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Drury Lane's 'An American in Paris' is an eminently graceful swan song to "new musicals" of the Gershwins
Reviews Patrick O'Brien 2/12/20 Reviews Patrick O'Brien 2/12/20

Drury Lane's 'An American in Paris' is an eminently graceful swan song to "new musicals" of the Gershwins

Assuming the worst—not even a single Gershwin mashup, remix, or reinvention—we at least have An American in Paris as an eminently graceful swan song that does something new with this old and vital music in its own way.

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Lyric’s 'Madama Butterfly' is well-sung and well-staged, but not without controversy
Reviews Bryson David Hoff 2/10/20 Reviews Bryson David Hoff 2/10/20

Lyric’s 'Madama Butterfly' is well-sung and well-staged, but not without controversy

With discussions regarding racially-conscious casting finally reaching the world of opera, there is still a strange sensation watching a story unfold in which more than half of the characters are of Asian descent, but only one of the performers is.

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Paul Gordon's 'Emma' shines on Navy Pier under direction of Barbary Gaines
Reviews Patrick O'Brien 2/10/20 Reviews Patrick O'Brien 2/10/20

Paul Gordon's 'Emma' shines on Navy Pier under direction of Barbary Gaines

The miracle of it all is that none of his work feels mercenary. Quite the contrary; he's a genuinely inventive chap whose deft touch for melody or turn-of-phrase can set these delicate classics spinning like a glass marble.

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Porchlight's 'Sophisticated Ladies' vies for showstopper record with its Duke Ellington revue
Reviews Patrick O'Brien 1/31/20 Reviews Patrick O'Brien 1/31/20

Porchlight's 'Sophisticated Ladies' vies for showstopper record with its Duke Ellington revue

Milieu? Classy as hell. Characters? Sure, there are names in the program, but, dollars to donuts, all that matters is those sophisticated ladies and gents are gonna cut some sharp figures in sharper costumes right before barreling into a high-energy dance break.

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Black Button Eyes' pre-New York premiere of 'Whisper House' is timely yet remote
Reviews Patrick O'Brien 1/17/20 Reviews Patrick O'Brien 1/17/20

Black Button Eyes' pre-New York premiere of 'Whisper House' is timely yet remote

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Heidi Kettenring is home for Christmas and singing Karen Carpenter's songbook at Venus
Reviews Patrick O'Brien 12/23/19 Reviews Patrick O'Brien 12/23/19

Heidi Kettenring is home for Christmas and singing Karen Carpenter's songbook at Venus

Surprisingly richer than the Oreo balls: a masterful demonstration on what increasingly feels like a fading art – how to arrange and put across a simple tune.

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Brilliant 'Burning Bluebeard' is the ultimate alternative Christmas show 
Reviews Ian Rigg 12/22/19 Reviews Ian Rigg 12/22/19

Brilliant 'Burning Bluebeard' is the ultimate alternative Christmas show 

As they split sides and break hearts, they just might get you believing in magic again. 

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Blank Theatre opts for alt-Christmas fare with 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'
Reviews Patrick O'Brien 12/16/19 Reviews Patrick O'Brien 12/16/19

Blank Theatre opts for alt-Christmas fare with 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'

Try as Blank might, this wonderfully overstuffed Christmas ham of a musical feels undercooked.

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Reviews Bryson David Hoff 12/16/19 Reviews Bryson David Hoff 12/16/19

Strawdog’s 'Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins' is a family-friendly intro to Chicago storefront

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Reviews Quinn Rigg 12/13/19 Reviews Quinn Rigg 12/13/19

Merry mischief abounds in Midsommer Flight’s 'Twelfth Night' at Lincoln Park Conservatory 

The calculated, tactically rich performances beckon the senses to invest in the story. With the beautiful backdrop of a lush greenhouse, Midsommer Flight has created something as magical as it is natural.

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Birch House Immersive's 'Ode at Pint's End' brings a touch of ye Homeland back to ole Lincoln Avenue
Reviews Patrick O'Brien 12/12/19 Reviews Patrick O'Brien 12/12/19

Birch House Immersive's 'Ode at Pint's End' brings a touch of ye Homeland back to ole Lincoln Avenue

There’s much to admire, particularly Janie Killips’ arrangements of classic Irish folk music, as well as beguiling, yearning original music of her own.

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Who wouldn't want to spend time with Christina Hall or Harmony France as Patsy Cline?
Reviews Patrick O'Brien 12/2/19 Reviews Patrick O'Brien 12/2/19

Who wouldn't want to spend time with Christina Hall or Harmony France as Patsy Cline?

Christina Hall has a history with Always...Patsy Cline; she played the title part at Theo Ubique five years ago, and it crops up elsewhere on her regional resume. There’s a reason for that: she’s damn good at being Patsy Cline.

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