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The cast of "Messy White Gays" by Drew Droege.
The cast of "Messy White Gays" by Drew Droege.
Reviews
Drew Droege skewers queer culture in ‘Messy White Gays,’ but who’s in on the joke?
Matthew Wexler Nov 2, 2025 0

Drew Droege's "Messy White Gays" delivers laughs early but loses steam faster than a Sniffies hookup gone wrong.

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Betsy Aidem, Kristolyn Lloyd, Irene Sofia Lucio, Adina Verson, Audrey Corsa, and Susannah Flood in the Broadway production of "Liberation."
Betsy Aidem, Kristolyn Lloyd, Irene Sofia Lucio, Adina Verson, Audrey Corsa, and Susannah Flood in the Broadway production of "Liberation."
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Bess Wohl’s ‘Liberation’ reveals why 70s feminism was more complicated than the sisterhood myth
Lindsay B. Davis Nov 1, 2025 0

Bess Wohl's "Liberation" examines a 1970s women's consciousness-raising group through the eyes of the present day, with an ensemble that…

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Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road."
Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in "Little Bear Ridge Road."
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Samuel D. Hunter’s ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ proves real people aren’t always desperately doing things
Matthew Wexler Oct 30, 2025 0

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock earn their Tony buzz in "Little Bear Ridge Road," an intimate family drama about the…

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Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay and the company of "Romy & Michele: The Musical."
Laura Bell Bundy, Kara Lindsay and the company of "Romy & Michele: The Musical."
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Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay prove ‘Romy & Michele’ were born for the stage, glittered heels and pink boas included
Lindsay B. Davis Oct 28, 2025 0

Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay shine in "Romy & Michele: The Musical," a nostalgic film-to-stage adaptation that's big on…

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Matt Rodin and the company of "Beau the Musical."
Matt Rodin and the company of "Beau the Musical."
Reviews
‘Beau the Musical’: This honky tonk’s got secrets and they’re coming out
Bobby McGuire Oct 27, 2025 0

This queer multigenerational musical thrives in its intimate Off-Broadway space. "Beau the Musical" proves bigger isn't always better.

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David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."
David Moreland (center and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Jekyll & Hyde."
Reviews
‘Jekyll & Hyde’ gets a maximalist makeover in Kokandy’s powerhouse Chicago revival
Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 27, 2025 0

Kokandy's "Jekyll & Hyde" trades intimacy for maximalism with powerhouse vocals, gothic sexuality, and a riveting lead performance.

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The cast of "Not Ready for Prime Time." Photo by Russ Rowland.
The cast of "Not Ready for Prime Time." Photo by Russ Rowland.
Reviews
‘Not Ready for Prime Time’ nails SNL’s early years chaos. The narrative? Still in rehearsal.
Lindsay B. Davis Oct 21, 2025 0

Off-Broadway's "Not Ready for Prime Time" dives into SNL's wild 1975 origins. Expect chaos, comedy, and heartbreak without a clear…

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Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Cher Álvarez and Patrick Heusinger in "Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Reviews
Chicago Shakespeare’s ‘Paranormal Activity’ proves horror can be highbrow
Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 18, 2025 0

The live "Paranormal Activity" at Chicago Shakespeare is terrifyingly good—witty, well-acted, and packed with production value.

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Alysia Velez and Aaron James McKenzie in "Revolution(s)."
Alysia Velez and Aaron James McKenzie in "Revolution(s)."
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Goodman Theatre’s ‘Revolution(s)’: A punk fury musical that never figures out what it’s fighting for
Lauren Emily Whalen Oct 15, 2025 0

"Revolution(s)" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre brings punk-metal-hip hop fury, but the world premiere musical can't focus its revolutionary message.

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Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and Jordan E. Cooper (center) in "Oh Happy Day!"
Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and Jordan E. Cooper (center) in "Oh Happy Day!"
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Jordan E. Cooper on reclaiming divinity for those told they’re unworthy in ‘Oh Happy Day!’
Matthew Wexler Oct 14, 2025 0

"Oh Happy Day!" at The Public asks who deserves heaven. Jordan E. Cooper's answer: everyone. A must-see exploration of faith…

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Brendan Hunt in "The Movement You Need."
Reviews
Inside Brendan Hunt’s Beatles obsession lives a love letter to his mom
Lauren Emily Whalen Apr 29, 2026
Isabel Klee Dogs Boys and Other Things I’ve Cried About review
Books
Book review: Isabel Klee let every dog in. Love took longer
Lindsay B. Davis Apr 28, 2026
Jack Holden in "KENREX."
Reviews
‘Kenrex’ puts a broken justice system on trial and the verdict will haunt you
Matthew Wexler Apr 26, 2026
(l-r) LJ Benet, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Brian Flores, Dean Maupin, and Sean Grandillo in "The Lost Boys."
Reviews
‘The Lost Boys’: a bloody good blockbuster in a thirsty Broadway season
Bobby McGuire Apr 26, 2026
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