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Lookingglass’ “Frankenstein” a Thrilling Interpretation
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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...
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...