Kokandy Productions Archives - 1 Minute Critic

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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Jekyll & Hyde at Kokandy Productions.

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Kokandy goes ‘full swoon,’ resurrecting one of Broadway’s most controversial musicals

Matthew Wexler Sep 12, 2025 0

Kokandy Productions brings "Jekyll & Hyde" back to Chicago after 15 years with full orchestration, gothic camp, and zero apologies.

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Aurora Penepacker and the cast of Kokandy Productions' "Amélie."

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This underground Chicago theater just made ‘Amélie’ better than Broadway

Lauren Emily Whalen Aug 4, 2025 0

Kokandy's whimsical 'Amélie' starring Aurora Penepacker proves intimacy beats spectacle at Chopin Theatre through September 28.

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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

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

"Cats and Dogs" by Stephanie H. Shih.

Art

In ‘Living Here,’ 26 artists refuse to be your model minority

Matthew Wexler Oct 25, 2025

(l-r) "Here's To Life," Al Johnson; "Oracle," Sanford Biggers; "Fiori di Como," Dale Chihuly.

Art

The Las Vegas Strip’s secret art scene hides in plain sight—if you know where to look

Matthew Wexler Oct 24, 2025