Hollis Resnik in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s “Follies” Why, yes! It’s yet *another* top 10 list! This year I was actually on top of shit and maintained an honest-to-god spreadsheet of all the shows I’ve seen in 2011. In total, I saw 104 plays and musicals — nearly all of them in Chicago. And next to… Read More Chicago Theatre Addict’s TOP TEN of 2011
Stef Tovar in Route 66’s production of “A Twist of Water.” While I hardly believe a production has to open in New York for it be validated, it’s exciting news (per Chris Jones) that Route 66 Theatere Co’s production of Caitlin Montanye Parrish’s A Twist of Water will get seen by more people — and… Read More Route 66 Theatre Company’s ‘A Twist of Water’ gets New York debut
A Twist of Water is a play about rebuilding and new beginnings, Chicago style. This stunning new work, written by Caitlin Montanye Parrish and directed by Erica Weiss who is also the co-creator, perfectly sets the tone for the re-opening of the Mercury Theater — a gem of a 300-seat venue next door to the… Read More The Mercury Theater celebrates a re-birth with the deeply moving ‘A Twist of Water’
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