conceived stage version of “A Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens’ expose of the French Revolution by Brendan Pelsue and directed by Mikael Burke is cleverly performed and seems a little too close to home in today’s political climate.
The talented ensemble moves seamlessly from role to role as each of the actors portray multiple characters. The cast is comprised of Daria Harper (Actor 1), Diego Vazquez Gomez (Actor 2), Demetra Dee (Actor 3), Glenn Obrero (Actor 4), Penelope Walker (Actor 5), Jazzma Pryor (Actor 6), Jeff Rodriguez (Actor 7), and William A. S. Rose II (Actor 8).
“A Tale of Two Cities” produced by Shattered Globe Theatre is at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL through May 31, 2025. About 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. For tickets and information visit sgtheatre.org, call the Theater Wit box office, (773) 975-8150, or purchase in person at Theater Wit.
You can hear the entire review by clicking on the player above or tune in at Spotify or wherever you prefer to listen.
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In this episode, we take a look at Rise Above: The Carl Jackson Story—a powerful new documentary by Chicago filmmaker Maryilene Blondell. Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or not, stick around to learn what happens when a boy from a segregated Southern neighborhood in Georgia …
In this podcast episode I present my film review as well as share some personal recollections of the Maxwell Street and Halsted shopping district where the music known as Chicago Blues sprang to life. If you want a glimpse at a piece of the not …
This is a film review of “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells following the Chicago artist’s creation of a monument to the civil right champion and woman’s suffrage leader.
The film premiered at the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival in 2024 and follows his creative process as an opportunity to showcase each of their contributions to society while doing so within the greater context of the history of the African American experience.
Most of the film festival movies are shown only once or twice so this review is aimed at informing you about a production that has some Chicago significance in the hope that you will look for subsequent screenings at other locations in the future. We also hope that this might encourage you to consider attending the Chicago FIlm Festival yourself next year or beyond.
For festival information visit ChicagoFilmFestival.com
For film information visit http://amonumentforidabfilm.com