Current shows we think are hot, or upcoming ones that should be!
Frame 312, Eclipse Theatre at Victory Gardens, through May 30. A provocative and compelling story about secrets and the JFK assassination kicks off Eclipse's season devoted to playwright Keith Reddin and his sometimes-paranoid American visions. (Reed)
I Never Sang for My Father, Steppenwolf, through June 20. He's famous for being a crotchety and lovable dad on Frasier. Come see John Mahoney stretch to create an astonishing portrait of a crotchety and unlovable dad in this polished revival. (Reed)
The Killer Angels, Lifeline Theatre, through May 23. Michael Shaara's 400-page book told all about Johnny Reb vs. Billy Yank at the Battle of Gettysburg. Director Ned Mochel and his nine good men do it on a 28' x 30' stage. Talk of a contained war! (Barnidge)
The Servant of Two Masters, Merle Reskin Theatre, May 14-23. Dexter Bullard just won New York's Lucille Lortel Award for directing Bug Off-Broadway. Now let's see what he does with a classic Italian comedy and top DePaul Theatre School talent. (Abarbanel)
By Abarbanel, Barnidge and Reed