2,003 stories by "Scotty Zacher"
Michael Healey's writing in the late 90s was inspired by his experiences with The Farm Show. The Drawer Boy is an alternately humorous and poignant memorial to the lives of these people. Don…
Charise Castro Smith's Estrella Cruz balances parody admirably and, in doing so, presents a fun and unusual story about the underworld. Halcyon's production has a lot to offer, and its refre…
The Man Who Murdered Sherlock Holmes By Julie Shannon, Micha…
This abstract theatre work from Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada intermittently features stylized movements, particularly with regards to appendages moving independently from the characters…
This collaboration from British and Russian sister companies interprets Shakespeare's story of sexual liberty and political corruption in the context of present-day Russia. Using expressive …
Given that Verdi's Nabucco has only come to Lyric three times now, this show is worth recommending for the cast alone, which is all encapsulated beautifully in Carlo Rizzi's perfectly energe…
In Philip Dawkins' new romantic comedy, the familiar gay tropes must react to the switch in their own unique way. Though it treads on familiar ground and some on-the-nose metaphors, About Fa…
After 13 years of innovative theater, Signal Ensemble Theatre will close for good in February, The Consultant being their final production. Heidi Schreck's play doesn't seem to have much of …
For Vices & Virtues, Profiles Theatre performs 11 short plays from resident playwright Neil LaBute in repertory, and each work's degree of success is heavily influenced by how well it o…
In this New York-based world premiere from director Steve Cosson and his troupe, The Civilians, Goodman Theatre creates a sympathetic showcase for José Rivera's depiction of a Colombian wom…
Drury Lane Theatre's Bye Bye Birdie is executed impeccably and, through projections designed by Christopher Ash, recreates the period nicely. Director-Choreographer Tammy Mader's take is fun…
With Posh, acclaimed Chicago director Jonathan Berry brings Playwright Laura Ward's words to roaring, disturbing life. Ward's writing is both beautiful and brutal, always showing and never t…
TimeLine Theatre's Sunset Baby, directed by Ron OJ Parsons, provides insight into how a life of hustling can be difficult to escape, how familial strife can be difficult to reconcile, and ho…
Although Route 66 Theatre's No Wake is a mere 80 minutes long, Playwright William Donnelly reveals the themes and crises of the play in such a excruciatingly slow, meticulous manner that the…
Rasaka Theatre Company's Midwest premiere of Shane Sakhrani's romance, A Widow of No Importance, is a baffling mash up of Oedipal tension with a comedic style reminiscent of an average Big B…
Shattered Globe's Animals Out of Paper is an unconventional story of romance, friendship and loss centered on an art that's unfamiliar to many - origami. Pulitzer Prize nominee Rajiv Joseph'…
As directed by Marriott Theatre Artistic Director Aaron Thielen, Spring Awakening is an explosion of youthful passion that should provide a rush for all demographics, reveling in the furious…
Aside from minimal quibbles, I recommend attending London Wall. The story and characters may not come off as truly unique, but they manage to grip the audience with relatability. Recommended…
Dynamically distilled by Louis Armstrong biographer Terry Teachout, "Satchmo at the Waldorf" is a one-man, 90-minute portrait of the artist as a performer playing with pain. Masterfully helm…
Being election season, Mutt is especially timely. And the Midwest premiere by Red Tape Theatre and Stage Left Theatre is a winner, thanks to smart direction, phenomenal production values and…
Joanie Schultz and her young acting duo do more than could ever be needed to bring Dan LeFranc's still life to stage life. But the resentments never resonate, and the character conflict is i…
Brontë is a fitting tribute to Charlotte, Emily and Anne in their brilliant, complex glory, and Promethean's production is nothing short of excellent and memorable. The sisters would be p…
Ten Dollar House Written by Rick Kinnebrew and Martha Meyer at Piccolo Th…
This world premiere collaboration is a beautifully acted and brutally realistic exploration of betrayal and the price of truth. Byhalia, Mississippi is a must see. Highly Recommended! (read…
A bad script can overwhelm even the best of productions, which is the case for Year of the Rooster. It's lazy and completely unnecessary: a far departure from the overwhelming brilliance of …
