When a cast recording is offered to review by Edge, I’m on it. My review, available on Edge.com, follows: Another Stephen Sondheim revue? Yeah, yeah, I know: the guy’s a genius, and we should be overjoyed he’s getting so much exposure due to this being the year of his 80th birthday. But the revue format… Read More New Edge.com review: ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’ cast recording
Sometimes I contribute to the EDGE.com network. And this is one of those rare occasions. I used to review theatre for them regularly, but I was having difficulties coordinating show schedules with their editorial team, so I took a break. While I’m not the most qualified person to review this new cast recording (since I… Read More Review: ‘Everyday Rapture’ cast recording
When attending a Noël Coward play, you expect wit, brainy banter and cutting insights on life and love. Private Lives, his 1930 hit comedy, offers these charming delights in spades, and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s wonderfully refined production elevates it all to the moon. Literally — there’s a giant, glowing moon hovering above the stage. And,… Read More New EDGE review: Private Lives @ Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Hurry! There’s a celebration going on at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. It’s called In the Heights, and it’ll make you shimmy, sing, laugh, and, perhaps, shed a tear or two – but only until January 3. Conceived by 29 year-old Lin-Manuel Miranda, In the Heights explores a tightly-knight neighborhood founded in love, laughter, tradition, hopes… Read More New EDGE review: “In the Heights”
Now in its twelfth year, Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer, the campy parody by David Cerda of the beloved 1964 television special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, reminds us that accepting who you are is a real challenge, especially when friends, family, and that nosy Joan Crawford clone, all want you to conform. However, if you… Read More New EDGE review: Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer @ Mary’s Attic
Oh, man. Nothing irritates me more than canned accompaniment in a professional musical. Especially from a top-tier group like Northlight, whose last season featured the Midwest premiere of Grey Gardens. I know these actresses are capable and talented (particularly Tempe Thomas, who was a wonderful Little Edie in the first act of Northlight’s Grey Gardens),… Read More New EDGE review: The Marvelous Wonderettes
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