Lauren Katz is a Chicago-based director, educator, and arts administrator. She has been reviewing shows since moving to Chicago in 2016 and loves seeing the exciting range that the Chicago theater and arts scene has to offer.
There have been two murders at Boddy Manor, and the stakes have never been higher. Wadsworth, Yvette, and the dinner guests are becoming increasingly terrified, and no one quite knows […]
We are in a hair salon in Harlem, New York. Miriam (Bisserat Tseggai) is braiding Jennifer’s (Mia Ellis) hair. Hours have passed and there are still many more to go. […]
It’s the top of the second act. Fans of the musical will recognize the familiar bop of “Whipped into Shape” start to play from the stellar orchestra. This is the […]
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“This isn’t just some silly game. I’ve got no time left.” Alice (Caitlyn Cerza) is lying about with the Caterpillar (Elliott Esquivel) and Cheshire Cat (Mizha Overn). The duo convinced […]
“You know what I wish? Just once for my life to be like the movies.” Lina and Mikołaj sit on the ground of the Polish diner where they both work. […]
The crowd was silent. You could hear a pin drop. I could feel the tension bubbling around me as everyone looked up at Marie (performed by Elayne Kramer), perched on […]
Chicago is no stranger to Broadway trials—especially adaptations of classic films. We have seen countless move through the city over the years, and many seem to fall into the trap […]
Sammy (Jason Alexander) and Father Michael (Daniel Breaker) sit in a car with binoculars. It’s dark, and they are on a stakeout outside a bar—anxious to find anything they can […]
It’s the top of the first act. As the lights come down and the guards enter, those familiar with Shakespeare’s famous piece know what is about to happen. The guards […]
“The world is full of pain as is. Instead, let’s talk about love!” PM Theater’s administrative producer Anna Bredikhina kicks off the top of the show with this sentiment. After […]