Theater and Stages
There’s a lot to like about “Out Here.” But a production that desires to dissect or contemplate musicals even more than to be one, or to expose the form as a metaphor for life, has to provide enough substance to sing, or not sing, about.
Some local theater leaders say they will no longer invite the awards committee to performances after a director accused of abuse was honored and a judge was reported sleeping, in addition to other issues.
The awards honor the standout local productions each year from storefronts and smaller theater companies in the Chicago area. Here’s the full list of winners.
