Sideshow Theatre Archives - Chicago Reader

A group of six artists from Kokandy Productions's Sweeney Todd are pictured on the red carpet at the Non-Equity Jeffs. They are holding their awards. There are three men on the left, a woman in the center, and two men on the right.

The return of “theater prom”

by Kerry Reid March 30, 2023August 16, 2023

The Non-Equity Jeff Awards, affectionately known as “theater prom,” came roaring back after a four-year hiatus at the Park West on Monday, March 27. And it’s safe to say the program, directed by Adrian Abel Azevedo, was a lovefest through and through. The awards show (coming on the heels of the packed opening of the […]

Arts & Culture

Ken-Matt Martin takes over at Victory Gardens

by Kerry Reid March 18, 2021August 18, 2021

After a tumultuous year, the theater’s new artistic director is ready to listen as well as lead.

Arts & Culture

When the lively arts go virtual

by Irene Hsiao and Kerry Reid April 23, 2020August 18, 2021

Two Reader critics talk about digital dance and theater—and other COVID-19 challenges.

Arts & Culture

Space madness descends in X

by Josh Flanders October 2, 2019August 18, 2021

A group of stranded space explorers confront their mortality and humanity in Sideshow’s U.S. premiere.

Arts & Culture

Grit and heart: Arnel Sancianco draws on both for his evocative theater sets

by Kerry Reid September 11, 2019August 18, 2021

With two major shows opening this fall, the designer’s career is booming—but he’s focused on making audiences connect emotionally with the world of the play.