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Despite glorious voices, mighty ‘Big River’ musical gets conventional staging at Mercury Theater

Director Christopher Chase Carter has delivered a simplistic take on the story, that lacks any sort of irony, satire or self-awareness — an anathema to Mark Twain’s entire oeuvre.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2023

Impressive cast delivers powerhouse showcase for ‘Women of Soul’

The production is all about iconic women and their soulful music, and all are of the highest quality in the Mercury Theater Chicago revue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 11, 2022