Articles by Christopher Rutt

Jeff Garlin performs Closer Than I Appear at the Steppenwolf Review – Curb Your Enthusiasm Star and Second City Alum Returns to his Hometown

Jeff Garlin, star of Curb Your Enthusisam and Second City alum shines during moments when improvisation is the method, moments that have him responding to and riffing off of audience reactions or replies to questions

“Rock of Ages” Review: National tour hits Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse

Broadway in Chicago presents "Rock of Ages," an intimate rock concert experience at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 East Chestnut) for a nine-week engagement June 6 through August 5, 2012

“Luna Negra Dance Theater” Review – World premiere of CARMEN.maquia at the Harris Theater, March 24, 2012

Artistic director of Luna Negra Dance Theater, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano has taken some creative risks with this world premier of Carmen, entitled Carmen.maquia

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Review - Re-imagining Repertory at the Dance Center of Columbia College

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company opens the Dance Center at Columbia College’s season with small-scale works that are well-suited for the intimate space

Rhythm World Review - Showcasing Tap and Percussive Dance

Celebrating its 21st season, Rhythm World, the oldest and most comprehensive festival of tap and contemporary percussive art in the world, takes the stage – actually several stages – through August 7

Million Dollar Quartet Review - The Greatest Band That Never Was

The jukebox musical hit, Million Dollar Quartet, continues its 3-year run at the Apollo Theater in Chicago Performers channel Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley in this 21 song salute