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“The Garbologists” Haul Humor By Anna Hessel
“The Garbologists” Haul Humor By Anna Hessel Northlight Theatre’s production of the serious drama “The Garbologists”, with its very many comedic moments, is highly entertaining and very touching. Once again Northlight gives us an excellent theatrical experience – this one act with its two-person cast of Tiffany Renee Johnson and Luigi Sottile chronicles […]
“Old Lace” Has New Twist By Anna Hessel
“Old Lace” Has New Twist By Anna Hessel Court Theatre’s stellar production of the classic madcap work “Arsenic and Old Lace” is the by far best production I have seen of this play. Audiences will recall the classic film starring Cary Grant. The murderously amusing tale is of two spinster sisters whom have secrets […]
Kane Repertory Rocks the River By Anna Hessel
Kane Repertory Rocks the River By Anna Hessel Kane Repertory Theater’s production of “Twelfth Night”, along the beautiful Fox River in St. Charles, is exceptional. It has always been one of my favorite Shakespearean masterpieces, and this unique production was very well executed. After a bevy of Twelfth Nights over the years, I welcome […]
Northlight’s Production Is A “Dear” One By: Anna Hessel
Northlight’s Production Is A “Dear” One By: Anna Hessel Northlight Theatre’s refreshing production of Ken Ludwig’s “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” tells his parent’s poignant love story; it is the charming courtship by correspondence of would-be actress/dancer/showgirl Louise Rabiner and Captain Dr. Jacob S. Ludwig. What lonely soldier wouldn’t want a letter from a Broadway-bound beauty? […]
Fences A New Review By: Wes Hessel
“Fences” By Wes Hessel Playwright August Wilson’s greatest legacy is that of his ten-drama series known as the “The American Century Cycle”. Of those, “Fences”, now being produced resoundingly by American Blues Theater, is arguably one of the finest of the storied portfolio, garnering a Pulitzer and a Tony, amongst other honors. This production, […]
August 2022 @ the Franklin Park Public Library
Franklin Park Public Library District We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, IL and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847-455-6016. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for ALL library programs. Hours of Service: Monday-Wednesday 10:00 AM – 9:00 […]
July 2022 @ the Franklin Park Public Library
Franklin Park Public Library District We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, IL and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847-455-6016. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for ALL library programs. Hours of Service: Monday-Wednesday 10:00 AM – 9:00 […]
That’s How She Rolls With It… By Wes Hessel
That’s How She Rolls With It… By Wes Hessel Writer’s Theatre has done it again with the original revue production “Pearl’s Rollin’ With The Blues”, which lives more like a night at the House of Blues totally living up to its name, if it had been around back when. Ms. Pearl, otherwise known as […]
Do the Right Thing… By Anna Hessel
Do the Right Thing… By Anna Hessel The 110th Mainstage revue, “Do the Right Thing, No Worries If Not”, is one of the Second City’s best shows yet. The cast of Andy Bolduc, E.J. Cameron, Kiley Fitzgerald, Claire McFadden, Evan Mills, and Julia Morales lampoon everything from a support group for unpopular opinions to […]
Giordano Dance Chicago Energizes the Auditorium By Sydney Milligan and Wes Hessel
Giordano Dance Chicago Energizes the Auditorium By Sydney Milligan and Wes Hessel The beginning of the first act by Giordano Dance Chicago was filled with a lot of vocalizing, and a ton of angsty stomping, thrashing, and headbanging – a very avant garde piece. Then there was a beautiful pas de deux titled “All […]
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