Catey Sullivan | For the Sun-Times
Gender swap adds intrigue to Northlight Theatre’s showcase for a deadpan sleuth’s Holmesian powers of observation.
Directed by Gwendolyn Whiteside, the production is rich in holiday cheer without ever becoming soppy or sentimental.
While plot and supporting characters need more attention, Broadway-bound musical has spectacular songs and a winning star in Jasmine Amy Rogers.
It’s well cast and choreographed, but the production makes no attempt to comment on the 1968 musical’s sexist humor.
Two actors play dozens of roles in the myth-misted production at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
From start to finish, the 75-minute tale will have you deep in your feelings when you’re not chortling at the ridiculous creativity of it all.
Directed and choreographed by Amber Mak, the production is rich in all the genre demands: glitter-and-tulle-draped castles, sparkle-dusted gowns, magical creatures, enchanted woods.
A chilling Henry II contends with his sons and his lovers in the 12th century family drama, alternately epic and intimate.
The experience is akin to being in a high-end, R-rated haunted house for two and a half hours.