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: Practically Perfect POPPINS Delights
October 19, 2011
October 19, 2011
No spoonful of sugar needed: 'Mary Poppins' delights in every way.
BWW Reviews: Here's to the Ladies Upstairs! FOLLIES is First Rate at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
October 14, 2011
October 14, 2011
Chicago Shakespeare's production of 'Follies' is second to none
Q&A with Chicago Shakespeare's FOLLIES Director, Gary Griffin
October 13, 2011
October 13, 2011
Here's to the girls upstairs! Director Gary Griffin chats briefly on his vision for 'Follies.'
BWW Reviews: Hollywood Memories, Drugs and Droids - Carrie Fisher Dishes in WISHFUL DRINKING
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
We'll drink to that: Carrie Fisher looks back on her life in Hollywood in 'Wishful Drinking.'
BWW Reviews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Oriental - A Step Above Community Children's Theater, But Not By Much
July 1, 2011
July 1, 2011
Broadway World Chicago reviews 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast.'
BWW Reviews: THE LAST ACT OF LILKA KADISON
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
Long-buried memories have the power to move and motivate in Lookingglass Theatre Company's 'The Last Act of Lilka Kadison'
BroadwayWorld Chicago salutes Lookingglass Theatre Company Part Five
June 10, 2011
June 10, 2011
Part five of Broadway World Chicago's salute to the Lookingglass Theatre Company, the winner of the 2011 Regional Theater Tony Award.
BWW Reviews: CHICAGO Still Paints the Town After All These Years
June 9, 2011
June 9, 2011
Touring production of the hit revival 'Chicago' is still heaven nowadays.
BroadwayWorld Chicago Salutes Lookingglass Theatre Company Part Four
June 9, 2011
June 9, 2011
A brief chat with actress Nora Fiffer, currently appearing in Lookingglass Theatre Company's production of 'The Last Act of Lilka Kadison.'
BroadwayWorld Chicago Salutes Lookingglass Theatre Ensemble Part Three
June 8, 2011
June 8, 2011
In honor of Lookingglass Theatre's 2011 Regional Theatre Tony Award, BroadwayWorld Chicago jumps down the rabbit hole all week long to gather what makes the Chicago ensemble company tick. Today we look at five of the company's most notable works.
BroadwayWorld Chicago Salutes Lookingglass Theatre Ensemble Part Two
June 7, 2011
June 7, 2011
In honor of Lookingglass Theatre's 2011 Regional Theatre Tony Award, BroadwayWorld Chicago jumps down the rabbit hole all week long to gather what makes the Chicago ensemble company tick. Today we look at five notable people in the company's history.
BroadwayWorld Chicago Salutes Lookingglass Theatre Ensemble Part One
June 6, 2011
June 6, 2011
In honor of Lookingglass Theatre Company's 2011 Regional Theatre Tony Award, Broadway World Chicago jumps down the rabbit hole all week long to gather what makes the Chicago-based ensemble tick. Today we look at the company's history.
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