Bigger, Brighter, Louder
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Chicago is regarded as one of the world's premier cities for theater, and no one has had a more consistent front-row seat to its ascendance than the
theater critics.
weaves together more than 150 years of
reviews into a compelling narrative, pairing full reviews with commentary and history. With a sharp eye for telling details and a keen sense of historical context, Jones, longtime chief
theater critic, takes readers through decades of highs and lows, successes and failures.
The book showcases fascinating early reviews of actors and shows that would go on to achieve phenomenal success, including a tryout of
with newcomer Sidney Poitier and the first major review of
. It also delves into the rare and the unusual, such as a previously unpublished Tennessee Williams interview and a long conversation with Edward Albee's mother. With reviews from Claudia Cassidy, Peregine Pickle, William Leonard, and more, many never collected before,
offers a unique lasting record of an ephemeral art and a riveting look at the history behind Chicago's rise to theatrical greatness.
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About Chris Jones
Chris Jones is the chief theater critic and a Sunday columnist for the
. He has covered culture, the arts, politics, and entertainment at the paper for more than fifteen years. Prior to the
, Jones was a national critic and touring Broadway analyst for
and
and a frequent contributor to
. He is also adjunct professor at the Theatre School at DePaul University, where he previously served as associate dean after serving for many years as associate director of the School of Theatre and Dance at Northern Illinois University. A native of Manchester, England, he received his PhD from Ohio State University.
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