In 1938 twenty-five-year-old Orson Welles became famous after his radio play based on the novel "A War of the Worlds" shook the airwaves, purportedly nearly causing national panic. The book’s seventy-five-year-old author H.G. Wells was not amused at how his intellectual property was in his mind misused without permission. Written by Amy Crider the play is based on an actual encounter in 1940 while the two men, “Wells and Welles” both happened to be on lecture tours, finding each other in San Antonio, Texas on the same rainy night. Podcast review by Reno Lovison ChicagoBroadcastingNetwork.com

“Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” is the best musical I have seen in years. Opening night was one to remember. John Berendt, the author of the best-selling book, was on hand for the curtain call and to see this new musical version written by Taylor Mac come to life. The excitement of the evening spilled out into the street as people chattered about what a great time this was.

At the Goodman Theatre, 70 N Dearborn St, Chicago, through August 11, 2024.

For tickets and information visit https://www.goodmantheatre.org

When you cannot adequately express yourself with the nuance and clarity of a native speaker, people do not know that you are actually smart, funny, and kind. Instead, they only hear your imperfect pronunciation and limited vocabulary. You may be easily assumed to be inferior with little or nothing to offer.

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING PLAY BY SANAZ TOOSSI EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND.