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‘The Humans’ at American Theater Company: Family as vortex of love and the unspeakable

Jan 21, 2015 – 11:30 am | 1,836 views
Boyfriend Richard (Lance Baker, foreground) learns a family tradition from the Blakes, from left, Erik (Keith Kupferer), Deirdre (Hanna Dworkin), Aime

Review: As a slice of life play, Stephen Karam’s “The Humans,” taps deep into the real and complicated meaning of family values, and it leaves a stunning impression. In American Theater Company’s close-knit ensemble production, it is so casually articulate, genuinely empathic, starkly true. ★★★

‘Gypsy’ at Chicago Shakespeare: This Rose puts fresh blush on Sondheim’s star-gazer

Feb 18, 2014 – 11:00 pm | 6,187 views
Rose (Louise Pitre) insists that 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' to the amazement of Herbie (Keith Kupferer) and Louise (Jessica Rush). (Michael Brosilow)

Review: Chicago Shakespeare Theater has given us a “Gypsy” for our own time, one that embraces the difference that 55 years have made since the brassy blockbuster first strutted onto the stage. As directed by Gary Griffin, it’s a gritty roadshow musical with a surprisingly contemporary and tender heart. ★★★★★

‘Good People’ at Steppenwolf: Of earthly salt and a wounded soul desperately seeking work

Sep 26, 2012 – 12:41 am | 7,419 views
Molly Regan is Dottie, Lusia Strus is Jean and Mariann Mayberry is Margaret in Steppenwolf Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by K. Todd Freeman credit Michael Brosilow

Review: ★★★★