It's that time again. The season known as "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, is back, and so is Goodman's Theatre's A Christmas Carol.

Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, which masterfully explores themes of anxiety, shame, betrayal, deception, love, and gender inequality with a witty layer of banter and romance, was brilliantly performed at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Lyons really brings out the comedic aspects of Shakespeare's play, capturing its inherent wit while adding a delightful layer of energy and spirited humor that sometimes borders on the excessive.

Sister Act features several witty comedic songs featuring the hilarious singing performances of "Take Me To Heaven, Sunday Morning Fever, and Bless The Show.

Steppenwolf Theatre explores the dynamics of this Drama/Tragedy through the creative eyes of author Peter Shaffer who wrote this dramatic, ambiguous fictional masterpiece, Amadeus.

The Two-Act musical features 22 songs by Grammy Award-winning icon Alicia Keys, with several drawn from her classic hits, including Fallin', No One, You Don't Know My Name, and Empire State of Mind.

Considered one of Shakespeare's most popular and beloved comedies, it's a blend of poetry, catchy songs, singing, and dancing, filled with drama, intrigue, and, most of all, love. This pastoral play romanticizes and idealizes country life as a refuge from corruption.

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I seldom begin a review by sharing how thoroughly I enjoyed a play, but "The Baldwin/Giovanni Experience" by Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker-Rhoze is a four-star performance so captivating that it demands such enthusiasm —and it is a Must-See.

Paranormal Activity, A New Story Live on stage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, devilishly brings its audience back into the trepidations of witnessing the presence of the dead.

Ferrentino effectively touches on the challenges of reconnecting with traumatic experiences faced by individuals dealing with emotional scars.

Rome Sweet Rome is totally entertaining. It's like watching a PlayStation version of Shakespeare on stage.

The narrative of Joseph delves into the intricate relationship that forms between the kidnapper and his captive. It explores her rescue and the transition into her new life with her parents, highlighting their emotional interactions. Joseph's play poses the question, "What constitutes a home and a family?"

The play follows the fictional Mason family living in Chicago's segregated South Side, across three generations between 1922 and 1933. Ward uses the background of these troubling times in penning this enthralling, "A Negro Drama," masterfully incorporating the story of the Masons, a resilient black family living in a rented house in Chicago.

Ashland Avenue is a dramedy that combines comedy and drama to explore serious themes with a balanced mix of humor and emotional depth.

Cindy Gold delivered a breathtaking performance as Molly Goldberg, captivating the audience with her poignant portrayal of the character's trials and tribulations.

Dial M for Murder is a masterfully crafted suspense novel written by the English playwright and screenwriter Frederick Major Paull Knott. Renowned for his elaborate crime plots, Knott skillfully keeps the readers intertwined with his gripping narrative, filled with suspense and intrigue throughout the novel.

In Rachmaninoff and the Tsar, Felder skillfully intertwines storytelling with music, embodying Rachmaninoff's genius through both narrative and piano, allowing audiences a glimpse into the life of the Russian composer, pianist, and conductor.

With this being one of Jason Robert Brown's first musicals, which he hits out of the park, and winning a Tony Award for best Revival of a Musical at the 2023, I can't wait to see more of his wondrous works.