Overview
- The revival runs through April 19 at Theo Ubique Theatre in Evanston, with tickets listed at about $33–$66 and a runtime of roughly 2 hours 15 minutes including intermission.
- The meta-musical unfolds as a present-day Man in Chair spins a fictional 1928 cast album that populates his apartment with the show’s characters.
- Steve McDonagh’s performance is singled out for comic precision and emotional grounding as the production’s guiding presence.
- L. Walter Stearns directs with music direction by Eugene Dizon, while Jenna Schoppe’s choreography ranges from Charleston to tap and sustains brisk, high-energy momentum.
- Reviews commend the immersive cabaret seating and cohesive ensemble, noting minor issues such as a reported opening-night costume flaw and some reliance on amplification in the small space.