'Court-Martial' delivers verdict on racism By Chris Jones

'Teapot' isn't scandalously funny, however it is decent By Chris Jones

Comedy takes hilarious look at Warren G. Harding

Next's 'Machine' adds up to compelling, provocative theater By Chris Jones

'Betrayal' stimulating and challenging, but is it enough to care? By Chris Jones

A stirring, heart-wrenching 'Sparrow' takes flight By Chris Jones

To see "The Sparrow," the fantastic new show by the House Theatre of Chicago, is to experience the same kind of goose bumps currently available (at much higher prices) at the Broadway produc…

Unimaginative Jamie Foxx has rays of life, but he's no Fantasia By Andy Downing

Revamped 'King and I' is worth getting to know By Chris Jones

Movie review: 'Dreamgirls' By Michael Phillips

"Dreamgirls" is performed, shot, edited and packaged like a coming-attractions trailer for itself. Ordinarily that would be enough to sink a film straight off, unless you're a fan of "Moulin…

Lovely 'Snow Queen' comes adrift in unfocused staging By Chris Jones

A man of wonder and warts 'Frank's House' a masterful drama at the Goodman By Chris Jones

'Don't Shed a Tear' all about Billie Holiday, hurt and soul By Chris Jones

'Argonautika' soars above mere mythology By Chris Jones

Fixed up, "Argonautika" should follow "Metamorphoses" to New York.

'Pirate Queen' runs off course By Chris Jones

Veteran producers start with a hull of a premise but fail to tell a story or develop characters with any real depth

'Vigils' needs more clarity of vision By Chris Jones

Dear diary: My 'hot' date left me cold By Chris Jones

'Say You Love Satan' needs more than the devil himself to make us laugh and think

But how was the theater?

In addition to reviewing the play, Chris Jones also critiques the new Victory Gardens Theater at the Biograph.

Vereen finds a place for Davis and seeks one for himself By Chris Jones

'Mother Courage' keeps up the fight By Kerry Reid

A 'Hamlet' that's full of power, focus By Chris Jones

'Thrill Me' has music but doesn't know the score By Chris Jones

'General' stays true to its vision of Benedict Arnold By Chris Jones

Victory Gardens Greenhouse Open House

Rush to see 'The Boys Are Coming Home' By Chris Jones

It was clear from the Goodman Theatre's widely overlooked "Martin Guerre" years ago that Arden is a huge talent. So why don't Broadway producers wake up? As you'd expect from the concept, th…

'Half'-baked fare at Victory Gardens By Chris Jones

'Gaudy Night' is feminist thriller with touch of Wimsey By Chris Jones