Yet even with the license to delve deeper, Anastasia the Broadway musical still feels constrained somehow. Consequently, though it looks and sounds like a million rubles, you don’t believe a stitch or syllable of any of it, which is a problem for a fantasy.
Reviews
The musical theatre reviews featured here are written by reviewers, not critics. These impressions and opinions are from individuals passionate about musical theatre and represent, in most cases, one observation of one performance. The primary purpose in publishing reviews is to help patrons decide whether a production is a good use of their time and entertainment budget. Our reviewers are also encouraged to creatively shine a light on particularly good work done onstage and backstage, understanding that successful productions happen because of the work of many. Finally, ChicagolandMusicalTheatre's reviewers are asked to walk into a show expecting enjoyable entertainment—because that's the mindset of patrons who buy tickets to professional theatre.
Hell in a Handbag again turns disaster genre upside down with restaging of musical ‘Poseidon Adventure’
How does this second last voyage hold up? A little like that old ship herself: at times fleet, at times a little top-heavy, but always up for non-stop mayhem.
Powerful Court Theatre production of ‘For Colored Girls…’ celebrates women and the opportunity for renaissance
Described by author Ntozake Shange as a “choreopoem” it beautifully blends poetry, music, song, dance and movement to tell the story of eight women of color and the challenges and cruelties they face every day.
Cast, creatives announced for Drury Lane’s spring regional premiere production of ‘Matilda’
Chicago– Wonder and amazement abound! Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its Regional Premiere of Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical, featuring Chicago resident Audrey Edwards and Warrenville native Natalie Galla sharing the title role. With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, and orchestrations and additional music by Chris Nightingale, Roald Dahl’s
Refuge Theatre Project’s brilliant creatives shine in ‘Hands on a Hardbody,’ though acoustics in the pop-up space detract
People compete as equals for unequal opportunities, and win or lose, move on with their lives to continue surviving as best they can.
