Theatre
Liza’s At The Palace
By Scott Stiffler
Even non-fans of this über-gay icon will appreciate Liza’s pull-out-the-stops performance, with an added behind-the-scenes discussion of how it all came together. Sheer heaven for any theater queen.
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A taste of Busch (Charles, that is)
By Joseph Erbentraut
Director William Rogers got his first taste of Busch (Charles Busch, that is) when he directed two of his early plays in college. Now, just six years later, he’s helming Busch Fest, a four play homage to the iconic gay playwright, filmmaker and performer. EDGE’s Jim Erbentraut spoke to Rogers about paying homage to Busch with a Chicago twist.
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Bitchery on ice: Nancy cries, Tonya lies in karaoke musical
By Joseph Erbentraut
Sixteen years ago America was galvanized by the assault of ice skater Nancy Kerrigan by men associated with her rival Tonya Harding. It was the start of a story that turned Kerrigan into the country’s favorite victim and Harding into a white trash bad girl. Now the Gorilla Tango Theatre revisits their story to a score comprised of Disney Tunes with Whack!.The Tonya Harding & Nancy Kerrigan Story. EDGE’s Joseph Erbentraut spoke with the production’s director Kelly Williams about bringing this infamous tabloid story to the stage.
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Angelica Torn finds humor in dysfunction in ’August: Osage County’
By Jenny Block
Angelica Torn rears from acting royalty -- her parents are Rip Torn and the late Geraldine Page. But she didn’t come to acting until she was in her late-20s. Now she’s featured in the national company of the Pulitzer Prize-winning August: Osage County, a play she finds both hilarious and disturbing. EDGE spoke to the actress recently about her career, her parents and her role in the hit play.
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Eddie Izzard :: Stripped, and on the move
By Jim Halterman
Eddie Izzard has become comedy’s Marathon Man, literally. In addition to juggling movie roles and a tour of his latest stand-up show Stripped, Too that heads to South Africa when it completes its U.S. run next weekend, he’s been running marathons -- 43 in 51 days. EDGE’s Jim Halterman spoke to the tireless comedian as he prepared for his final dates on his tour to talk about the show, how he’s gone from agnostic to athiest and why he’s currently not wearing dresses too much onstage.
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Kate Clinton :: "’Lesbian’ is political enough"
By Joseph Erbentraut
Comic veteran Kate Clinton has never been afraid of the "L" word, performing out and proud since the start of her stand-up career in 1981. Now, nearly three decades later, Clinton’s brand of comedy remains relevant, topical and - most importantly - funny as she dissects the many issues currently facing our community and movement as she sets out on the Lady Haha tour. EDGE’s Joe Erbentraut spoke to the comedy legend about evangelicals, gay marriage, the conservative agenda and even Cirque du Soleil,
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The Comedy of Errors
By Joseph Erbentraut
Thanks to director David H. Bell’s careful editing eye and the exciting yet authentic performances of a multi-talented cast, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s abbreviated ’Comedy’ manages to find a middle ground that would satisfy William aficionados and easily bored youngsters alike.
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Master Harold and the Boys
By Rebecca Sarwate
’Master Harold’...And the Boys, directed by Jonathan Wilson, takes a step back in time to South Africa in 1950, an era when the nation was culturally rent by the laws and practices of apartheid. For those who enjoy a history lesson as well as some deep philosophical query with their entertainment, TimeLine Theatre constructions are a routinely satisfying experience.
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Private Lives
By Robert Bullen
When attending a Noël Coward play, you expect wit, brainy banter and cutting insights on life and love. Private Lives, his 1930 hit comedy, offers these charming delights in spades, and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s wonderfully refined production elevates it all to the moon.
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