Misha Davenport is the chief critic for Broadway World Chicago. A Chicago-based freelance writer, blogger, critic and singer. He studied playwriting at Michigan State University under the late Arthur Athanason. He covered theater in the Windy City for more than a decade at the Chicago Sun-Times. He is a fierce advocate and lover of live theater from shows in 50-seat storefronts to big Broadway blockbusters.
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First Show:
Jesus Christ SuperstarFavorite Show:
The Secret GardenFavorite Stories:
- Nation Building with HAMILTON's David Korins -
- Review: THE WHO'S TOMMY Ignites the Goodman's Stage Like Never Before -
- Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF Electrifies -
- BWW Review: National Tour Of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Nederlander Theatre -
- REVIEW: A Magical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mercury Theater Chicago -
BWW Reviews: Cathy Rigby Still Soars as the Boy Who Won't Grow Up in PETER PAN
February 7, 2013
February 7, 2013
At 60, Rigby shows no signs of slowing down in a role she has been playing off and on for the last four decades
BWW Reviews: The BOOK OF MORMON: Chicago Cast Rings all the Right Bells
December 27, 2012
December 27, 2012
Chicago production of Tony-award winning show 'The Book of Mormon comes into its own, rightfully deserving all the buzz and praise.
BWW Reviews: No Kinks Here, KINKY BOOTS is a Crowd-Pleaser
October 18, 2012
October 18, 2012
Broadway World Chicago reviews the pre-Broadway tryout of 'Kinky Boots'
Bailiwick's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON a Mixed Bag
October 9, 2012
October 9, 2012
'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson' envisions the seventh U.S. president as Emo rockstar.
BWW Reviews: Nightblue's AVENUE Q Finds Its Purpose
October 8, 2012
October 8, 2012
Relatively new to the Chicago theater scene, suburban-based Nightblue scores with their original take on the Tony-award winning 'Avenue Q.'
BWW Interviews: Q&A with BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON Star Matt Holzfeind
October 5, 2012
October 5, 2012
We chat with Matt Holzfeind, star of the Chicago premiere of 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson'
BWW Reviews: A Glorious SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
October 5, 2012
October 5, 2012
Gary Griffin's production of the classic Sondheim musical is a fitting work of art and this season's first must-see.
BWW Interviews: XANADU's Chris Critelli and Gina Milo at Drury Lane
September 7, 2012
September 7, 2012
Xanadau's glitzy neon lights shine again with Drury Lane Theatre's production of the hit Broadway musical
Cyndi Lauper and More Set for 2012-2013 Broadway in Chicago Season Sneak Peek, 8/6
August 5, 2012
August 5, 2012
Cyndi Lauper joins various actors to preview the coming Broadway in Chicago season-in song.
BWW Reviews: The Dream Works at STREAMWERKZ: THE MUSICAL
July 9, 2012
July 9, 2012
The towel clad lads server up a late-night musical treat at 'Steamwerkz: The Musical'
BWW Reviews: RENT Comes Due at ATC
May 9, 2012
May 9, 2012
David Cromer's production of 'Rent' should face early eviction due to poor staging choices.
Theo Ubique Leads 2012 Non-Equity Jeff Award Nominations; Full List Announced!
April 25, 2012
April 25, 2012
Nominations for the Chicago-based Non-Equity Jeff Awards were announced today; Theo Ubique leads with 14 nominations
BWW Reviews: The Light Shines Bright on Theo Ubique's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
March 14, 2012
March 14, 2012
Theo Ubique's 'The Light in the Piazza' is of the best and most glorious shows of this season.
BWW Reviews: BRING IT ON The Musical - Gimme an 'H', Gimme an 'I' and Gimme a 'T'!
March 14, 2012
March 14, 2012
Prepare to get the Broadway spirit in the cheerleading musical 'Bring It On.'
BWW Reviews: A Somewhat Enchanted Evening - SOUTH PACIFIC on Tour
February 20, 2012
February 20, 2012
Non-Equity tour of South Pacific' hits its share of 'Bali-lows' but young leads show promise
BWW Reviews: Green Day's Punk Music Rolls into Town with Energy Anger Intact in AMERICAN IDIOT Tour
February 8, 2012
February 8, 2012
'American Idiot' tour aims for the non-Broadway musical crowd and mostly succeeds.
BWW Reviews: Court Rules in favor of Marriott Theatre's LEGALLY BLONDE
February 3, 2012
February 3, 2012
Chelsea Packard (as Elle Woods) and the rest of the cast deliver a fast-paced, fresh and funny 'Legally Blonde' at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.
BWW Reviews: Snaps to a Newly Revised ADDAMS FAMILY
December 28, 2011
December 28, 2011
The newly-revised musical 'The Addams Family' finds new life and laughs on tour.
BWW Reviews: LA CAGE On Tour - One Bird Soars, Another Sours
December 28, 2011
December 28, 2011
Christopher Sieber shines in the ground breaking classic 'La Cage aux Folles'
BWW Reviews: Cue the Leg Lamp Kickline - A Christmas Story, The Musical! Hits Chicago
December 21, 2011
December 21, 2011
Misha Davenport sits down with the creative team behind this holiday's biggest hit, 'A Christmas Story, The Musical!'
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