Reviews by Carol Moore

**** Highly Recommended **** "Tiger Style!" is an absolute comedy treat – and a very good play!  It’s laugh-out-loud funny story about a pair of 30-something whiney siblings who blame their parents for turning them into unhappy over-achievers.  The fact that they’re Chinese adds an interesting dimension to the story.  I loved this show/ I think you will too.  4 Spotlights

***** Highly Recommended ***** My first question when I I heard Chicago Shakespeare was turning "The Notebook" into a musical, was, why?  After all, Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel (which I read more than once) had already been made into an iconic movie (which I’ve seen and didn't love).  What a dumb question!  Ingrid Michaelson’s melodic, emotional score fits the story perfectly.  I thought Bekah Brunstetter’s adaptation was better than the movie!  The production is superb, the voices divine!  Be sure to bring your tissues, you’ll need them!   4 BIG Spotlights

** Somewhat recommended **  The premise of "Frankenstreisand" was intriguing – Barbra Streisand as a mad scientist determined to clone her dog – but the execution just didn’t measure up.  In his post-opening speech, Hell in a Handbag Artistic Director David Cerda called it a fever-dream of a play.  Some people loved the show, laughing at everything.  I thought it was more like a bad acid trip.  2 Spotlights 

**** Highly Recommended **** Cabaret ZaZou’s "Luminaire" was an absolute blast!!!!  Take the best of cabaret, comedy, cirque, and some terrific jazz, with artists from around the world, add about 50 pounds of sequins, shake it all up, add dinner and drinks served ringside, and that’s Luminaire.  The cast and crew will be dressing up to the nines, the audience is invited to dress up to the ‘tens’.  If you love a good cabaret – this is the show for you!  4 BIG Spotlights