By Grace Ferolo In 1964, Susan Sontag defined camp as “an aesthetic sensibility that is plain to see but hard for most of us to explain: an intentional over-the-topness, a slightly (or extremely) “off” quality, bad taste as a vehicle for good art.” Coined “the gold standard of camp” by the Chicago Reader, Hell in
A can’t-miss tradition, American Blues Theater’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” is back live and “on-air”
By Quinn Rigg Whether frantically searching for gifts, freezing in sinking temperatures, or grumbling over snow-route street parking tickets, we stress over each logistical hurdle that winter holiday season has to offer. (Not to mention the stresses particular to 2021.) Yet somewhere in this din lies the quiet rest of winter, a time for recollection,
Northlight’s ‘Mr. Dickens’ Hat’ is packed to the dickens with story-theatre savvy. Perhaps even overpacked.
By Anna DeNoia Mr. Dickens’ Hat is absolutely filled to the brim with ambition. With a clever cast under the direction of Chicago favorite David Catlin and dynamic, interactive storytelling built into its design, this play couldn’t ask for more from this, its world premiere production. Despite the clear talent and vision from its team,
Goodman’s ‘Christmas Carol’ returns in giddy abundance
By Anna DeNoia Since its inaugural production in 1978, the Goodman Theatre has invited Ebenezer Scrooge back to the stage year after year to the delight of Chicago theatregoers of all ages. Even as stages sat empty last winter, the carol was still heard in thousands of homes as an audio play. Now, after a
Stage magic makes light in the dark in The House Theatre’s ‘The Snow Queen’
By Quinn Rigg Leaves crunch and glasses fog up in the frozen air — winter fast approaches. With thanks given and stomachs filled, we celebrate so as to weather the weather to come. However, as lights glow and colors sparkle on every street corner, there’s a certain theatre cutting against the grain… In a somber
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