Luminaire combines the thrill and excitement of Cirque du Soleil and the improv of a comedy club with an elegant nightclub-style atmosphere. However, the night's euphoria is when they bring a random guest into the stage for a hilarious improvisation.

Clyde's brilliantly brings the forgotten to life while showcasing their fragile existence as they strive to regain their purpose within society. Lynn Nottage is a master of opening our hearts and manipulating the audience to look into the mirror of our souls as we witness each character and remove the veil of judgment so we can see their human factor and ourselves. By doing this, we can relate to their struggles and their pain as they pursue to rejoin society — a society that would prefer they stay in prison and forgotten.  

As White stated in an interview, "get ready because it's going to be different." And considering your point of view and ability to comprehend the dark humor message of The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington ― this over-the-top outrageous comedy will be deemed either a stroke of genius or another missed attempt to educate audiences about our prolific yet painful past.

Johnson and Sottile were exceptional in this production. Making her debut, Johnson, who I can't wait to see in more productions, is a talent that directors need to discover. She is a brilliant actor and has a commanding force that I'm waiting to see in a leading role so that she can display her impressive array of skills. Sottile, who is no stranger to performing in Chicago theaters, has captivated audiences and received rave reviews and can add another excellent performance to his repertoire. 

Original Broadway production by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and Directed by Ron OJ Parson, Court Theatre Arsenic and Old Lace (AAOL) is a comical masterpiece.

The Scenic Design has to be perfect, and that's no easy feat in the magnificent tale of Murder on the Orient Express. However, to bring the great puzzle-maker Agatha Christies well-constructed murder mystery to life, Andrew Boyce effortlessly pulled out all of the bells and whistles to transport us back in time to 1934.

Chris Taylor was excellent as Langston. His delivery and passion playing the role lead the way to a delightful night. De'Jah Jervai, whose last performance here in Chicagoland was at Paramount Theater in Kinky Boots, was inspirational as Hughes's grandma.

n association with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the line-up included The Lion King, Dear Evan Hansen, Chicago, 1776, Wicked, Jagged Little Pill, Tina, Les Misérables, Aladdin, and  4-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ, Michael Jackson.

The gypsy ladies and the dance performances by Ensemble Español dancers highlighted the night.

Starting a review by saying it's a must-see and this production is what a genuine Broadway show is all about kind of kills the need to read the rest of the review. However, The Devil Wears Prada is a witty magnificent musical you don't want to miss. So if you haven't already purchased your tickets, do it now, or you will surely miss this grand performance.

I always enjoy seeing Alex Bellisle and Mark Campbell on stage. Bellisle and Campbell are amazing at sketch comedy and improv, and their facial expressions only will have you in stitches. Campbell's bed bug and Old West(-ern suburbs) performance was one of my favorites, and Bellisle is seamless in improvisation.

Kendal Romero was outstanding, playing the role of all three sisters (Nelly, Gerty, and Jenny June). Trevor Earley performed the role of Mortimer, Mortimer to perfection and made you genuinely believe the love and grief he felt for all three sisters. And Van Ferro is comical as the short-wit John N.  

From the book by Stephan Elliot and Allan Scott and based on the film, "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Mercury Theater Chicago brings this cult classic to the stage that is incredibly witty and hilarious. The story about Tick's ambivalence over his life decisions and crossing the Desert for the love of seeing a child has a warm feeling that will bring a tear to your eyes. These will be tears of sadness and complete joy as this production is 100% a blast.  

The high notes in the resurrection scene vividly show Jesus hanging from the cross and when Jesus's apostles arranged themselves to display Da Vinci's The Last Supper painting. Also, having the orchestra planned in the center of the stage was a nice touch, but it looked a little congested.

This superb narration of Ludwig's parents' courtship during World War II brings back the beauty of long-distance romance and the intimacy of writing letters to someone you love during war-time — this is a phenomenal production.

Winner of the African-American Theatre Program of the University of Lousiville, Joseph Jefferson Committee member Alex, and Director Davette J. Franklin, socio-political drama is thoroughly engaging.

The play's tragedy shows the oppression of stripping a man's dignity and labeling him inferior, lacking intelligence that that racist environment can destroy his will and cause uncompromising and unmovable barriers which can separate him from his friends and family.

The cast were very enthusiastic in their roles. And the play does provide some accurate historical events. Still, its disjointed narrative will cause season theater audiences to leave wondering what message it was trying to provide.