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TASTE OF MAN-FLESH: A FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING PARODY - Review
Taste of Man-Fleshis a hilarious take on the beloved first book from The Lord of the Rings. It’s not a comedic send up (ala Scary Movie), but a true parody that hits the right beats for fans of the series peppered with laugh out loud jokes. Taste of Man-Fleshis from the team that brought you I Have the High Ground: A Revenge of the Sith Parody, which was also exceptional. If you are a fan of The Lord of the Rings, this is a show you must see! You’ll get all the feels, all the iconic lines, all the thrilling adventure, and laugh your way through the whole show.
The One - Review
Like any good musical parody, “The One: The Matrix Parody Musical” is a delightful and irreverent romp through a sci-fi classic. Laura Marsh’s original script follows the events of the first film in The Matrix trilogy, chronicling the choices, training, and adventures of Neo, also known as The One. The story is cleverly told in such a way that it takes neither itself nor the source material too seriously, poking fun at The Matrix, nerd culture in general, and musical theatre itself.
Conspiracy - Review
Conspiracyis a comedy sketch show by the comedy duo Coyne and Spears. Before the show begins, the actors set the tone improvising with each other while engaging with the audience. They are agents of a corporation that is obviously involved in conspiratorial shenanigans. The set is stark with white lights, giving the audience the sense of being in an interrogation room. The cast is dressed in black and white suits with thin ties and dark sunglasses, reminiscent of Men in Black. I loved the…
Highstreet and Mook Presents: "Dresden Follies or Unstuck at Christmas Time"
Last Saturday night, I had the unexpected privilege of seeing Highstreet and Mook at Otherworld Theatre. My plan was to see this show next week but somehow I became unstuck in time and ended up seeing the Dresden Follies a week early. My experience with this show was wrought with misconceptions on my part. Let me explain…
The Tragedy of He-Manlet, Prince of Eternia - Review
William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is one of The Bard's most well known and performed works. New Millenium Theatre Company's "The Tragedy of He-Manlet, Prince of Eternia" is the result when the plot of "Hamlet" combines with the universe of He-Man that surprisingly creates a compelling piece of entertainment.
Moon, Prism, Power! A Sailor Moon Musical Parody - Review
This weekend, Otherworld Theatre Company of Chicago will debut its third “Epishow” in an ongoing series parodying the Anime classic, Sailor Moon. Going into the first Epishow, I knew nearly nothing about Sailor Moon...