Tennessee Williams and Harold Pinter aren’t usually thought of as joined-at-the-hip dramatists. The former favored florid self-dramatizing southern gothic tragedy, while the latter is famous for what isn’t said in his “comedies of menace” peppered with those oft-analyzed pauses. But thanks to Writers’ Theatre, I now see both as masters of domestic, territorial battles that […]
Emotions run high this fall in Chicago area plays. An artist’s struggle, a playwright’s confusion, real estate woes, nostalgic clothing and a greedy pet all take center stage—you won’t want to miss these shows! Broadway in Chicago’s “Love, Loss & What I Wore” at Broadway Playhouse September 13-October 23 Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut […]
This play is an engrossing account of one woman’s struggle to make sense of her world after her police detective husband’s untimely death.
Want to give Mom a great gift for Mother’s Day? What about a mother-daughter theater afternoon or evening? We’ve combed May offerings on stages in Chicago and the suburbs, and found several options to suit various tastes. Broadway Mom “Spring Awakening” May 8-13 Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre 24 W. Randolph St., […]
George Bernard Shaw has always had a great deal to say, and in his comic drama “Heartbreak House” he says plenty. This three-hour production, which recently opened at Writers’ Theatre in Glencoe, intends to shine an unflattering light on the British leisured class, who are living on their country estates, filling their vapid lives with […]
Writers’ Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam seduces you intellectually.
Be prepared to be surprised at Writers’ Theatre presentation of Graham Greene’s 1969 novel, “Travels With My Aunt‚” on its little stage at the back of Books on Vernon in Glencoe. The show is bold and imaginative and even has an unexpected, touching denouement. Four men, identical in Magritte-like bowlers, pinstripe suits, vests and matching […]
Theaters on the North Shore came home with few laurels from the 42nd annual Jeff Equity Awards Monday evening Oct. 25 at Drury Lane Oakbrook.
Pam Phillips Weston Winnetka Though her name now graces the new Weston Wing at the Art Institute, Pam Weston doesn’t want to take any credit. “It’s my husband’s project,” she says. “I’m so happy for him. It’s a monumental occasion for his collecting. And it’s not just about the art, it’s about the knowledge, the […]
Reward yourself with great theatre this winter. This critic’s picks for February could not be more different. We’re highlighting a five-time Tony Award winning family drama downtown, a heartwarming comedy from the Great Depression playing in Skokie, and a sophisticated cabaret show in Glencoe. Select your own favorite, or attend them all—as a reward for […]
