Lookingglass’ “Frankenstein” a Thrilling Interpretation

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Lookingglass’ “Frankenstein” a Thrilling Interpretation

May 28, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Lookingglass Theatre’s production of “Moby Dick” – both in its 2016 world premiere and its 2017 re-staging – was among the most spectacular works of theater […]

Writers’ “Next to Normal” a Moving Staging of an Important Work

May 18, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci When “Next to Normal” debuted on Broadway in 2009, it enjoyed an uncommon level of success – three Tony awards, the Pulitzer Prize for drama, and […]

Raven’s ‘Undeniable Sound’ a Brilliant Homage to Music’s Past

May 17, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Hank owns a bar – appropriately named Hank’s Bar – where he has jumpstarted the careers of some of rock music’s most notable acts. From The […]

Lyric Delivers With Energetic, Vibrant ‘West Side Story’

May 09, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci When I was a kid, I was a big fan of the ESPN program “Sportscenter.” In addition to the program’s fun anchors and deep sports coverage, […]

Porchlight Continues Winning Streak with ‘Chorus Line’

Apr 24, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Over the years, Porchlight Theatre has established itself as one of Chicago’s finest interpreters of American musical theater, and the company’s new production of “A...

Writers’ “Ma Rainey” A Sharp Display Of Wilson’s Weaknesses

Feb 20, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Writers Theatre’s production of the August Wilson play “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is directed by the inimitable Ron OJ Parsons, and like all of Parsons’ treatments...