Review

Chicago Humanities’ Dave Eggers Discussion Review

Jerrica Tisdale2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Dave Eggers returns to Chicago for a lively discussion on book banning, AI, and his passion projects. It was a discussion not to be missed.

Smiling man with glasses and a red beard standing in front of white bookshelves in a home library setting.

Matt Haig At the Chicago Humanities Festival Review

Jerrica Tisdale4 days ago04 mins

Matt Haig dropped by the Chicago Humanities Festival to discuss his new book, The Midnight Train, and more. It was a conversation full of insight and character.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s Brokeback Mountain Review

Jerrica Tisdale6 days ago05 mins

A smart adaptation that breaks your heart while offering a layered look at a beautifully tragic love story. Read our review.

Two women on a colorful stage share a laugh during a performance, seated side by side.

Beaches: A New Musical Review: A Beautiful Tale of Friendship Told in a Heartwarming Fashion

Thomas Duffy1 month ago06 mins

There is real magic happening in Beaches: A New Musical. The way the two female characters interact on stage makes the story more entertaining than it has ever felt before.

Three actors sit around a round wooden table on a vintage theater set, looking upward with concerned expressions.

Fallen Angels on Broadway Review: These Angels Fly Away with Big Laughs

Thomas Duffy2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Watching these two main female characters glide across the stage, getting drunk and feeling jealous of one another, is nothing short of delightful. Read on for our review of Fallen Angels!

Hamnet at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Review

Jerrica Tisdale3 months ago04 mins

Hamnet at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater is as heartbreaking as the movie, but truer to the book’s soul and heart. Read our review.

Taskmaster Live Review: Destroy, Dismantle, and Engulf in Flames in Chicago

Jerrica Tisdale4 months ago05 mins

Taskmaster Live is a whimsical tribute to the original series. It’s a few hours of fun that you won’t soon forget. Read our review of the Chicago show.